JEDDAH, 31 March 2005 — A magnificent all-round performance by Irfan helped Sharbatly Cold Stores clinch the JF- Al Farooqui Champions’ Trophy last Friday.
The tournament was organized by Jam’yyatul Falah and sponsored by Al Farooqui Airconditioning Co. Jeddah. Sharbatly hosted the final match and awards ceremony.
The final match was played between favorites Sharbatly Cold Stores and Omar XI. Omar XI won the toss and elected to bat first. They scored 99 runs in 12 overs for 9 wickets. Ahsan scored 22 runs and Furqaan 19 not out. Irfan and Ataur Rahmen took two wickets each. Sharbatly did well in containing the run flow from Omar XI and their outfield in particular was brilliant.
Sharbatly piled the runs right from the first over scoring 19. Irfan destroyed Omar XI bowling attack and scored 31 runs in 19 balls with four huge sixes. Adalat scored 14 runs. Khawar of Omar XI bowled well getting 3 wickets for 25 runs.
The prize distribution ceremony followed the final match. Mohammed Mansour presided the function. Hashim Panchbaya, general manager of Al Farooqui Air Conditioning, was the chief guest. Mohammed Inqbal Yusuf, founder of Jamiyyatul Falah Organization, briefed the crowd about his group’s socio-welfare activities undertaken during last 15 years and he appreciated the support from all those who come forward to sponsor the event. Mohammed Mansour, current president of this organization, welcomed all the guests and thanked them for their time. Champions’ Trophy cup was presented by Panchbaya to Sharbatly team captain Ataur Rahman. The best batsman and best fielder awards went to Irfan and the best bowler accolade was won by Khawar of Omar XI.
