Qatar, Sep 18: In the Division-II of the 19th Gulf Incon-Metabo Cricket Tournament 2013 Al Shaqab held back the challenge of UP XII and won by 14 runs.
Qatar Veterans’ Cricket League members were still recovering from the shocking news of the sudden demise of Mr. Ganesh Srinivasan, General Manager of Gulf Incon, an ardent Sports Sponsor and supporter.
A two minutes silence was observed at the start of the Prize distribution ceremony for Mr Ganesh Srinivasan who died due to Cardiac arrest in the night of 7th September 2013.
As a remembrance of him, various Sponsors and Supporters of Qatar Veterans’ Cricket League, Mr. Fawad Rana (QALCO), Mr. Sanjiv Jain (C.D.C), Mr.Chandramohan Pillai (IBQ), Mr. Chidananda (M. Pallonji), Mr. Saquib Raza Khan (Bin Ghalib Eng.), Mr.Gopal (KPMG), Qatar Veterans’ League along with Gulf Incon would host the annual Floodlit Cricket Tournament from next year as the GANESH SRINIVASAN MEMORIAL TROPHY.
Winning the toss AL SHAQAB decided to bat and scored 83 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the allotted 12 overs. Rehmat was run out for 13 runs with 2 sixes while Ishtiaq scored 10 runs with a six and Jabbar scored 9 runs. Mansoor 2 wickets while Ahmed, Mushir, Rahim and Reham took a wicket each.
In reply UP XII were 69 runs for the loss of 4 wickets at the end of 9 overs. Needing 25 runs of the last 18 deliveries with 7 wickets in hand, all the batsmen came under pressure and finally UP XII were all out for 69 runs in 11 overs. Sameer scored 17 runs with 2 sixes, Mansoor 13 runs, Jameel 12 runs with a six.
Amjad Khan took 3 wickets while Mumtaz 2 wickets, Shahid, Mohamed Abdulla and Mohamed Shahid took a wicket each.
Man of the Match: Amjad Khan/Al Shaqab
Best Batsman – Division II Zaheer UP XII
Best Bowler – Division II Farhan Q.V.C.
Best all rounder – Division II Hanif Readymix
Best wicket keeper – Division II Tahir Q.V.C.
At the Prize distribution ceremony compeered by Naidu over 300 prizes were given away.
Gulf Incon - Metabo were represented by Mr. Nirlep Bhat, Chief accountant, Mr. Ramesh Natarajan, Deputy Accounts manager, Mr. Sajjad Khan – sales manager – tools & equipment division, Mr. Vincent wimaldas- product manager – tools & equipment,
Mr. Perumal Ravichandran- sr stores supervisor, Mr. Tuan Afaham Burah – Field Sales executive and Mr. N.D.Krishnan – product development manager.
Gulf Incon - Metabo also had organized a Cricket Quiz during the course of the tournament and prizes were given away to the Winners.
The Prize distribution ended with complimentary refreshments and a Lucky draw for spectators.
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