Kuwait: MFC-B team wins KCWA Regulars Cricket Cup 2019; KICC wins Veterans Trophy

Pics: Alban D’Souza & Alwyn Noronha
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Kuwait, 11 Mar: Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) organized Cricket Cup 2019 on Friday, March 1 and March 8 consecutively at Trinity, RCC, Casuals, and Agilitygrounds, Sulaibiya.

 

The tournament was held for men’s (regular and veterans) and for the first time Women’s 30 Yards Under-Arm tournament. Eleven teams for (regulars), 3 teams (veterans) and 5 teams (women’s) participated in the tournament, which was held exclusively for KCWA members. Over 266 members took part in the event.

 

All together 22 matches were played. In the final match held for Regulars, MFC-B team defeated Salmiya Friends-A team by 45 runs to lift the coveted trophy. KICC won the Veterans Trophy while Sharq United team was the Runners up. In the women’s final match Desert Roses defeated Lourdes by 21 runs to lift the winner’s trophy. The 3rd position was bagged by SWAK.

 

 

The tournament began by invoking Lords blessings led by Maria Rinna D’Souza and Walter Santhmayor. President Hilary Stevan Rego welcomed the teams/guests and declared the tournament open. Surinder Rana, Chandan Shukla and Samuel were the umpires. Leg Umpiring was supported by Alex Rego, Neville D’Souza, Ignatius D’Souza, Deepak Andrade, Anil Fernandes, Alban D’Souza, Lloyd Prashant, Vincent D’Silva, Joyston D’Souza and Orson D’Souza. Jinella Rodrigues, Walter Santhmayor, Prakash Pinto, Deepak Andrade, Orson D’Souza, Lloyd D’Souza, Harry Fernandes and Anil D’Mello were the scorers of the tournament. Online Live Scoring updates were done by Allan D’Souza, Alen Pinto, Shannu D’Souza and Arun Jossy D’Souza.

 

Best Bowler (regulars): Joel Rodrigues (MFC-B)6 wickets

Best Batsman (regulars): Errel Jason D’Souza (MFC-B) 134 runs

Man of the Match (regulars): Errel Jason D’Souza (MFC-B) 42 runs from 12 balls.

Women of the Match: Precilla D’Souza (Desert Roses) 25runs from 10 balls and 1 wicket.

Man of the Match (veterans): Noel Lewis (KICC) 20runs from 10 balls.

 

Dr Manohar Prabhu handled the presentation ceremony. Sports secretary Hywel Pinto thanked all who helped in organizing the tournament. Anil Fernandes recited the concluding prayer. Sunitha D’Silva handled the membership counter at the venue and provided sound as well for the event.

 

Upcoming talented commentator Varun D’Souza was accompanied by Deepak Andrade, Naveen Mascarenhas and Dr Manohar Prabhu for live commentary in (Hindi, Konkani, Kannada and English). Banner for presentation ceremony was designed and printed by Arun Jossy D’Souza. Alban D’Souza and Alwyn Noronha captured the event through their skills in photography. Alwyn Noronha provided excellent logistical support throughout the event. Michael Pinto arranged delicious breakfast, lunch and canteen facilities from M&M Confectionary. The dynamic media team headed by Allan D’Souza supported the entire tournament with special Live moments to be cherished on Facebook Live. KCWA Sports Committee coordinated the tournament with the support of KCWA managing Committee members.