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Dubai: Delma Tigers Cricket Team Lifts First 'Independence Cup'

  •   Sun, Aug 16 2009 10:54:43 PM

Dubai: Delma Tigers Cricket Team Lifts First 'Independence Cup' 
By Ramcy Fernandes,
Daijiworld Media Network—Dubai (CN)

Dubai Aug 16: Delma Tigers took home the ‘Independence Cup-2009’ in a closely contested match against J & B XI on Friday August14.

The tournament was a first time effort of undertaken by Rohan Carlo along with Limitless Events International and saw the participation of six teams. 

Chasing 112 for victory, J& B were all out for 107 on the last ball of the innings. Prakash D’Souza was the top scorer for the Tigers contributing 34 runs to the team’s score of 111 in 15 overs. He shared an opening partnership of 67 runs with Neville who scored 33.












 

The ‘Man of the Match’ award went to Don Lobo of the winning team for his impressive spell of 9 for 3 in 2 overs while the ‘Man of the Series’ award was bagged by Kamalaksha of Challengers XI for his all round performance.

Prakash of Delma Tigers was also the top scorer of the tournament and Santosh M of J & B XI was the top wicket-taker.

Speaking to Daijiworld, the organizers said that the response to the tournament was encouraging and they planned to make the event an annual one.
  

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  • Dallon & Kyle, Mangalore

    Fri, Aug 21 2009

    Congrats Don ! We are very happy to see your picture. Wishing you all the best.

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  • Jeevan Tauro, Bejai Kapikad/Vancouver, Canada

    Fri, Aug 21 2009

    Great Job Prakash. Nice to see you play and be the top scorer of the tournament. Good luck to your team in the future events.

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  • jaggu, udupi

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    finnaly the independence tropy get a result as the 3 great mangalorians team came in to light j&b lead by Santosh finalist, delma tigers winners, lead by prakash, and semifinalist Challengers xi lead by enosh thanks for the organisers.

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  • CHANDRESH SHETTY, MANGALORE/DUBAI

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    CONGARTS TO DELMA TIGERS HEROES & ALL THE SUPPORTERS OUT THERE & ALSO TO J&B X1 FOR THEIR WORDERFUL PERFORMANCE THROUGHOUT THE TOURNAMENT.

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  • CHANDRESH SHETTY, MANGALORE/DUBAI

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    BY THE BLESSING OF MR.RICHARD & FLY (SPONSOR OF DELMA TIGERSS) WE THE HEROES HAVE LIFTED THE INDEPENDENCE CUP 2009. MAY YOUR BLESSING BE ON US & WE WILL RAISE DELMA TIGERS ON TOP

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  • Victor, Singapore

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Hello Praveen, Congratulations! nice to see the sports minister of our college after a long time!

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  • Judith, Florida

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Hey Prakash, nice to see you still playing cricket. We too have a team here in US you must join us for 20-20 tournament.

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  • Prakash Dsouza, Mangalore/Dubai

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Thanks to you Dinesh PV. I have just re started playing cricket just before 4 weeks..after a very long time..Keep in touch on my email : jess31@eim.ae

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  • Dinesh P.V., Kuwait

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Hi Pakku Congrts, nice to see you after long, you are looking fit, happy to see that u are still playing cricket like me....

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  • Rudolph Pereira, Mangalore

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Congrats Neville....Keep it up. You Missed Man of The Match By A Whisker. Anyway it was A good Team Spirit. Congrats from Mom and Roger. Take Care of Your Health. DAD

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  • Vivek, Mangalore/USA

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Congrats Prakash, Nice to see after so many years.....I still remember your consecutive century''s in Nehru Maidan in one of the league matches. Especially against Udupi cricket Association. Unfortunate KPL was not existed in your time..You could have been one of the candidate for sure. Keep it Up Buddy.

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  • Richard Carvalho & family, Canada

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Congratulations! Our tigers, for winning the Independence Cricket Cup 2009. We''re proud of our team because it is a well deserved recognition of your outstanding efforts. Special thanks to our captain Chandresh,vice-captain Prakash, team manager Mabel & all players. Please pass along our thanks to J & B. We need players like you keep up the good work for the next tournament.

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  • santhosh Misquith, M''lore

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Congratulation Delam,Since we both teams played realy well, Good cricket we are looking forward to play next tournament

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  • Ivy, Bendore-Mangalore

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Congrats Puthu...wow aunty nice to see you. We are proud of you....Ivy.

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  • sunny, Madras/Dubai

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Congratulations Sam Keep it up

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  • Sunil, Bombay/Dubai

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Congrats guys. Great show from you. Keep the spirit flying high

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  • Clifford, Moodbidri / Dubai

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Congratulations Delma Tigers and all the best for the future tournament.

