Celebrity Cricket Tournament (CCT) 2026 Celebrates Real-Life Heroes Through Cricket
Crick-IT Cricket Club emerged champions of the Celebrity Cricket Tournament (CCT) 2026, defeating Kerala Lawyers XI by 26 runs in the final held at Rajagiri College Ground on October 11. Led by captain Ajith Divakaran, Crick-IT posted 150/3 in 12 overs, restricting Kerala Lawyers XI to 124/8. Navaneeth R was named Player of the Match for his explosive 52 off 20 balls, including six fours and three sixes. Vijin contributed 37 off 18 balls, while Ahad scored 43 off 23 deliveries for the runners-up. Ajith Divakaran claimed three wickets, while Prasanth Sharma and Rahul Mohandas took two wickets each.
Organised by Pegasus Global Pvt. Ltd. in association with Unique Business Club (UBC) and the Federal International Chamber Forum (FICF), CCT 2026 brought together four teams representing diverse professional groups: Crick-IT Cricket Club, Cochin Ortho Warriors, Kerala Lawyers XI and TCS. Founded in 2017 by Dr Ajit Ravi Pegasus, the tournament has evolved from a competition featuring directors, actors and producers into a platform celebrating real-life heroes. This year’s edition welcomed professionals from fields including medicine, engineering, law, information technology, arts, entrepreneurship, business, corporate leadership and media, promoting sportsmanship, professional camaraderie and community engagement.
Crick-IT Cricket Club secured the championship, followed by Kerala Lawyers XI in second place, TCS in third and Cochin Ortho Warriors in fourth. The tournament was powered by Nandilath G Mart, Gokulam Kerala FC, Bright Outdoor Media Solutions and DQUE Watches. VPS Lakeshore Global Lifecare and St. Joseph’s Hospital Trust, Manjummel, Ernakulam, served as medical partners, while ONSITE 360, a crowd management services provider, joined as an associate partner. Beyond the competition, CCT continues to recognise the contributions of professionals who make a difference in society, giving these real-life heroes an opportunity to shine on the cricket field.
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