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Sharjah gears for Ramadan Floodlit
Sharjah Cricket Council is going to conduct the Ramadan Floodlit Cricket Tournament for 'A' and
'B' Division teams from 1st day of Ramadan that is likely to fall on 26th or 27th November, 2000.
All the matches will be held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium under floodlights of international
specifications. Both the tournaments are immensely popular and a hit with the crowd. Baba Global
India Limited have sponsored the tournament this year.
This highly prestigious and popular local cricket event was first held in the Holy month of
Ramadan in 1989. Ever since it has gained in popularity and has become an important and
well-attended cricketing event in Sharjah.
The event will be spread over almost a month and a good attendance of spectators is expected
daily and on the day of the final. Entry to the Sharjah Cricket Stadium is free for all stands
except the VIP enclosure.
Twelve teams consisting of three foreign clubs and nine top local teams are going to compete
for the coveted 'Trophy' in the 'A' Division tournament this year while sixteen top 'B'
Division teams will fight it out for the prestigious event which has become a permanent
and important feature on the UAE cricket calendar.
Total prize money for both the tournaments will exceed Dirhams 30,000. The winner of 'A'
Divn. will get Dhs. 10000/- while 'B' Divn. winner will take home Dhs 5000/-. The Runners
will be awarded Dhs 5000/- and Dhs. 3000/- respectively.
All the local clubs of 'A' Division are allowed to include two international players in
their playing eleven to add further colour to the tournament. The "B" Division sides can
include up to a maximum of three players from other teams who are not participating in the
event.
The 35-overs 'A' division and 30-overs 'B' division event is played on single round robin
league cum knockout basis where the top two teams advance to the knockout stage after
playing preliminary league in their group.
The 'A' Division tournament starts at 8.30 PM and dinner is provided during break to all
the players and officials. The 'B' Division tournament starts around 3.00 PM. Iftar
(snacks) is provided during the break.
CATCH SPRING WATER GOLD CUP - 'A' DIVISION.
- AL KABEER C.C.
- CONSOLIDATED SHIPPING SERVICES.
- ECB COLTS.
- EMIRATES AIRLINE.
- EMIRATES BANK.
- EXPATS.
- BIN BELAILA LANKA LIONS.
- NEW MEDICAL CENTRE.
- UNION NATIONAL BANK.
- CASTLE C.C, LAHORE, PAKISTAN.
- RAHA C.C., OMAN.
- OSTERLY CRICKET CLUB, UK.
PASS PASS GOLD CUP - 'B' Division
- NATIONAL BANK OF DUBAI.
- OMAN INSURANCE.
- DULSCO.
- SHARJAH C.C.
- LLOYDS TSB BANK.
- INDIAN SPORTS CLUB.
- BIN BELAILA.
- EMIRATES AIRLINE 'B'
- NUCAF TELLICHERY.
- ENERGISER C.C.
- JUMEIRAH INTERNATIONAL.
- RAINBOW C.C.
- WEST STAR SHIPPING SERVICES.
- CITIBANK.
- SPORTING C.C.
- SMART C.C.
Monday, November 20, 2000.
source : UAEcricket.com.
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