Indian Newslink Sports Awards 2019

6th Annual Indian Newslink Sports, Community, Arts & Culture Awards 2019
Best Under 19 Cricket Player
Adithya Ashok
This 16-year-old rising Star of Cricket will play for New Zealand Under
19 against Australia across the Tasman from July 4 to July 19, 2019. His
exceptional bowling has cost many a team priceless wickets and Adithya
Ashok continues to raise his tally match after match.
Adithya Ashok, A Year-12 student at Mount Albert Grammar School,
Adithya has captained the First XI and participated in
several matches at home, districts and elsewhere, making
him one of the most promising Cricket players of the
future.
Award Sponsored by Liquor Library
Under 19 Cricket Player
Special Recognition
Zariab Karkaria
Constant practice and self-discipline have helped 18-year-old Zariab
Karkaria to be recognised as a fast-growing fast bowler in Auckland. An
Engineering student at AUT University, he plays for the 2nd Reserves Team
and looks to continue with the Premier Men’s Team.
Known for his in-swinging Yorker deliveries, Zariab has played for more
than ten years at the Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club.
Award Sponsored by Radio Tarana
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Over 19 Soccer Player of the Year (Futsal)
Shivanthi Anthony
She started playing Football when she was ten years old; eight years
later, she commenced her career in Futsal. Since then, Shivanthi Anthony
has participated in all national level games and was a part of the Under
17 Women’s training squad in 2012. She has been playing at international
games for Auckland Women’s team.
Shivanthi was a nominee for the ‘Women’s Futsal Player of the Year,’ and
was named in the ‘Futsal Ferns’ in January this year.
Award Sponsored by
Immigration Advice (NZ) Limited