Hasan’s last-ball six guides Dheera Guys to victory in JF super cup-2018 trophy final

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October 8, 2018

Riyadh: Jam'iyyatul Falah, Riyadh Unit organized JF Super Cup 2018, a 6 over knock-out cricket tournament in association with Mangaluru Cricket Association (MCA) – Riyadh sponsored and supported by SMSA, UNIVERSAL, ALMARAI, NCMS, OPTIMUM &ZEITEXPRESS at Exit-18, Sulai MCA Grounds, Riyadh on 5th October 2018.

12 teams took part in the tournament with the matches being played on Friday 5th October 2018 (1 day tournament) from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. Teams were divided into two groups (A & B). The first round and quarter final were played from 6:30am to 11:30 am where 4 teams qualified for the semifinals (Seven Star, Dheera Guys, Azamghard XI and Rajdhani Riyadh) and semi-finals and final were played in the afternoon from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

The first semifinal was played between Dheera Guys and Azamghard XI. Dheera Guys won the toss and elected to field. Azamghard started their innings very strongly but fail to keep the momentum and kept losing wicket. They scored 44 runs in their allotted 6 overs. Dheera Guys chased target in 4.4 overs with some splendid batting by Badruddin and Musharraf. Dheera Guys won the match to enter the finals.

The second semifinal was played between Rajdhani Riyadh and Seven Star. The toss won by Rajdhani Riyadh who opted fielding. Seven Star scored 61 runs in their allotted 6 overs losing 6 wickets. The target set for Rajdhani Riyadh was 62 runs in 6 overs. They started the chase and went on losing wickets on regular interval and failed to reach the target and could score only 42 runs in their allotted 6 overs losing 9 wickets. Seven Star won by 19 runs to enter the finals. The player of the match was Ashfaque form Seven Star, who lead the team from the front with some good batting and also bowled well to restrict Rajdhani Riyadh hope of making it to the final.

The finals were played between Dheera Guys and Seven Star. The toss won by Dheera Guys and elected to field. Seven Star started their innings and in 6 overs they scored 57 runs and set the target of 58 runs to be scored in 6 overs for Dheera Guys.

In reply Dheera Guys started very strongly in the initial overs but Seven Star control the situation by taking wickets on regular intervals. The match was in a critical stage. Dheera Guys required 30 runs in 3 overs. On the 4th over Nasser of Dheera Guys struck 2 sixes and in the 5th over 1 six and got out. The 3 sixes by Nasser was the turning point which brought Dheera Guys close to their target. In the last over Dheera Guys needed 7 runs to win. Dawood Kodi was the bowler from Seven Star to bowl the last over and the batsman was Hasan and Radeeq. In five balls Dheera Guys scored only 3 runs and need 4 runs in the last ball of the match. On the striker end it was Hasan to take the last ball of Dawood Kodi to hit the final ball. It was a very tense moment for both the teams. Dawood bowl the ball which was short on the leg side and Hasan took all the advantage to hit the ball over the fence for a Six. Dheera Guys won the match and claim the championship trophy of JF Super Cup 2018. That’s the Cricket at its Best. It was a thrilling final and all the spectators and guest appreciated and congratulate both the teams for their all-round performance.

The tournament was a great success due to the dedication and hard work of all the sport team of JF Riyadh (Bro. Mohammed Farooque, Bro. Rafique, Bro. Shariff Ahmed, Bro.Azmatullah Khan, and Bro.Salman Noor). Preparation, match arrangement & supervision were carried out by all JF-Riyadh executive committee members to complete the tournament in best possible and professional way.

After the final match, prize distribution ceremony was held. Bro. Nazeer Ahmed (President of JF- Riyadh) and Bro. Ashfaque (Vice President of JF- Riyadh) inaugurated the ceremony, in the presence of the NRCC Ameer Bro. Akhtar Sheikh, Ex-President Bro. Haneef Musarikhan and President of MCA Riyadh Bro. Shamshuddin Mulky.

