Jazira picked up the Initial Cup at a glittering Division-II prize distribution ceremony held here recently. Initial Landscaping Cup officials were also at hand to give away the prizes. They also promised to launch their company cricket team in the near future, besides assuring Jeddah Cricket Association of its continued support to the game of cricket. The function started with recitation of the Holy Qur'an by Mohammad Ramzan. A.A. Merchant welcomed the distinguished guests from the sponsors M/S Initial Landscaping Company Mohammad Essa Bundakji, International Business Development Manager; Eng. Mohammad Afzal G.M., Shaheen Adams Consultant; Mehboob Ali Khan, Maintenance Manager; Eng. Riaz Afridi and the JCA officials. Shaheen Reza Jafri, CEO of Initial Group of Companies, could not attend the ceremony due to his prior commitments. JCA President Mohammad Iqbal thanked the guests and Initial Landscaping company officials for their continued support. He also thanked the print and electronic media for covering JCA events. Mohammad Essa Bundakji praised JCA for its organizational skills and promised to continue supporting cricket through the association. Awards list: Champion: Jawar Al-Jazira; Runner-up: KAIA; Man of the Final Match: Amer Shahzad of Jawar Al-Jazira for 119 runs; Batsman with maximum runs; Amer Shehzad 470; Batsmen with highest average, Akram Mohammad Aslam of BISJ, Shaad Mohammad Khan, Amer Shehzad; Best batting performance in a match: Amer Shehzad — 162 against Saliheen; Bowlers with highest wickets: Rehan of Desert Warrior, Baktiyar of Butt Sports; Bowlers with best averages: Rehan, Baktiyar, Junaid Butt; Best bowling performance in a match: Jawaid Butt of Butt Sports; Best all-rounder: Junaid Butt of Butt Sports; Best all-round performance in a match: Shaad Mohammad Khan of Young Athletes – 117 runs & 3-28 against Al-Ghudaid; Best partnership: Amer Shehzad and Sajid of Jawar Al-Jazira – 181 for the 2nd wicket against Saliheen; Adil and Tanveer of ALJ 138 for the opening wicket against Deccan Knights; Service Awards given to senior cricketers and umpires for their voluntary services: Hussain Abbasi, Kumar Krishnan, Syed Viqaruddin, Zahid Khan, Mohammad Fareed, Abdul Hameed, Abubakar Bin Hussain and Fayaz Zafar. A plaque of appreciation was also given to the chief guest and the guest of honor for supporting the game of cricket. __
