CRICKET DEAL DIRECT/SM LATEST ADDITION - SALMA BI

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SALMA BI - ROLE MODEL. MUSLIM SPORTS COUNCIL INTERVIEW

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SOHAIL AND SALMA - UNITED IN MARRIAGE AND SPORT

THEY say it's teamwork that makes the dream work and one sporting duo are looking to leave a legacy and set a new trend in the world of celebrity talent.
Award-winning cricketer and sporting ambassador Salma Bi is no stranger to individual headlines, but now she is moving forward in a new direction - as a partnership.
Head teacher and fitness model Sohail Mughal became Salma's husband earlier this year.
The couple live a very active and busy life, not only working as professionals but as role models to the next generation out there.
Both Mr and Mrs are encouraging more and more talented youngsters to follow in their footsteps. Salma, a prolific wicket-taking off-spinner and Sohail, an opening batsman, are excited to welcome the next future stars in the world of cricket.
Recently, Salma was honoured with a new cricket kit sponsored by SM, which was inspired by a company in Northants.
SM shares the same initials as her husband who not only runs a school in Pakistan, is a personal trainer and model, but recently got more involved in cricket after the involvement of his wife and achievements she has brought to the household.
Joining forces with Club Cricket Conference and Sporting Equals, Sohail invites you to the Asian Cricket Awards, which are set to take place in October 2014 at Lord's http://www.asiancricketawards.co.uk/asian-cricket-awards/nomination-form/
Sohail says: "I've seen what achievements have been made by my wife over the years from her contributing to cricket.
"She is living proof of someone who strived to reach her goals and today she has had such an impact even I love playing as an opening batsman for my team who have secured our place in the Regional Cup Finals.
"I've fully supported my wife in continuation of playing sports, hence why I've nominated her for an award.
The duo look forward to setting up a forum which will bring all walks of life together to push the game forward. This is now your chance to put your name forward for the sporting event!
We are looking for new raw talent and people behind the scenes from club level to national county squads.
Whilst Salma the demon spinner brings magic to the game and takes wickets, somewhere along the same lines Sohail is facing 90mph pace bowling and playing some crucial shots which are not only bringing lots of runs but edging his team towards victory without losing wickets.
This is the new era of sport and this is what we want to see more of.
You are what you leave in your children.
For Salma and Sohail sports and success is in their blood but this time they are calling out more talent to provide them the platform to win awards such as these!
#CreatingPathwaysByMakingHistory

SALMA GETS INTO GEAR FOR THE NEW CRICKET SEASON

Salma meets Deal Direct (UK) commercial director Ian Anderson

Salma tries out an SM bat

Salma at the SM shop at Northants CCC

WORCESTERSHIRE and MCC cricketer Salma Bi is getting into gear at the start of the new season.
The 28-year-old spin bowler has just landed a two-year sponsorship deal with internationally renowned SM Cricket.
Although SM is based in India, the company has an exclusive distribution agreement with Deal Direct (UK), whose commercial director Ian Anderson has arranged a sponsorship package with Salma.
The Birmingham-based sportswoman was delighted to sign the two-year contract on Tuesday, May 20, which sees her become SM Cricket's flagship female player in the UK.
Salma was presented with a personalised black and gold themed kit of pads, gloves, bag and a magnificent bat.
She said: "It is a pleasure to get on board with SM Cricket and Deal Direct (UK). I visited Northants Cricket Ground to sign the deal, where I met top man Ian Anderson.
"As main ICC sponsors, SM's reputation is growing by the minute and we want more future stars on board.
"For me this is a very good opportunity to get more players involved in the game. Using my business initiative SportingPathways, travelling all over the UK representing several teams per season and hosting world-record fund-raising sporting events will attract the future stars.
"SM (named after legendary cricket equipment entrepreneur Sunil Mahajan) share the same initials as my husband Sohail Mughal, who has encouraged the continued development of women's cricket and has supported me well, so it will be special every time I wear the kit.
"SM sponsor the legendary Sachin Tendulkar and many other great players, so it is a privilege to be selected to represent the company too.
"This is the new gear that has got a lot of people talking with young player packages to senior kit offers. There is something custom designed for each individual.
"From kit to clothing SM will provide you with the best equipment for many seasons to come.
"Interested? Contact salma.biz@hotmail.co.uk or call direct 07711 681136 or log on to www.smcricket.com."
SALMA BI'S CRICKET HIGHLIGHTS
* First Asian woman to represent Worcestershire CC
* Has represented MCC many times, including versus Japan in 2013
* Plays for several teams - including Five Ways Old Edwardians, Wall CC (men's team), Hawarden Park (North Wales), Tamworth
* Is a qualified level 1 umpire and coach
* Has twice been invited to nets sessions with the England ladies squad
* Organiser of Indoor World Cup T10 Tournaments for men and women

