Mega 'Cricket carnival' in M'lore from March 20

March 7, 2011

Mangalore, March 7: Mangala Sports Pvt Ltd., Mangalore, will organise a 'MANGALORE SUPER SIXES' - A cricket carnival at the NMPT grounds from March 20 to 27.

The event is open to cricketers of all age groups who can organize teams among themselves.

The participating team should consist of 9 players, 6 of whom will play in each match.

All entries in the designated form should reach the organizers along with the following:
a. Copy of Photo Identity of each player
b. Entry fee of Rs.6000/- (either by cash or Cheque/DD drawn in favour of Mangala Sports Pvt.Ltd., payable at Mangalore.

The first 48 entries received complete in all respects will get the entry to the event. However, the last date for receipt of entry will be March 15. In case of 48 teams participating in the event, the winners will take away cash prize of Rs.66,666/- and runners up will take away Rs.33,333/-

The matches will be played in leather ball (red) although in coloured clothing. All matches will be day matches .

The matches will be played as per rules and regulations framed by the organizers and are subject to change at their discretion.

The fixtures will be drawn on March 16 at 5.30pm at the premises of the organisers.

For more information, please contact:
Shashidhar Kodical – 9343564936
Rajesh Salian – 9900406852

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