A group of players showed the true power of team spirit after beating all comers in a regional cricket tournament.

The aptly named ‘Friends’ CC hit top form in the annual knockout which is held in memory of Muhammed Afzal and Tujamal Hussain at Pleasington Playing Fields in Blackburn.

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In the final an inspirational display saw them overcome Streets Cars Manchester, with Hassan taking the player of the tournament trophy.

Ex-Pakistan international Abdul Razzaq handed the trophies on the day to winners, runners-up and officials.

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A message from Tasleem Fazal and family and Dilawar Hussain and family read, 
"On behalf of our families we would like to express a heartfelt thank you to all that made the event possible and so memorable for all involved.

"We would like to thank all the volunteers for the time they put in, the umpires, the council and all players that participated, some of whom travelled over 250 miles to attend.

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"A big thank you to all caterers on the day that donated 100% of their takings to the cause too.

"Please do remember that this is a non-profit event and all proceeds go to charity. We would like to say a big thank you to Abdul Razzaq, for taking out the time in his busy diary to join us in presenting the trophies and showing our appreciation to all.

"This year’s tournament was a great success and has built upon last years.

We plan to hold this charity memorial tournament each year for the foreseeable future and hope to have the support of you all again at all future tournaments.
 
"We have always seen sport as an avenue for building great community cohesion and it has been wonderful to see this reflected on the day through participation and attendance from whole families, friends, past players and colleagues of our dear late brothers from throughout the local community and beyond.

"We look forward to seeing you all again next year."