Excelsior Sports Correspondent
SRINAGAR, June 7: AMS Stars Harwan thrashed Theed Tigers in the summit clash by 13 runs and lifted the Harwan Cricket League title at Chandpora.
Batting first after winning the toss, AMS Stars Harwan made 155 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs. Numan played a superb inning of 55 runs, while Zameer chipped in 48 runs.
For Theed Tigers side, Athar and Javied scalped 3 wickets each.
Chasing the target, Theed Tigers bundled out at 142 runs for all out. Athar was the top scorer with made 61 runs.
For AMS Stars side, Saahil and Latief took 3 wickets each.
Numan of AMS Stars Harwan was declared as Man of the Match, while Sajad Gulzar was declared as Man of the Series. Peer Waasim clinched highest scorer award.
On the valedictory function, Additional District Develop-ment Commissioner, Srinagar Ajaz Ahmad Bhat was the chief guest, who while speaking said that sports is essential for the overall development of youth and it also inculcates a sense of discipline and competitiveness. He added that these types of events should be organised on regular basis.
Social and Political Activist, Peer Bilal highlighted the different issues related to the promotion of sports activities in the area.
Aafaq Gadda also spoke on the occasion and called for holding these types of events all across the Valley. He said that the talent of the local youth gets honed while participating in these types of events.
Abdul Ahad Bhat and Syed Atta-ul-Lah Simnani, former ADC also spoke on the occasion.
Later, ADDC and Afaq Gadda distributed trophies and prizes among the winner and runner-up teams vis-à-vis other players, who also performed well in the tourney.
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