KKMA Inter Branch Cricket Tournament
D.K. SUPERSTARS Emerged as the Champion of Kuwait Independence Cup - 2009

Kuwait, February 25: The Sports & Socio-Cultural Affairs unit of Kuwait Kerala Muslim Association (KKMA) hosted the Annual inter branch cricket tournament Kuwait Independence cup - 2009 today at GCC Cricket Ground in Khaitan. KKMA is the largest expat association in Kuwait. Hundreds of Indian expats including children and ladies enjoyed a spectacular cricket for the whole day.

Flag hoisting was done at 8:00 a.m. by Mr. Satischandra Shetty, President of Kuwait Kannada Koota. Mr. Shetty is also the Managing Director of Oriental Restaurant & Confectionaries group in Kuwait. Mr. Haseeb Khan, founder & Team Manager of Zajil Cricket Club inaugurated the tournament with colorful balloon hoisting. Mr. Sageer Trikaripur, Chairman of KKMA introduced KKMA activities and Mr. S.M. Basheer, Director of KKMA Sports Unit did the welcome address.

The following 12 teams from various KKMA branches took part in the tournament with colorful attires displaying a lovely sportsman spirit. The cricket tournament was very colorful; inspired by the IPL concept this tournament too introduced the cheer leaders.
 

1. D.K. Super Stars

2. Hawally Team

3. Khaitan XI

4. City Challengers

5. Abbasiya Team

6. Fahaheel Brothers

7. Salmiya Challengers

8. D.K. Royal Challengers

9. Farwaniya Rockers

10. Riqqa Stars

11. City Tigers

12. Hassawi Shining Star

The guard of honor was done by Mr. Mazhar Hussain - captain of Gujarat Cricket Club.
Two semi finals were played between D.K. Royal Challengers vs Farwaniya Rockers and D.K. Superstars vs Abbasiya team.

D.K. Superstars emerged as the real Champions of the tournament beating D.K. Royal Challengers and won the Independence Cup – 2009 in the final. D.K has kept its excellent track record intact as it’s retained the championship trophy for a 3rd year in a row. D.K. Royal Challengers have to be satisfied with the runners up cup.

Shaikh Waseem Waheed displayed a most exciting and power packing game of cricket and has been declared as man of the match in the final, and he has also been declared as man of the series for his outstanding batting performance throughout the tournament. He has been facilitated by KKMA Vice Chairman Mr. Akbar Siddeeque, and KKMA President Mr. N.A. Muneer.

Best disciplined Team award was won by City Challengers Team and they were facilitated by Mr. B.M. Iqbal, Vice President Socio Cultural division. Mr. Marzook from Khaitan team was facilitated with special gifts by Mr. Abdul Fatah Tayyil KKMA General Secretary for the first 50 individual runs of the tournament and by Mr. A. P Salam KKMA working President for his magnificent six towards the pavilion. He was one of the star players in the tournament entertained the people with his hard hitting shots.

The KKMA Independence – 2009 Cup was presented to the Champions of the tournament D.K. Superstars by Mr. Mahmoud, Managing Director of M/s Apsara Textiles. Mr. Sageer Trikaripur, Chairman of KKMA presented the runners up cup to D.K. Royal Challengers.

Umpires Mr. Faisal and Mr. Jamshad were facilitated by Mr. Ibrahim Kundal, Vice President of KKMA and by Mr. Hasan Yusuf respectively.

The climax of the tournament concluded with vote of thanks by Mr. Sageer Trikaripur, he thanked all the teams, the organizing committee members and the main sponsor Al Wassen Est.