Zahira College ‘Cricket Nite’ and felicitation ceremony

Text and pix by Ruzaik Farook

Zahira College Cricket Committee organised its ‘Cricket Nite’ and felicitation ceremony at the College Abdul Gaffoor Hall recently. It was held under the patronage of Principal of the College Triizviiy Marikkar. Chairman of the Cricket Committee Zaheer Marzook delivered the welcome address. 

Former Sri Lankan Cricket Captain Aravinda de Silva was present as Chief Guest and presented awards to the members of the cricket team. Also he spoke about his cricket career from his school D.S. Senanayake College and advised the cricketers to respect their teachers, coaches and parents.

Best All Rounder and Best Bowler Imthiyas Slaza, Best Batsman Mohamed Shamas, Best Fielder Tuan Shadullah, Most Associate Player Dilsara Shaminda and Best Discipline Player Arivinth Rajendran received their awards from Aravinda de Silva at this ceremony. 

He also presented mementoes to the Prefect of Games Muhiseen Ariff, Cricket Coaches, Master in Charge Ground Staff and Support Staff. 

Zahira College Board of Governors Chairman Fouzul Hameed, Secretary Alavi Mukthar, Board of Governors Sports Committee Chairman M.S.M. Faiz, Prof. M.T.A. Furkhan, OBA President Naina Mohamed, Members of the BOG, old boys and parents were also present.