Bro. Ashfaque thanked all the participating teams for their cooperation and support to complete the tournament in a best sporting way and for the good cause. He also thanked all the Executive Committee Members of JF Riyadh who strived hard for the success of the tournament.

Bro. Akhtar Sheikh (NRCC Ameer) gave a brief description about Jam'iyyatul Falah and its activities for the noble cause to all the present guest and players who were available during the prize distribution ceremony.

Mr. J. Shetty, Mr. Khader, Mr. Bhaskar and Mr. Azeez were honored for their service during the tournament. Finally, Bro. Nazeer Ahmed (President of JF- Riyadh) being the host of the ceremony thanked all the guests, sponsors, participating teams and Executive Committee Members of JF Riyadh for extending their support for this noble cause and making this event a grand success.

JF-Riyadh would like to thank all the sponsors and participating team for their support and cooperation. Also would like to congratulate the winning team (Dheera Guys) & Runner-up team Seven Star for their splendid performance and entertainment.

WINNING TEAM – DHEERA GUYS

RUNNERS-UP TEAM – SEVEN STAR

JF RIYADH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

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Promising life cut short: Mangaluru college student killed in Padubidri road accident

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November 30,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 30: A 22-year-old college student succumbed to her injuries at a private hospital in Mangaluru today, days after she was hit by a goods tempo while crossing a road in Padubidri.

The deceased has been identified as Preksha, a resident of Nadsalu Billitota in Padubidri. The fatal incident occurred as Preksha, who was returning home after completing her examination, attempted to cross the service road towards Mangaluru. She was struck by a goods tempo approaching from the Udupi side, causing her to fall and sustain a severe head injury.

Prompt action from local residents ensured she received immediate first aid before being rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru for specialised treatment. Despite medical efforts, she passed away while undergoing care.

Preksha was a student at Karavali College, Vamanjoor on the outskirts of Mangaluru city. The tragedy is compounded by the fact that she belonged to a financially vulnerable family, having previously lost her father. She is survived by her mother and brother.

A case related to the accident has been registered at the Padubidri police station, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision. The incident highlights the growing concerns over road safety, particularly on busy service roads, and serves as a tragic reminder of the human cost of traffic accidents.

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Campus politics: DKS pushes to restore student elections in Karnataka banned since 1989

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November 26,2025

Bengaluru, Nov 26: Karnataka is taking its first concrete steps towards lifting a three-decade-old ban on student elections in colleges and universities. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced Wednesday that the state government will form a small committee to study the reintroduction of campus polls, a practice halted in 1989 following incidents of violence.

Speaking at a 'Constitution Day' event organised by the Karnataka Congress, Mr. Shivakumar underscored the move's aim: nurturing new political leadership from the grassroots.

"Recently, (Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha) Rahul Gandhi wrote a letter to me and Chief Minister (Siddaramaiah) asking us to think about restarting student elections," Shivakumar stated. "I'm announcing today that we'll form a small committee and seek a report on this."

Student elections were banned in Karnataka in 1989, largely due to concerns over violence and the infiltration of political party affiliates into campus life. The ban effectively extinguished vibrant student bodies and the pipeline of young leaders they often produced.

Mr. Shivakumar, who also serves as the Karnataka Congress president, said that former student leaders will be consulted to "study the pros and cons" of the re-introduction.

Acknowledging the history of the ban, he added, "There were many criminal activities taking place back then. We’ll see how we can conduct (student) elections by regulating such criminal activities."

The Deputy CM reminisced about his own journey, which began on campus. He recalled his political activism at Sri Jagadguru Renukacharya College leading to his first Assembly ticket in 1985 at the age of 23. "That's how student leadership was at the time. Such leadership has gone today. College elections have stopped," he lamented, adding that for many, college elections were "like a big movement" where leaders were forged.

The move, driven by the Congress high command's push to cultivate young talent, will face scrutiny from academics and university authorities who have, in the past, expressed concern that the return of polls could disrupt the peaceful academic environment and turn campuses into political battlegrounds.

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