New board takes charge at Bahrain Cricket Federation

TDT | Manama                                                    

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Bahrain Cricket Federation has appointed a new board which took charge this week. The new board members were warmly welcomed by Advisor to President of Bahrain Olympic Committee and CEO of KHK SPORTS, Mohammed Shahid.

The board was restructured following an edict issued by His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority and the President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee.

The new board including members who have been involved with cricket on the island for several decades consists of Sami Mohamed Ali, President, Kishore Kewalram, General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sameer as Vice President, Meenaz Ahmed as Treasurer, Sameer Mushtaque Ali and Alison Lillywhite as members.

In their meeting, Mohammed Shahid highlighted the visionary approach of HH Shaikh Khalid to elevate cricket to a global platform. He emphasised the importance of fostering sports spirit and particularly stressed the privatization of sports clubs to enhance Bahrain’s overall sports ecosystem.

Mansoor, President of KHK Cricket and chairman of the advisory board of BCF, shared the current global achievements of BCF, expressing the growing cricket enthusiasm on the island. He anticipates the development of infrastructure and the emergence of private academies.

Mansoor concluded by urging the new board to commit and contribute to Bahrain’s cricket development, instilling faith in the opportunities provided by His Highness Shaikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa. Sami, President of BCF, who represented Bahrain as a captain of the U17 team, has assured the dedication of the new board towards elevating cricket on the island to new heights.