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Awards discontinued

The Sun-Grace Mafatlal, who pioneered giving incentives to Indian cricketers, have decided to discontinue the award scheme from 1996-97.How...

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The Sun-Grace Mafatlal, who pioneered giving incentives to Indian cricketers, have decided to discontinue the award scheme from 1996-97.

However, in a press release issued today, the company said that they will continue their commitment to the game by sponsoring junior cricket.

 

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