Doha Bank recently hosted its annual Staff Cricket Tournament at the MIC Cricket Ground in Mesaieed. Thirteen teams comprising staff members from various operating divisions battled it out for the championship.
Team Wholesale Banking emerged as champions after producing an outstanding performance in the final to defeat Team Retail Banking. The two teams had made it through to the championship-deciding game after prevailing over their respective opponents first in the preliminary rounds and then in the semifinals, where they were joined by Team MD/Chairman Office and Team DSU.
Dr R Seetharaman, CEO of Doha Bank, said: “Cricket is a passion amongst many of our employees, and with the Cricket World Cup currently underway, enthusiasm for the sport has reached an all-time high, which was amply reflected in the determination and competitive spirit shown by the teams that participated in the staff tourney. This tournament couldn’t have been hosted at a more appropriate time.” Manoj Jude Fernando of Team Wholesale Banking was declared “Player of the Tournament” for his brilliant and consistent performance while Pushpathas of Team Retail Banking and Suthakar of Team Wholesale Banking were adjudged “Best Batsman” and “Best Bowler”, respectively. Ashan Perera of Team Wholesale Banking was declared the “Best Fielder”.
Other recipients of individual honors included Dammika Madu from MD/Chairman Office (Most Number of Sixes), Sanath Sanjeeva from MD/Chairman Office (Most Number of Fours), and Valeena from Operations (Best Female Player). Romeo Trinidad Geraldizo II of Team Admin was selected as the Best Player from a Non-Cricket Playing Nation, while Naeem Tahir from IT was declared the Most Competitive Veteran Player.
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