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== 2015 == |
== 2015 == |
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The inaugural edition of the event took place between the 21st of June 2015 and the 1st of July 2015. 8 teams participated in the event. The format was |
The inaugural edition of the event took place between the 21st of June 2015 and the 1st of July 2015. 8 teams participated in the event. The format was 6 overs/6 players per side. The teams were placed in 2 groups of 4, and the top 2 teams for each group qualified for the semi finals. The league was eventually won by Emax. |
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The league started off successfully, raising 13,300AED<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://7days.ae/cricket-tournament-in-uae-raises-money-for-education-scheme|title=Cricket tournament in UAE raises money for education scheme|date=2015-07-09|language=en-GB|access-date=2016-07-27}}</ref> for [[Dubai Cares]], the largest charity in Dubai. |
The league started off successfully, raising 13,300AED<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://7days.ae/cricket-tournament-in-uae-raises-money-for-education-scheme|title=Cricket tournament in UAE raises money for education scheme|date=2015-07-09|language=en-GB|access-date=2016-07-27}}</ref> for [[Dubai Cares]], the largest charity in Dubai. |
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16 teams participated in the 2016 edition, double from the previous year. Teams were placed in 4 groups, with the top side from each group qualifying for the semi-finals. The league was eventually won by Ladybird Nursery.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/general/cricket-for-a-cause-raises-dh43700-for-dubai-cares|title=Cricket for a Cause raises Dh43,700 for Dubai Cares - Khaleej Times|last=Reporter|first=Staff|website=www.khaleejtimes.com|access-date=2016-07-27}}</ref> |
16 teams participated in the 2016 edition, double from the previous year. Teams were placed in 4 groups, with the top side from each group qualifying for the semi-finals. The league was eventually won by Ladybird Nursery.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/general/cricket-for-a-cause-raises-dh43700-for-dubai-cares|title=Cricket for a Cause raises Dh43,700 for Dubai Cares - Khaleej Times|last=Reporter|first=Staff|website=www.khaleejtimes.com|access-date=2016-07-27}}</ref> |
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By the end of the tournament, Yahya was able to over 40,000AED<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://emirates-business.ae/cricket-for-a-cause-collects-aed-44k/|title=‘Cricket for a Cause’ collects AED 44K|access-date=2016-07-27}}</ref> for Dubai Cares. |
By the end of the tournament, Yahya was able to over 40,000AED<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://emirates-business.ae/cricket-for-a-cause-collects-aed-44k/|title=‘Cricket for a Cause’ collects AED 44K|access-date=2016-07-27}}</ref> for Dubai Cares. |
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== 2017 == |
== 2017 == |
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Cricket for a Cause[1] is a charitable cricket league in Dubai that has been taking place during Ramadan for the past two years. The league was founded by Ashar Yahya, a high school student at Dubai College. The league has a partnership with Cover Drive, an indoor sports facility here in Dubai, the venue for the league.
The league is endorsed and supported by Dubai Cares and the IAC.
2015
The inaugural edition of the event took place between the 21st of June 2015 and the 1st of July 2015. 8 teams participated in the event. The format was 6 overs/6 players per side. The teams were placed in 2 groups of 4, and the top 2 teams for each group qualified for the semi finals. The league was eventually won by Emax.
The league started off successfully, raising 13,300AED[2] for Dubai Cares, the largest charity in Dubai.
2016
The following year, Yahya wanted to make the event even bigger and had a target of 30,000AED[3] to be raised for Dubai Cares.
16 teams participated in the 2016 edition, double from the previous year. Teams were placed in 4 groups, with the top side from each group qualifying for the semi-finals. The league was eventually won by Ladybird Nursery.[4]
By the end of the tournament, Yahya was able to over 40,000AED[5] for Dubai Cares.
2017
The league and its organizers have announced plans to organize another tournament in Ramadan 2017, with the aim of raising 100,000AED for charity.
Sponsors
2015- Pringles, Pepsi, Emax, Madcom, Du
2016- Pringles, Pepsi, Du, Red Bull, Careem, Ladybird Nursery, UniGulf, Danube, Bayt.com, Hale, The Entertainer and UM MENA.
References
- ^ "Welcome". Cricket for a Cause. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
- ^ "Cricket tournament in UAE raises money for education scheme". 2015-07-09. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
- ^ "Teen's Ramadan cricket event to raise Dhs40,000 for Dubai Cares". 2016-05-23. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
- ^ Reporter, Staff. "Cricket for a Cause raises Dh43,700 for Dubai Cares - Khaleej Times". www.khaleejtimes.com. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
- ^ "'Cricket for a Cause' collects AED 44K". Retrieved 2016-07-27.
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