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  • Clifford, Moodbidri / Dubai

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Congratulations Delma Tigers and all the best for the future tournament.

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  • Jeff, M''lore / Dubai

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Congratulations to the Delma Tigers Team and the supporters It was a great tournament we enjoyed with you guys. Well done DAD (Praveen John)I just missed your Final winning match.

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  • Jeff, M''lore / Dubai

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Congratulations to the Delma Tigers Team and the supporters It was a great tournament we enjoyed with you guys. Well done DAD (Praveen John)I just missed your last match.

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  • JOHN PINTO, BELMANNU/DUBAI

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    CONGRATULATIONS MR. PRAKASH & THE WHOLE TEAM OF DELMA OFFICE EQUIPMENT ON WINNING THE INDEPENDENCE CUP. KEEP IT UP.

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  • Sharon Pinto, Mangalore, Dubai

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    CONGRATULATIONS TO THE THE DELMA TIGERS!!!KEEP UP THE SPIRIT OF WINNING......

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  • Jessica, Mangalore / Dubai

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Congrats Don...well done!! Congrats to Neville too..

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  • Charles, Prescilla & Sharon Pinto, Mangalore,Dubai

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    CONGRATULATIONS TO THE DELMA TIGERS.!!KEEP UP THE SPIRIT OF WINNING......

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  • Keerthi Laxmi, Mangalore

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    hey ajith anna, congrates bro. nice to c u as a winner. hmmm can make out ur efforts, do the best in ur future games too. happy for u brother...

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  • Congratulations!!!, Dubai / Coorg - karnataka

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    It is nice to Know!!!! Hearty Congratulations to the Tigers. And a Salute o the J&B XI for fighting back. I Look forward to hear more such news in future. Hip Hip - Hurray

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  • Ashwin shetty, Mangalore/UK

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Hey Prakash, You are still playing...Cricket..Remember we used to play in Balmatta 17 years back...You still look Fit and fine...We all know what a intelligent player you are..Keep it up Man...

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  • MABEL/ DELMA OFFICE / DUBAI, MANGALORE

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    I WOULD LIKE TO THANK MR. RICHARD CARVALHO & FLY (SPONSER- DELMA TIGERS)DELMA OFFICE EQUIPMENT LLC. FOR THIER CONTINUOUS SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE TOURNAMENT ALSO TO MR. SUMITH FERNANDES (TEAM COACH) AS WELL AS MR. ROHAN CARLO (ORGANISER)AND TO ALL OUR WELL WISHERS/ SUPPORTERS. CONGRATULATIONS ! TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF DELMA TIGERS AND J & B XI

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  • zaks, Mangalore

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Congrats (DELMA TIGERS) samith great seeing you back in action

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  • Shiraq Kochi, Kasrgod

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Congrats Naville,your proved once more your great player.

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  • Mubeen Ummer Khan, Gurkukambla

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Yeah Nallu Congrats man, nice to see you after long time.

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  • Prakash Dsouza, Mangalore/Dubai

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Congrats to both Delma Tigers and J&B. Special thanks to all well wishers and supporters of both the team. It was like a cricket festival on the match day. Reminds me of good old days..

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  • MABEL/ DELMA OFFICE / DUBAI, MANGALORE

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    I would like to thank our Sponsor Mr. Richard Carvalho (M/s. Delma Office Equipment LLC) for supporting us throughout the match as well as Mr. Samith Fernandes (team coach), Rohan carlo(organiser)and all our well wisher & supporters. Congrats to all the Team members of Delma Tigers & J & B IX

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  • Samith, Mangalore/Dubai

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Congrats!! It was a realy great effort. That to, to pull it back from a teams had that was Unbeaten. I also would like to Wish J & B XI, for playing very competative & good cricket. Congrats to both again.

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  • Abraham., managlore

    Sun, Aug 16 2009

    Hello prakash....It is pleasure to see you and your brother in the photos. congrats.. Hope you know me that i have stayed in Red buillding coral house. Best wishes...Lijuvegus@gmail.com

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  • Mabel(Delma office Equipment LLC), Mangalore/Dubai

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    It was great match see. Proud of my team..It was well fought victory. you Guys played like TIGERS..Keep up the Spirit for the next tournament.

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  • Samith, Mangalore/Dubai

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Congrats!! Guys it was a really good come back to get them all out & win the game. It was a great effort you all to defeat the Unbeaten J & B XI. I would also like to wish the J & B for their spirt & the way they played the game.

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  • Sharel F., Dubai/Mangalore

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Congrats Guys!! It was a great comeback to win a good contest. It was a pleasure watching you guys fight it back

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  • vinod wilfred tauro, MADANTHYAR,DUBAI

    Mon, Aug 17 2009

    Congratulations Prakash....Nice to see you lifting cup....

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