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Abu Dhabi Duty Free Trophy from November 24.
The 12th edition of the Abu Dhabi Duty Free (ADDF) trophy, the third cricket
tournament of the season 2000-2001, conducted by the Abu Dhabi Cricket Council
(ADCC) will commence on November 24.
The announcement of the league-cum-knock out event was made by Inam-Ul-Haq,
General secretary, ADCC, at a press conference on Wednesday evening.
"We expect some 26 to 30 teams to participate in the annual event and we are
thankful to Abu Dhabi Duty Free who have been sponsoring the event for over
a decade," said Haq.
Cash prizes and trophies, will be up for grabs at this competition. Besides trophies
for winners and runners-up, there will be trophies for the Man of the match from the
knock-out stage. Man of the match in the semi-finals and final will be eligible for cash
prizes in addition to the trophies. There will also four individual awards for the best
batsman, best bowler, best all-rounder and man of the tournament.
The draw will be held on Nov. 21. Iqbal Shah, catering Manager, Duty Free, said that
it had been associated with the Council for the past 15 years in one way or other
and had been sponsoring the event for the past 11 years.
"We are happy to be associated with the council in organising the event in line with
Duty Free's policy of supporting public's activities. This has been possible due to the
tremendous support given by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, chairman Department
of Civil Aviation," said Shah.
Janefer Walsh, Public relations officer, Duty Free, thanked the council for giving
another opportunity to host the event and said Duty Free is to support the event in the
years to come.
Saeed Atiq Salem, Chairman, ADCC, who was also present at the press briefing, said
the contract for the main cricket stadium will be signed on November 28. "Everything
for the construction of the modern cricket stadium in Abu Dhabi is progressing well
and now we have reached the stage of signing the contract with the contractors for
landscaping and stadium," said Salem.
Further information can be obtained from Mirza Yousuf Baig, office secretary,
ADCC on telephone 050-7814495 during office hours from 8.30 am to 1.00
pm and from 4.40 pm to 8 pm or council office 02-6459790 and fax 02-6459791.
Saturday, November 18, 2000.
source : Gulf Today.
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