Bengaluru: Four-day Nawayath Cricket League concludes, Kings XI Nawayath emerges Champion
Bengaluru: Four-day leather ball cricket tournament in Bengaluru, Nawayath Cricket League (NCL) featuring cricketing talents from Bhatkal and adjoining towns concluded with team Kings XI Nawayath clinching the championship.
A total of eight teams participated in the event which was played at Samprasiddhi Sports Estadio, Bellahalli, Bengaluru betweem Thursday February 28 and Sunday March 3.
The teams that participated in the tournament were Auz Strikers, Al Karimi Challengers, Bhatkal Square Riders, Kings XI Nawayaths, H&C, Murudeshwar Brothers, Mushma and Power Falcon.
Al Karimi Challengers and Kings XI Nawayaths played made their way through into the finals, wherein Kings XI Nawayaths led by Mohtasim Jakti defeated Al Karimi Challengers to lift the trophy.
Ranji and IPL Player KC Cariappa attended the final match as the guest while several other officials of various organizations including Inayathullah Shabandri, Vice President Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem Bhatkal, were present to watch final match as guests.
“It was a day filled with emotion, inspiration, humour and passion. People got to access and experience cutting-edge sports infrastructure and picture themselves on the edge of real-time professional league proceedings” a press release from the organizers added.
Naseem Asarmatta (AUZ Strikers) bagged Purple cap while Nasrullah Askeri (Bhatkal Square Riders) bagged orange cap and Maximum sixes in the league award. Imran Kundunguda of Al Karimi Challengers was awarded Man of the tournament award.
“The theme of the tournament was ‘the league of Nawayaths’ and was sponsored by several sponsors like AUZ Group of Companies, Square, Al Karimi, Amin Saifullah, Gold - Branded Surplus Clothing, Suffa Food & Beverages, Amtek, Solid Steel, Baffsan and Bilal Enterprises. We thank them for supporting our idea of bringing the community together on one platform here in Bengaluru” the press release further added.
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Karnataka Speaker Khader finishes fourth in Dirt Prix event
Mangaluru (PTI): Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U T Khader on Sunday finished fourth in a dirt track racing event organised by the Indian Motor Sports Club here.
Driving a Volkswagen Polo GT, Khader narrowly missed a podium finish, ending just seconds behind the third-place finisher.
An avid motorsport enthusiast since his college days, Khader has participated in several racing events involving both motorcycles and cars.
Organisers said his performance on the dirt track was consistent with his previous racing record.
Speaking informally after the event, Khader said he continues to follow motorsport and enjoys driving, describing the experience as a "refreshing change" from his official responsibilities.
The Dirt Prix event saw participation from multiple racers and was aimed at promoting grassroots motorsport.
