ERCA T20 season 2018-19: Some extravagant display of cricket

By Syed Danish Irfan

October 29, 2018

After the successful launch of cricket in ERCA, cricketing season is flourishing with some extravagant display of cricket by all the teams participating. Every team is fighting for the ultimate goal and eying towards becoming the 1st Ever T20 Champions of Eastern Region Cricket Association. The sense of competition amongst the teams, combined with humble sportsman spirit among the players is creating a synergical environment in which everything comes together for playing good all round cricket.

A total of five matches were played in the 2nd week of first ever Al Tuwairqi T20 Cup with three matches being conducted in the first session and two matches in the second half of the day.

In the first match of 2nd week, Deccan Blues C.C opted to bat after winning the toss. However, they were unable to put up a fighting total and ended up with 114/7 in their alloted overs due to some excellent bowling from Al Tuwairqi C.C bowlers. Ibrahim Syed was the top scorer with 30(27) runs. Azeem Khan & Naveed Tahir were the pick of the bowlers by taking 2 wickets each for their team. In reply Al Tuwairqi C.C managed to chase down the total in 15.5 overs and 5 wickets in hand. Kashif Ashraf played an unbeatable knock of 39*(28) runs along with Aftab Magre who scored quick 33(20) runs making sure that their team crosses the line. Kashif Ashraf was awarded the man of the match for his brilliant performance with the bat.

The 2nd match was played between Eastern Arabia KLV C.C versus Kits C.C, in which Eastern Arabia KLV C.C managed to put up a fighting total of 166/9 after winning the toss. Afwan Mohammad and Nakhuda Tabrez were the pick of batsmen, scoring 34(15) & 29(29) respectively. Whereas Kiran Gorizilla and Naushad Ali bagged 2 wickets each for Kites C.C. In response to 166/9, Kites C.C only managed to score 88/9 in their alloted 20 overs, due to some magnificient bowling display from Zafarullah Zubair who bagged 5 wickets for just 15 runs. Man of the match was awarded to Zafarullah Zubair for his 5 wickets haul.

The 3rd match was played between SAB Warriors C.C versus Blue Star C.C, in which SAB Warriors C.C batting first managed to score 136/6 in 20 overs. Mohammad Iqbal was the top scorer with 39(34) runs. Altaf Sheikh and Ashrauddin managed to grab 2 wickets each for Blue Star C.C. In reply Blue Star C.C showed a steady performance and chased down the total in the last over with 5 balls to spare. Abdul Naseer MK was awarded the man of the match for his unbeaten 56*(50), by making sure that his team crosses the line in style.

The 4th match was played between Hyderabad Green C.C and Abbottabad C.C. Batting first Hyderabad C.C managed to score 166 all out in their 20 overs, with Naqash Abbasi putting up a good display of batting by scoring 38(29) runs. Mohammad Manzoor was pick of the bowlers from Abbotabad Tigers C.C by taking 3 wickets for 26 runs. In reply the Tigers from Abbottabad were not so competitive against the disciplined bowling of Hyderabad C.C and could only manage to score 112 runs before being getting bowled out in just 16.3 overs. Wasim Khan was the top scorer from Abbottabad Tigers C.C by scoring 38 runs on just 20 deliveries. Faisal Azeem managed to grab 3 wickets for just 13 runs in his alloted quota of 4 overs. However, Sunil Bangalore is the name to remember as he chipped 4 cruicial wickets of Abbottabad Tigers C.C and was also awarded man of the match.

Last but not the least, the 5th match was played between Pasha Eleven C.C and Baker Hughes GE C.C. Pasha Eleven C.C, elected to bat first after winning the toss. They managed to put up a good total of 175/8 in their allotted 20 overs, with their batsmen showing some good batting skills. Moinuddin Khaja was the top scorer with 34(25) runs along with his team mate Mohammad Waqaruddin who scored a brisk knock of 30(22) runs as well. Umair Butt and Umar Farooq were the top bowlers from Baker Huges GE C.C by picking 2 wickets each. In reply Baker Hughes GE C.C was able to score 152/9 in their alloted 20 overs. Umar Farooq fought brilliantly against some good bowling from Pasha Eleven, and managed to score 56(38) runs. Abid Bashir grabbed 2 wickets for just 20 runs. However Nazeer Hussain bagged 3 cruicial wickets and was awarded the man of the match for this game.

Overall it was a weekend full of cricket where the spectators were entertained with some good all round cricket and more to come in the next weekend.

