Chandigarh, March 20 -- The fourth edition of the Allengers Gully Cricket Tournament will kick off on April 17, 2026, in Chandigarh, with the UT Cricket Association (UTCA) and Chandigarh Police collaborating to promote youth engagement through sport.

"The tournament, aligned with the Nasha Mukta Bharat Abhiyan, aims to steer youngsters away from substance abuse and crime by channelising their energy into cricket," said Sanjay Tandon, former president of the association, during a press conference on Thursday.

A total of 288 teams, including 32 girls' teams, and around 3,400 players in the 14-19 age group are expected to participate. Matches will be played across 10 venues in a knockout format, with each game consisting of 10 overs per si...