1. Home
  2. MPL 2016 off to dazzling start as Azhar spreads cricket fever in Mangaluru

MPL 2016 off to dazzling start as Azhar spreads cricket fever in Mangaluru

[email protected] (CD Network | Suresh/Satheesh )
December 17, 2016

Mangaluru, Dec 17: All roads led to Dr B R Ambedkar stadium at Panambur, Mangaluru, on Saturday evening as a grand opening ceremony marked the commencement of the Mangalore Premiere League - 2016.

LMPL 1

Cricket fans of Mangaluru and surrounding areas were in for a visual treat at the spectacular Inauguration of the third edition of the MPL which saw a delightful medley of cricket, entertainment and cultural extravaganza.

It was legendarily cricketer and former Indian captain Mohammed Azharuddin who formally inaugurated the biggest cricket carnival of coastal Karnataka.

Greeting the crowd in Tulu language, Namaskara Kudla, Mr Azaharuddin revived many memories of the year 1992 when he first showed his skills as a cricketer in this coastal city.

Highlighting the need for a cricket stadium in the coastal city, Azharuddin reminded the crowd about how the game evokes passions in a cricket crazy nation.

Advising all players to play the game in its true spirit, Azharuddin also lauded the efforts put up by the ground staff and the curator to provide a good outfield and a sporting wicket for the encounters to follow.

Praising the sponsors and the organizers behind the league, Azharuddin hoped that MPL will truly claim its place in the list of cricketing events that cricketers and cricket lovers would want to be a part of.

Post the brief inaugural speeches by guests and sponsors and Azharuddin administering the oath to the 12 participating teams, dazzling fireworks lit up the evening sky.

LED lights show, Russian fire stunts and sky lanterns enthralled spectators. This was followed by an exhibition match featuring Azharuddin XI and Roaring Tigers XI led by actor Arjun Kapikad.

Teams vying for the prestigious trophy are Redhawks Kudla, Team Elegant Moodbidri, Kankanady Knight Riders, Karavali Warriors Panambur, Karkala Gladiators, President Sixers Kundapura, Maestro Titans, Spark Eveners Bolar, coastaldigest.com, Surathkal Strikers, United Ullal and Udupi Tigers.

Also Read: Coastalwood XI win MPL exhibition match; Azharuddin wins hearts

azarmangalore 13

azarmangalore 12

azarmangalore 14

azarmangalore 20

LMPL 2

LMPL 3

LMPL 4

azarmangalore 15

azarmangalore 17

azarmangalore 23

azarmangalore 68

azarmangalore 67

azarmangalore 34

azarmangalore 38

azarmangalore 42

azarmangalore 43

azarmangalore 44

azarmangalore 48

azarmangalore 41

azarmangalore 51

azarmangalore 69

azarmangalore 52

azarmangalore 65

azarmangalore 70

azarmangalore 72

azarmangalore 74

azarmangalore 77

azarmangalore 79

azarmangalore 80

azarmangalore 83

azarmangalore 84

azarmangalore 85

mplC 1

mplC 2

mplC 3

mplC 20

mplC 5

mplC 6

mplC 7

mplC 9

mplC 10

mplC 11

mplC 12

mplC 13

mplC 15

mplC 16

mplC 17

mplC 18

mplC 19

NeonMPL 1

NeonMPL 2

mplC 21

mplC 22

mplC 23

mplC 24

mplC 25

mplC 26

mplC 27

mplC 28

mplC 34

mplC 35

mplC 36

Album

Comments

Hafeez Ullal
 - 
Sunday, 18 Dec 2016

I wish all the very best of luck for the tournament success, it will help young talent come out from mangalore get chance to play in national team, thanks CD for this wonderful coverage.

SYED
 - 
Sunday, 18 Dec 2016

may allah protect us from all kind of evil deeds. Who ever took part in this event will be accounted and to be answered on the day of judgement. In'sha allah.

Suleman Hamza
 - 
Saturday, 17 Dec 2016

I am sure these guys are going to do something great....can't imagine. Keep it up guys...
Crazy cricket fans....and sponsors. Great going.....LOL....

Add new comment

About text formats
  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
News Network
August 4,2020

Bengaluru, Aug 4: Muzrai Department of Karnataka on Tuesday issued a circular requesting all temples in the state to perform special puja on Wednesday following the 'bhoomi pujan' for Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

The circular was issued on the directions of Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, Commissioner's Office, Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Department Karnataka said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on August 5.

The construction of Ram temple will begin in Ayodhya after the foundation ceremony in which various dignitaries from political and religious fields are scheduled to participate.

The apex court, on November 9 last year, had directed the Central government to hand over the site at Ayodhya for the construction of a Ram temple.

The formation of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust was announced on February 5 for the construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya. The Trust has been mandated by the Central government to oversee the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Comments

Add new comment

About text formats
  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
News Network
January 13,2020

Bengaluru, Jan 13: RSS leader Kalladka Prabhakar Bhat on Monday held a protest march at Ramnagar district’s 
Kapalabetta under the aegis of Hindu Jagran Vedike’s ‘Kanakapura Chalo’ campaign against the construction of the world’s largest Jesus statue there.

Hundreds of protesters of the Vedike staged a protest march in the city starting from the Kanakapura Ayyappaswamy temple.

“We are not here to disturb the peace. We have met each other at the wedding of Sriramulu’s daughter. So you know who I am, DK Shivakumar. How long will you continue with these lies? Is the intention behind the statue of Jesus to solidify your vote bank? Build the statue in America or England, we will not allow it here,” said the RSS leader as the keynote speaker at the rally.

Comments

Add new comment

About text formats
  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
Agencies
February 11,2020

Dubai, Feb 11: An Indian national has been diagnosed with the novel coronavirus in the UAE, bringing the total number of confirmed infection cases to eight, the country's health ministry has said.

The death toll in China's coronavirus outbreak has gone up to 1,016 while the confirmed cases of infection have soared to 42,638, Chinese health officials said on Tuesday.

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said on Monday that the Indian national was infected after he interacted with a recently diagnosed person.

"The Ministry of Health and Prevention announced today the eighth confirmed case of new coronavirus in the UAE, which is an Indian national who had interacted with a recently diagnosed person," it said in a tweet.

On Sunday, the ministry said that the two new patients, a Chinese national and a Filipino, had been diagnosed with the disease and were receiving medical care as per the highest health standards available in the country.

It said that all health facilities will continue to report any new cases suspected to have coronavirus.

Last week, a family of four who arrived from Wuhan for a holiday in Dubai were diagnosed with coronavirus. A fifth patient, who also arrived from the Chinese city, was confirmed to have been infected with 
the virus, but is reportedly in a stable condition.

China and countries around the world are scrambling to contain the spread of coronavirus which fiirst surfaced in Wuhan city in the Central Hubei province of China. Apart from China, two deaths have occurred in Hong Kong and the Philippines.

Besides Germany, Britain and Italy, other European nations with cases of the virus include France, Russia, Belgium, Sweden, Finland and Spain.

Comments

Add new comment

About text formats
  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.