KARACHI, Oct 24: Local cricketers have been urged to stick to the rules laid down by KCCA when playing in Ramazan tournaments.

“Cricketers are strictly advised to observe the sanctity of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak in true spirit when they participate in various tournaments during the holy month,” said Sirajul Islam Bukhari here Thursday during a press briefing for eighth Tapal Trophy Ramazan Festival Cricket Tournament.

Giving details of this major event, Bukhari, the KCCA honorary secretary, said that 16 top local teams from various departments and clubs will be vying for honours in the tournament, scheduled to be played at UBL Sports Complex from Nov 7 to Dec 3.

Winners of this year’s edition will pocket Rs 150,000 while the runners-up will receive Rs 75,000.

Besides there will be individual cash awards, such as Man-of-the-Tournament (Rs 10,000), Best Batsman (Rs 5,000), Best Bowler (Rs 5,000), Best Fielder (Rs 5,000). Man-of-the-Match in every game will be given Rs 1,000 each.

Defending champions Tapal CC have been placed in Group ‘A’ with Malir Companion, Shalimar CC and UBL Academy.

Group ‘B’ comprises of KESC, Pak Gymkhana, Southern Sui Gas and A.J. World Wide.

Group ‘C’ includes Dewan Sugar Mills, A.O. CC, Customs Academy and Karachi Building Control Authority.

Baqai Dolphins, Omer CC, DHA and Godhra CC are in Group ‘D’.

The semifinals will be played on Dec 1 and 2, followed by the final on 3rd.