Mohammed Azharuddin Inaugurates Mangalore Premier League 2016
Mangaluru: The inaugural ceremony of the much awaited Almuzain and Whitestone Mangalore Premier League was held at the NMPT Cricket Stadium, Panambur here, on December 17.
Chairman of MPL, Mohammed Sirajuddin welcomed the gathering. Former Indian Cricket Team captain Mohammed Azharuddin inaugurated the MPL in a unique way by illuminating the entire stage with a remote switch.
Speaking on the occasion, Azharuddin said, “I got an opportunity to visit Mangaluru for the second time this year. I had visited Mangaluru 6 months ago. In spite of a number of events today, I managed to make it to the MPL here. It is good to attend programmes related to Cricket. The organizers have said that today I will be playing but I do not know how best I can play since I have not played for a long time now. I don’t want to embarrass myself”.
Azharuddin further said, “This is the second edition of MPL. The organizers intention is to take the players to the national level. Make sure that you be a good bowler and player for the team. Let the MPL grow stronger and one day compete with the KPL and get the recognition. To play cricket you need a good cricket stadium and the government is encouraging cricket because it is a popular game. When there is cricket people sit in front of the TV and sometimes they don’t even go to work, Even the women sit in front of the TV to watch the cricket match, some women are not able to concentrate on the cooking when there is a cricket match relayed on TV. Play well and make the team proud. Let the best team win. I wish all the players all the very best”.
Azharuddin also said, “I am very happy to be here since the coastalwood stars are also here to play the exhibition match. They will give us a good fight as they are good on screen and in the game too. People of Mangaluru should come in large numbers to watch the match to make it more popular. Once the game of cricket gets popular here, there is no looking back and there will surely there recognition for the players. Hope Mangaluru Premier League will be successful”.
Convenor of KSCA Mangalore Zone, Manohar Amin administered the oath to the players. RJ Anurag and Madhu Mailankody compered the programme. Asif Mohammed, Imthiyaz – Convenor MPL, Ismail Ullal, Zakariya Jokatte, Chairperson of NRI Forum Dr Arati, Mithun Rai, Moideen Bava and others were also present.
Was he paid with 1000 Rs note? Just curious.
Thank you Violet madam for nice Coverage of MPL in Namma Kudla.
My nephew, AAVINASH RAO from Karkala Danashale Road with his KARKALA GLADIATORS Team [mostly from Sharjah] is shining in Orange T-Shirt. All the BEST. Avi for MPL trophy.
All the best team KG… #togetherwecan#