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Karachi Kings M10 Cricket League

by on 31 December 2020
 

The Global Youth Wing of the World Memon Organisation Middle East Chapter followed in the footsteps of the legendary Nelson Mandela and organised a spectacular cricket tournament to unite Memons from across the Middle East. The brainchild of Junaid Ahmed (Regional Youth Vice Chairman – WMO Global Youth Wing, Middle East Chapter), Karachi Kings M10 league brought together several teams and players from across the region. In the first week of November 2019 , the league was officially announced at the AGM in Dubai and the trophy unveiled by the illustrious ARY family who were the driving force behind the event.

The Cricket League’s anthem made a debut with much fanfare on the 20th of December and subsequently a gala dinner launched the league at the iconic Address Hotel in the first week of January. The gala was graced by a galaxy of stars, along with the top brass of the WMO Middle East Chapter. All the eight team owners and players made their presence felt at the glitzy event with their vibrant cricket jerseys being unveiled.

Spread over a period of three days, from the 9th of January till the 11th and hosted at the World class Sharjah Cricket stadium, this cricketing spectacle proved to be quite a hit, as Memons from across the Emirates came out in full force to cheer for their teams. Each boundary got the crowd on their feet, every dropped catch drew a gasp and many close