Shedde Friends beat New Star to lift Sri Bhootha nantheshwara Trophy

Mangalore, May 21: Shedde Friends cricket team of Moodushedde beat New Star team of Soorinje with a clear lead of 17 runs, thereby claiming the coveted Sri Bhoothanantheshwara Trophy and the cash prize of Rs. 3 lakh of Sri Bhoothanantheshwara Halli Cricket – II.

Shedde Friends scored 123 runs for six wickets against 106 runs for nine scored by New Star. The defeated team New Star took home the second prize of Rs. 1.5 lakh.

As many as 80 teams took part in the tournament which saw intense competition in the knock-out matches over the last four days. The tournament was inaugurated by Bollywood star Sohail Khan in a glittering ceremony on May 17 and concluded Monday with a suspenseful final match which determined the victor.

The following is the final result of the tournament:

• First Prize: Trophy + Rs. 3 lakh. Winners: Shedde Friends, Moodushedde

• Second Prize: Cup + Rs. 1.5 lakh. Winners: New Star, Soorinje

• Third Prize: Cup + Rs. 25,000/-. Winners: Ajay Friends, Punjottu, Nandavara

• Fourth Prize: Cup + Rs. 10,000/-. Winners: SVG, Karkala

• Team with Best Dress Code: Rs. 15,000/- Winner: Namma Kudla, Mangalore

• Best All Rounder: Rs. 10,000/- Winner: Hanif (New Star, Soorinje)

• Best Batsman: Rs. 10,000/- Winner: Ajmal (Ajay Friends, Punjottu, Nandavara)

• Best Bowler: Rs. 10,000/- Winner: Damu (Shedde Friends, Moodushedde)

Chief Co-ordinator of the tournament Vijaynath Shetty handed over the attractive crystal glass trophy, cash prize and medals to the first prize winners, while former corporator Yogish Shetty Jeppu handed over the second prize.

Speaking on the occasion, Vijaynath Shetty appreciated the excellent discipline of the participating sportsmen and the spectators and said this shows that the people of this region are very cultured.

In his speech, former corporator Yogish Shetty observed that modern lifestyle was giving us very little opportunity for exercise which is very important for maintaining good health. “Participating in sports is the best way to gain much needed physical exercise and gain long life like our forefathers,” he said.

This limited-over under arm rubber ball tournament with aggregate prize money of Rs. 6 lakh was organized under the auspices of Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Temple, Badaga Yedapadavu, Mijar, Mangalore taluk.

On receiving their cash purse, the two top prize winning teams donated Rs. 10,000/- each to the Anna Dasoha (midday meal) programme of the temple.

Kantappa Shetty welcomed the gathering and Naveen Shetty, the popular anchor of NammaTV compeered the programme.

Harish Shetty, Jai Thakkar, Premalath Shetty, Leelaksh Karkera, Ramesh Shetty, Manav Shetty, Naveen Hegde, Sanath Shetty were among the others who participated in the programme.