F&A United ZPL 2016 champion

JEDDAH — After 11 weeks of exciting matches in the sixth Zahid Premier League (ZPL), F&A United emerged as the champion for the fourth time. Out of the 9 teams competed for the honors this year, AVI Strikers, CVD Riders, ZG United and F&A United made it into the semifinal league where ZG United and F&A United qualified for the final. Though ZG United lost 7 wickets for only 38 runs it rallied to post a total of 110. In reply, F&A United reached 111 in 11.1 overs and clinched the trophy. During the prize distribution ceremony, Amr Khashoggi, Zahid Group vice president HR & Group Affairs, presented the championship trophy to F&A United’s captain Hammad. Dr. Z.K. Raychouni, Zahid Group corporate consultant, awarded the runner-up trophy to ZG United captain Samiruddin. Edward Collis, Zahid Group corporate treasurer, awarded the trophies to AVI Strikers and CVD Riders for the 3rd and 4th places, respectively. Performance awards: Fair Play — ZT-EJAR Ninjas; Kamran Cup for the Most Valuable Player — Moiz Mulla of ZG United; Best Batsman — Moiz Mulla; Man of the Final — Abdul Rahman of F&A United; Best All-Rounder — Azfar Quddus of CVD Riders; Best Bowler — Imran Sher Khan of CVD Riders; Best Umpire — Lateefuddin. All the committee members and umpires were presented with plaques as appreciation from the Zahid Group. Samiruddin, ZPL president, thanked Zahid Group Management, committee members, umpiring panel, captains, players, guests and family members, and all those who contributed to the success of the 6th ZPL tournament. The ZPL was initiated in 2011 to promote the values of cricket as it relates to the Group’s shared values of integrity, professionalism, competence, respect, tolerance, trust, pride, and commitment to excellence. Since then, ZPL has continued to emphasize on fostering friendship and camaraderie among colleagues and departments. It also contributes to the physical fitness of the employees. — SG