York Thunders grabs Khali Challenge trophy

Text and pix by Ruzaik Farook

 York Shipping and GRT Shipping, jointly organised ‘Khalid Challenge Trophy’ six a side cricket tournament, at the Wesley College Grounds, Colombo recently.

There were three teams that participated at the tournament; York Thunders, Great King Hilmy and GRT Challengers. Finally, York Thunders beat GRT Challenges by eight wickets.

GRT Group Managing Director Imran Khalid gave away the Khalid Challenge Trophy to the York Thunders team Captain Amjad Zarook.

The champions of the Khali Challenge trophy York Thunders standing from left: Shelton De Alwis, Nawshad Careem, Mohamed Shaul, Ashok Kumar, Raveen De Alwis, York Shipping Chairman/Managing Director Binhassan Khalid, Tharindu Niroshan, Mohamed Rukshan, Riyaz Fawmey and Eyrathnam Jeykanth Seated from right: Arafath Binhassan (Vice Captain), Ajmal Zahid, Abdullah Amjad, Arshad Muzamil and Amjad Zarook (Captain)

York Thunders team Captain Amjad Zarook receiving the Khalid Trophy by the GRT Group Managing Director Imran Khalid