The event was formally inaugurated by Ganesh Dutt Shastri, former principal of the institution and a recipient of the President’s Award. On Tuesday, the Shastrarth Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya in Varanasi organised a one-day cricket tournament with live commentary in Sanskrit, in an attempt at blending ancient Indian tradition with the modern sport. Four Varanasi-based Sanskrit institutions — Shastrarth Mahavidyalaya, International Chandramouli Charitable Trust, Swami Vedanti Ved Vidyapeeth and Chidanand Sanskrit School — participated in the contest. It was organised to mark the 82nd Foundation Day celebrations of the Shastrarth Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya. The event was formally inaugurated by Ganesh Dutt Shastri, former principal of the institution and a recipient of the President’s Award.