01 Jan, 2018 an exhibition cricket match played between Rector XI Vs NTRC Stars at NTU Cricket ground to make New Year memorable. Worthy Rector Dr. Tanveer Hussain, Mr. Shahid Shahbaz (General Manager AA spinning Mills Fsd), Dr. Ahsan Nazir (ORIC Director) along with sports Director Mr. Waqar inaugurated the opening ceremony. The moto of this game was to strengthen the connection between Students of NTU, Management of NTU and Industrial Hierarchy. Huge crowd and supporters showed their energy and charm for this game.

Rector XI team won the match, Captain Mr. Sultan Khattak received the winning token a “Golden Happy New Year Bat” sponsored by AA spinning Mills Limited Faisalabad.