The close pals of Kantharaju producer of Kannada film 'Meravanige' in Kanakapura are organizing a 'Meravanige Cricket Cup' on 8th 9th and 10th of February at Corporation Ground in Kanakapura.
This is a state level cricket match competition played in tennis ball. It is a 12 over limited over match in which 24 teams are taking part in the competition from all over Karnataka.
The winning team would get a cash prize of Rs.1,11,111. The runner up would get Rs.50000. The man of the series would go away with a Motor Bike. The man of the match player would get a mobile set as an award.
The Mysore Express fast bowler of international fame Javagal Srinath is inaugurating the event. Shivaraj Kumar is taking part on the prize distribution day. Producer Kantharaju and his friends wanted to honor Anil Kumble for getting 600 wickets in test cricket but Mr Kumble is busy in an ad shoot.
The expenditure for this three day state level 12 over tennis ball 'Meravanige' cricket competition would touch Rs.10 lakhs says Kantharaju.