Tanvir launches ALS Inter-City Cup

Tanvir launches ALS Inter-City Cup

January 02, 2016
Sohail Tanvir, Tehseemul Haque Haqqi, Afzal Sheikh and JCA Executive Committee members pose for a souvenir photo at the launching ceremony of the ALS Inter-City Cup in Jeddah.
Sohail Tanvir, Tehseemul Haque Haqqi, Afzal Sheikh and JCA Executive Committee members pose for a souvenir photo at the launching ceremony of the ALS Inter-City Cup in Jeddah.

JEDDAH — The ALS Inter-City Cup was launched by Pakistan all-rounder Sohail Tanvir during a glittering ceremony at a local hotel in Jeddah recently.

A two-match one-day series between Jeddah Cricket Association (JCA) and Riyadh Cricket League (RCL) is to be played in Riyadh and is co-sponsored by ALS Borderless Logistics.

The ceremony was also graced by Tehseem ul Haque Haqqi, community welfare attaché, Pakistan Consulate, Jeddah, Afzal Ahmed Shaikh, executive director of ALS Borderless Logistics, Ashfaq Aleem and Mohammed Ali Jarrar of Ace Travel, Ismail Yamani of Khind Electronics among others.

Tanvir appreciated JCA for providing players with an opportunity to display their talents. The growth of cricket in the Kingdom took him by surprise. He wished the JCA squad the best against RCL. He also thanked Sameer Nidal, JCA director, and JCA for giving him an opportunity to visit the Kingdom.

Dr. Faiz Al-Abideen, JCA chairman, thanked the sponsor, ALS, for its support and wished the JCA squad all the best. Sameer appreciated Tanvir for honoring his commitment by giving time to JCA at a short notice. Hamid Rana JCA vice president, also had a few words of encouragement for the JCA squad which will be led by Parvez Khan in the 2-match series. — SG


January 02, 2016
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