Riyadh: The JF-FedEx Trophy-2014 knock-out cricket tournament was organized by the Jam'iyyatul Falah (JF) Riyadh Unit under the sponsorship of FedEx SMSA Express, Riyadh.
The tournament which began at Exit-18, Sulai RCL Grounds, Riyadh, on May 23 continued till June 20. In all 16 teams took part in the tournament, with the matches being held every Friday morning. Teams were divided into 4 groups, preliminary rounds and quarter-final matches were played on May 23, May 30 and June 6. On June 13 the semi final was played and the final match was played on June 20 as a closing ceremony of the tournament.
Final was played between Seven Star CC and SCFC CC. Seven Star won the toss and elected to bat first. With a splendid start by the openers Imran and Nayeem, Seven Star managed to score 124 runs for the loss of five wickets in their allotted 12 overs. Imran (27), Nayeem (43) and Munna (13) were the main scorers among their team. SCFC Bowlers Nasruddin took 2 wickets and Mithun, Johnson & Asif took 1 wicket each.
In reply SCFC had a bad start due to unconditional wind and they lost their wickets in regular intervals. Only Sunil (24) and Nasruddin (20) managed to get some runs on the board and finally they could score only 95 runs in 12 overs for the loss of 7 wickets. SevenStar Bowlers Imran took 2 wickets, Shoib 3 wickets and Ashfaque 1 wicket.
Seven Star the defending champions once again proved their ability to grab the JF FedEx Trophy-2014. Imran of Seven Star was declared as Man of the Match for his all-round performance in the final. The fantastic performance given by the players of both teams indeed proved to be an eyeful and thoroughly enthralled the cricket loving fans and viewers in the ground.
At the same time, JF Riyadh had organised another match for the 2nd runner up trophy, between Raisco CC and Uchila Friends CC (the losers of semi-finals). It was a 10 over match. Batting first Raisco team scored 85 Runs for the loss of 7 wickets and in reply Uchila Friends only managed to score 72 runs for the loss of 7 wickets and the winner of 2nd Runner-Up Trophy were Raisco. Shahid of Rasico was awarded as Man of the Match.
Soon after the completion of final match, there was prize distribution ceremony. Br. Akhtar Shaikh (Ex-Ameer of JF NRCC) inaugurated the ceremony. Chief guest Mr. Mohammed Burhan Khan, Director of Finance, FedEx SMSA Express, Riyadh, and the guests Mr. KrishnaKumar, Manager of Mazola, Mr. Ansar, Proprietor of A1 Plastics, and Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Mr. Royston Prabhu the President & Ex-President of Karavali Welfare Association, Riyadh, were honoured.
He thanked all the Executive Committee Members of JF Riyadh who strived hard to make this tournament a grand success. And specifically thanked Mr. Shetty of Saudi Carpet who has helped to manage the complete tournament by umpiring.
Briefing about the organization, Br. Akhtar Shaikh said Jamiyyatul Falah (JF) is a charitable organization established in 1988, based in Mangalore, providing educational needs to poor children of the down-trodden families. JF presently runs one school offering free education to over 400 students in rural areas at no cost, and a boys’ hostel with 150 beds. JF extends scholarships to over 3500 deserving students each year and distribute free books. Also, provides regular sponsorship to Orphan/Poor students, Ambulance service, Medical aid, 5 Kidney Dialyzing Machines to poor at free of cost, he said.
In year 2013, Jam’iyyatul Falah completed 25 years of dedication and commitment to the community. It is the winner of Karnataka State award as “Best NGO”.
Br. Abdul Basheer, President of JF Riyadh said that JF Riyadh has been actively organizing various activities like Cricket Tournament, Get-Together, Parenting & Career Guidance Programs through which they are not only trying to educate and entertain the audience but also bringing the people of Mangalore and other regions together. The JF cricket tournament is one of the favorite events as it keeps alive the sporting spirit and relieves the pressures of being away from home, he said.
The glittering Trophies were distributed for the outstanding players as following:
Man of the Match – Quarter Final
Mr. Riyaz – SCFC
Mr. Imthiyaz – RAISCO
Mr. Salman – UCHILA FRIENDS
Mr. Nayeem – SEVEN STAR
Man of the Match – Semi Final
Mr. Nasruddin – SCFC
Mr. Imran – SEVEN STAR
Man of the Match –Final
Mr. Imran – SEVEN STAR
Man of the Match – 2nd Runner Up
Mr. Shahid – RAISCO
Best Disciplined Team – UCHILA FRIENDS
Hatrick Wickets taken in a Match
Mr. Niyaz – FLASH MANGALORE
Mr. Nasruddin – SCFC
Best Bowler of the Tournament – Nasruddin – SCFC
Best Batsmen of the Tournament – Nayeem – SEVEN STAR
Best Player of the Tournament – Imran – SEVEN STAR
2nd Runner Up – RAISCO CRICKET CLUB
1st Runner Up – SCFC CRICKET CLUB
CHAMPIONS OF JF-FEDEX TROPHY-2014 – SEVEN STAR CRICKET CLUB
The main sponsor for this tournament were: FedEx-SMSA Express Riyadh, Co-Sponsors: Mazola, Wenz Exhibition and some philanthropic individuals.
Addressing the gathering, Mr. Mohammed Burhan Khan, Director of Finance, FedEx SMSA Express, Riyadh, expressed his views and thanked JF Riyadh for giving the opportunity to be a part of their events and appreciated the JF Team for their hard efforts in uplifting the community back home.
Br. Parvez Ali thanked all the guests, sponsors, participating teams and Executive Committee Members of JF Riyadh for extending their support for this noble cause and making this event a grand success.
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