Cricketing competition is an act of faith

Based on information supplied by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association

International cricket teams to compete in London for 20-20 tournament from May 20-22

In the wake of the fervour of the Cricket world cup, a tournament is to be hosted in the UK featuring 16 teams from across the globe.

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association International Masroor 20 -20 Cricket Competition will take place from 20-22 May and feature teams from Canada, Australia, Holland, Germany, Belgium, Ireland, Pakistan, Switzerland, United States of America and the United Kingdom.

The competition, now in its third year, has attracted leading players, including three former first class Pakistani cricketers who competed last year.

The tournament was initiated in 2009 by Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, worldwide head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, and has grown in popularity with more International teams to participate in 2011.

Chairman Tournament, Mirza Abdul Rashid said: “It is said that cricket is a religion in some countries so isn’t it great that a faith-based community is hosting this event.

“While the aim is to play first-class cricket which can be enjoyed by players and spectators alike, we also hope to bring communities together and show how sport can help break down barriers.”

The teams will be divided into four groups of four with the top two from each group playing in the quarter finals.

The games will be played over four venues, including Abbey Recreation Ground Morden SW19 3BP, Nursery Road Playing Fields Morden SW19 3BT, Raynes Park Sports Ground (SW20 0BH) and King George’s Playing Fields (SM4 4PN).

Last year’s winner Germany will be hoping to retain its title despite strong challenges from other countries and especially the UK.

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