Media Release
Dammam, Mar 8: The most awaited MASA Premier League, MPL Season -3, Cricket for noble cause, concluded at Al Falah Ground, Jubail on Friday, March 1 in grand style.
MPL Season 3 powered by INTERMODAL Group Co. Ltd, UIC (Universal Inspection Company Ltd.) and SOGEC (Specialized Oil & Gas Engineering Co. Ltd.) was conducted by Mangalore Association Saudi Arabia (MASA) on Thursday Feb 29 and on Friday, March 1.
Tournament was also sponsored by Shamlal Rental Manpower and Equipment Co., FEOL, Artland Transport Co., Syndicate Consultants, Dialogue Industrial Services, Najeeb Al Hajri Transport and Logistics, CLC Pest &Termite Control.
Well balanced six Teams of well-known players in the Eastern Province from Jubail, Al Khobar, Dammam and Riyadh participated in this prestigious tournament. The event kick started on Thursday, February 29 evening at AL FALAH GROUND, JUBAIL with flood light facility around 8:30 pm in the presence of MASA founding member Ravi Karkera, president Gopal Shetty, advisors Ravi Karkera, Narendra Shetty, Naveen Bhandary, vice president Pravin Peter Aranha, other EXCOM members, MPL core committee members franchisee owners, other dignitaries, and team players.
Prior to the Toss Gopal Shetty & Ravi Karkera addressed the gathering and wished all the teams best of luck and thanked Sponsors, donors, and participating players for being part of the tournament played noble cause. Inauguration of the tournament took place by facing of three balls by the President, Gopal Shetty bowled by Vice President Praveen Peter Aranha.
The teams were selected through a bidding process professionally conducted earlier.
After witnessing thrilling and exciting matches throughout the day, it was SASP Scorpions and RAQWANI Challengers entered the final by defeating Team MAC ZIGMA Warriors and Sasihithlu Beach Boys respectively in an enthralling finish.
SASP Scorpions emerged as Champions, while RAQWANI Challengers had to settle with Runners Up Trophy in a tough final battle.
Cricket LOVERS witnessed the event along with their families and friends under an unexpected, chilled weather condition. Spectators enjoyed the thrilling matches by witnessing mighty sixes and fall of wickets.
Five sixes of Fawaz Ullal of SASP Scorpions in total of 5 matches who scored aggregate of 109 runs, took 3 wickets, 4 catches and involved in 3 run outs fittingly awarded Man of the series for his all-round performance.
Best Bowler, Best Batsman and Maximum sixes, were rewarded with Trophies and Gift Vouchers. Player of the Series was awarded with Trophy and Airfare from Dammam to Mangalore. Champion Team was awarded with CASH prize of SR 3333, Trophy, and medals. Runners up team was awarded with CASH prize of SR 1666, Trophy and medals.
Team owners & icon players:
GADI NADU WARRIORS (GNW): Gopal Shetty, Imran Karkala, Asif (Icon) Akthar(Icon)
MAAC ZIGMA (MZIG): Asaad Ur Rehman, Waseem Gani, Raiz (Icon), Fayaz (Icon)
KATPADI KOTTARA KOLAR ROYALS (K3R): Narendra Shetty, Jithesh Kottara, Naveen Bhandary, Ashfaque (Icon), Nissar (Icon)
SASIHITHLU BEACH BOYS 11 (SBB): Ravi Karkera, Sujaya Karkera, Sandesh (Icon), Sampath (Icon)
RAQWANI CHALLENGERS (RAQ): Ibrahim Husain, Safder (Icon), Anis (Icon)
SASP SCORPIONS (SASP): Yogeesh D. Poojary, Sudheer (Icon), Fawaz (Icon)
Sponsors:
Title Sponsors: INTERMODAL Group Co. Ltd., UIC (Universal inspection Company), SOGEC (Specialized Oil & Gas Engineering Co. Ltd.),
Sponsors: Shamlal, FEOL, Artland Transport Co., DIALOGUE, Syndicate Consultants for Recruitment Services, Najeeb Al Hajri. CLC Pest &Termite Control.
Masa Member Sponsors: Ameer Hussain, Praveen Peter Aranha, Khobar Friends (Bhaskar Kanchan, Puttaraju, Amith Shetty, Roopesh Suvarna, Naveen Salian)
Core committee members: Gopal Shetty, Chairman, Ravi Karkera, Ameer Hussain, Naveen Shetty, Sachin Hegde, Puttaraju H.
Other Officials:
Umpires: Shamroze Momideen, Arun, Naveen shetty
Scorers: Rajesh Thingalaya, Subramanya Rao, Praveen Peter Aranha
Running commentary of matches were presented professionally by commentators Messrs. Safwan Bajpe, Irshad Kavoor & Tanzeem Manjeshwara. Tournament was also witnessed through Youtube live streaming by large number of members and friends.
Volunteers: Ajith Kumar, Amit Shetty, Niranjan Kakera, Praveen Peter Aranha, Puttaraju, Harish Poojary, Roopesh Suvarna, Balakrishna Shetty, Naveen Vijay, Sandeep Bajal, Rahim Arkula, Bhaskar Kanchan, Sunderdas poojary
Transport Facility:Artland Transport Co., Al Khobar
Photography, Video and You Tube Coverage:Desert Lens, Mojith Mohan and Masa member Sunderdas Poojary (Photography).
Evening Snacks were served from Masa for players & members,
Prize distribution Ceremony & Raffle Draw was conducted by Ravi Karkera, Ameer Hussain & Puttaraju. Vote of Thanks by Vice President, Praveen Peter Aranha.
Winners of Raffle Draw
Cabin Bag by Mr. Ratnakar, Smart watch by M. Rahul salvi, Sports Shoe by Mr. Abhi shek & Cricket Bat by Mr. Shravan shetty
Despite of all odds (Chilled Windy Weather) the entire tournament proceedings were conducted smoothly. MASA Management, EXCOM, Core committee and Advisory committee would like to extend their sincere gratitude to all players, Franchisee Owners and management, Title Sponsors, Sponsors, donor members, volunteers, Masa members and the witnessing crowds for the grand success of MPL Season – 3. Kudos to all.
During the award ceremony, the Core Committee was appreciated and recognized for their strenuous effort in the success of the tournament. Mr. Gopal Shetty, Core Committee Chairman was recognized with special appreciation for his excellent effort in the overall success of the tournament.
It was indeed a successful tournament that concluded well with a grand note, as six teams battled for the coveted trophy with exhibition of great talent and sportsmen ship.