Sharjah: The Gulf Sports International Limited (GSIL) has created new revolution in tennis cricket history by organizing a successful hard tennis ball tournament ‘Gulf Champions League-2016’ (GCL-2016) presented by ETG gulf stream on February 18 and 19 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE.
The relentless efforts by the GCL committee members to unify diverse cultures and build strong teams of people engaging themselves in sports activities through a sport event were showcased on the days of the event.
GSIL was founded by like-minded cricket lovers who wanted to unite all the communities through sports and hence organized GCL-2016. For the very first time in tennis cricket history, a total cash price of AED 90,000 was awarded to the teams that entered the final.
The tournament was kick-started on Feb 18 at the Sevens Ground in Dubai. A total of 24 League matches took place on the same day. Some interesting games were played between well known teams from India, Kuwait, Saudi, Qatar and the UAE.
The tournament was played on basis of League / Knockout with maximum of 8 overs per innings. The tournament witnessed talent from all over India who displayed amazing batting and bowling skills. As many as 16 teams took part. After fine display of batting and bowling from the teams, the stage was all set for an enticing finale between Pacific Venture Dubai and Hanan Cricket Club Qatar, with crowds backing up their local teams.
Pacific Venture won the toss and elected to field as they were confident about their bowling ability. The decision seem to have gone in Pacific Venture’s side as Hanan lost wickets at regular intervals and were only able to put up a fighting score of 50/10 runs in 7.2 overs. Multi-talented Imran from Hanan Cricket Club also failed to score runs and was dismissed with clever bowling and field placement by Pacific Venture captain Yogesh Penkar.
Pacific Venture opening partnership was 30 runs in the first 2 overs with Krishna Satpute scored a quick 30 runs before walking to dugout after a mistimed shot. Captain cool Yogesh Penkar managed to achieved the target.
The concluding ceremony was held at 11.30 p.m. Shabeer conducted the prize distribution ceremony. The medallions for runner up team were presented by Asmath Ali Golden Trading Qatar and the runner up trophy was presented by Sharan Noronha to Hanan Cricket Club Qatar. The medallions for the winning team were presented by Khader Qatar and the trophy was presented by Mr.Don Dsouza.
The outstanding performance of individual cricket players was recognized in the entire tournament. Winners are as follows:
Champions: Pacific Venture Dubai (Cash Prize AED 60,000 + Trophy)
Runners Up: Hanan CC Qatar (Cash Prize AED 30,000 + Trophy)
Man of the Match (Finals): Jignesh from Pacific Ventures
Best Batsman: Kishna Satpute from Pacific Ventures
Best Bowler: Tukaram (Maharaj) from Pacific Ventures
Man of the Series: Imran Koteshwar from Hanan Cricket Club
GSIL office bearers for the year 2015-2016 are Sadhiq Kaup (President), Nasir Manjeshwar (Vice President), Mohammed Sami (Vice President), Don D’Souza (Gen. Secretary), Mohammed Irshad (Treasurer), Kadar (Public Relation Officer), Sharan Noronha (IT, Media – Head), Mohammed Niyaz KH (Digital Marketing).
Sponsors of the tournament are: GCL 2016 Tittle Sponsor Mohammed Suhem Kazi, Executive Director and Controller GCC, Gulf Stream Garments. Ajeet Life Pharmacy, Afhan from Udupi Friends Restaurant and Abusali, chairman, Nafis Group.
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