Also Read: Saudi Arabia | ERCA T20 season 2018-19: Highlights from week 1

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It was a great iniceative Eastern Region Promoting cricket to some other level. All the very best...

Exciting cricket weekends awaiting.

All the best ERCA.

Really appreciate your support towards betterment of circket

Great job keep it up

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Ramesh Chennitthala inaugurates campaign for 20th ‘Learn the Qur'an’ conference

P A Hameed Padubidri

February 24,2020

Riyadh, Feb 24: Indian Islahi Center, Riyadh (IICR) kicked off the propagation campaign of "Learn the Quran" national conference, which is slated to be held on March 27, 2020 at Nofa Istiraha, Exit 18, Riyadh, Kingdom Saudi Arabia. It's IICR's 20th successful program.

Kerala Legislative Assembly's opposition leader & Congress leader, Ramesh Chennitthala inaugurated the campaign that was held at Voco Hotel in Riyadh, capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ramesh was on two days visit in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The objective of the campaign is to instil the keenness & to keep creating the continuous awareness amongst the community on Quran. It also enables to recite the Quran with Tajweed (science of reading the Quran) & correct form.

Aboobakker Edthanatukkara (President of IICR), Abdul Qayyum Bustani, Kunhi Kumbala, Abdullah Vallanchira, Adv. Abdul Jaleel, Naushad Ali Kozhikode, Mujeeb Ali Thodigappulam, Muhammad Kutty Kadannamanna, Fasal Rahman City Flower, Mujeeb Irumbuzhi, Jaleel Alappuzha, Arafat & others were present on the occasion.

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KSCC launches humanitarian services amid covid-19 lockdown

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May 14,2020

Dubai: A non-profitable social organization, KSCC is delivering a great service to the community during this pandemic situation.

Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club is a civil organization registered under Community Development Authority (CDA) involved in implementing various UAE government initiatives, blood donation drives, health campaigns, sport events, charity works, awareness programs and much more.

KSCC is currently actively liaising with Dubai government authorities in discharging the needs and requirements of the people in these challenging covid-19 pandemic times. It is also involved the activities such as logistics, coordinating stores, mobilizing isolation centers, equipping quarantine facilities and volunteering services.

During these testing times, KSCC is also facilitating the Guidance to the general public, follow-up up to 122 covid positive cases, counselling the affected, assisting the references and providing the ever-necessary emotional support by setting up a team of 24 reserved persons for call center helplines.

As per the request from DHA (Dubai Health Authority) KSCC has successfully organized the blood donation drive and donated upto 141 units of blood with the help of KSCC members & supporters.

Apart from above, KSCC is also engaged in serving needy by distributing the food provisional kit (Yestahloon) from the very 1st day of lockdown till day by their special task force team under guidelines of CDA, and also taking into consideration the month of Ramadan, team is successfully distributing Iftar food & provision kit with the help of donors.

In the 1st Phase, KSCC covered 2421 beneficiaries by providing 440 provisional food kits, 435 food pack and 529 Iftar kits.

As per the CDA guidelines, club is also engaged in following up the health condition of senior citizens living in UAE.

KSCC special team is also engaged in clearing documentation and formalities related to dead body repatriation until its final procedures and handing over to relatives with help of UAE governments authorities. Total 5 dead bodies are repatriated in their 1st phase of service.

KSCC is also having a center controlled special task team to assist all above activities during the covid-19 pandemic to continue the services to general public.

KSCC thanks all Government authorities, Members in different task team, supporters and Sponsors company MAERSK, MALABAR GOLD & DIAMOND and TAMIL ENTREPRENEUR for their support and also request extend their support to consolidate the above demanding service and deliver our best possible assistance not only because it is the month of Ramadan, but also our responsibility to reach out to the poor and needy, during this fight against Covid-19.

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Jals-e-Uchila get-together held in Dammam

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March 15,2020

Markaz Al Madeena Association, Eastern province, conducted JALS-E-UCHILA get together program at Dammam, Saudi Arabia on March 5,2020 on account of celebrating 28 years of social service dedicated by the organization.

The event chairman Noushad Uchil inaugurated the function. The organization president presided the program and delivered talk about the intention of the organization. Hashim Uchil has intorduced the social and academic contribution of the organization of past 28 years. Jamal Uchil welcomed the gathering and Ismail G.I. host the program.

Games, Quiz and prize distribution to the winners and senior social workers was the special attraction of the event. The planning committee of the event includes Iqbal, Farooq, Shahul Hameed, Ramza, Nabeel, Afthar, Ashraf and Shafi.