SALMA ON A MERCY MISSION

 

THIS year's T10 Cricket World Cup raised a fantastic amount of money to help renovate a school overseas.
Salma's husband, Sohail Mughal, is head-teacher for the Read Foundation School in Pakistan.
The couple organised the cricket event in Birmingham last month to raise much needed funds for the project.
A fabulous £8,000 was gathered in donations with an extra £650 in teachers' bonuses, and Salma had the pleasure of flying over to visit the school straight after the men's and women's cricket tournament.
Salma enjoyed observing teachers conducting lessons to six classes with over 25 children per classroom. Led by principal Sohail, Salma realised how much work is required in this school.
There are cramped rooms, only benches to sit on and minimum teaching equipment available.
Salma said: "The children have great potential - they aspire to become doctors, lawyers and even pilots! We need to help them realise their dreams by creating the right learning environment.
"We can't wait to get the renovation project started and hope to see a better future for these children. "We found four labour children who were taken in. Some as young as six years old were found working in hotels and washing dishes.
"Lives have been changed but more is yet to be done. Once certain children reach a certain age they stop going to school which we need to prevent and this can only be achieved if we can keep this local school and provide better facilities.
"Once all is finalised the school will take up to five months to be rebuilt and both Sohail and I will continue to create more and more funding so each year the school meets its targets and most importantly continue to provide vital education for the children.
"We've loved the feedback from the cricket tournament and will always aim to go one better.
"Bring on next year and bring on bigger and better records still yet to set!"
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us.
#BoomBoom

SALMA ASSESSES THE T10 TOURNAMENTS

Champions Australia with organiser Salma Bi (TOP)

The South Africa, Bangladesh and West Indies captains
 

WOMEN'S EVENT
4th Place - England T10:
Losing all matches but keeping high spirits with only five players.
Captain's Players: Sammi Short - young 13-year-old who took most wickets all event with superb fielding and supporting the team.
3rd Place - Pakistan T10:
Improving this year and winning a place in the play-offs was great to see.
Captain's Player: Zubia Mughal was on fire with her batting, scoring most 6's & 10's in the play-offs.
2nd Place - India T10:
Amazing result to get so far!! Secured a space in the final with sensible game play.
Captain's Player: Jess Adams. With a comical approach and grasping the game so well.
Winners - Australia T10:
Dominating the day with all-round team play carrying each player to the final they showed true grit and determination to win the title!
Captain's Player: Vicky Roe - Gaining more confidence in her bowling and superb with her fielding saving valuable runs giving the Aussies more chance to take the run outs!

MEN'S EVENT
3rd Place - Bangladesh T10: A new side, they proved to be the best fielding team on the day and enjoyed the experience of participation.
2nd Place - South Africa T10: Seemed like they were playing all day long; produced some fine cricket. Hungry for the title they strived throughout.
Winners - West Indies T10: By far the best team on the day, with an all-round ability to handle any situation. This team were obviously a unity that have played together for a very long time! Minimum mistakes but just class indoor cricket.

MEN'S T10 TOURNAMENT RESULTS

SQUADS

BANGLADESH
Zabeer Khan
Adeel Hameed
Jameel Tanveer
Nadeem Chudhary
Mohammed Umar
Shaan Khan
Waqar Ali
Ifran Ilyas
Zeesheq Hasim
Rizwan

SOUTH AFRICA
Qasser Zaman
Babar Zaman
Waqaas Iqbal
Imran Ul-Hassan
Asif Munir
Zafeer Ul-Hassan
Ilyas
Nabeel Younis

WEST INDIES
Mansoor Tariq
Adil Raja
Tehmoor Tariq
Mohammed Salman
Naeemullah Khan
Sai Kamuni
Prathamesh Pawar
Farz Asif

SCORES

South Africa 276 West Indies 286
West Indies 320 Bangladesh 225
South Africa 351 Bangladesh 251

Final: West Indies beat South Africa

Men's teams line up

Bangladesh

South Africa