The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) was established in 1972. It is the governing body for cricket in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The HPCA is affiliated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The HPCA has its headquarters in Shimla. The HPCA organizes cricket matches at the state and district levels. It also organizes the Himachal Pradesh Cricket League, a domestic cricket tournament in Himachal Pradesh. The HPCA has produced several international cricketers, including Cheteshwar Pujara, Pragyan Ojha, and Yuvraj Singh.
Option A: 1970 is the correct answer.
Option B: 1960 is incorrect. The HPCA was established in 1972, not 1960.
Option C: 1980 is incorrect. The HPCA was established in 1972, not 1980.
Option D: 2000 is incorrect. The HPCA was established in 1972, not 2000.