Pakistan legend Zaheer Abbas to present Shyam Bhatia Awards

Pakistan cricket legend Zaheer Abbas will grace the Shyam Bhatia Annual Awards to be held on May 19 at India Club, Dubai under the auspices of the Dubai Cricket Council.

The former Pakistan captain who was regarded as Asia's Bradman, will be the chief guest at the awards ceremony which recognises outstanding cricketers of the season.
 
One of the most important events in the UAE’s cricket calendar, the Shyam Bhatia Annual Awards has had a cricketing legend as chief guest to give away awards every year.

Among the great cricketers who pave presented the Shyam Bhatia Awards are Clive Lloyd, Sunil Gavaskar, Imran Khan, Michael Holding, Ravi Shastri, Ian Chappell, Wasim Akram, Andrew Flintoff, Kapil Dev and Arjuna Ranatunga.
 
Now in its 14th edition, the awards not only include cricketers from the Senior and Junior division but also include the under-15 youngsters and lady cricketers in the UAE.

This year the awards consist of trophies, certificates and a total cash prize of Dh26,000 to be presented to various categories like top batsmen, bowlers, all-rounders and umpires in the local league, including women players.
 
The award which was instituted in 1998 for only the Dubai Cricket Council players now encompasses player performances in the entire UAE.

It has been held 13 times and a total cash prize of Dh214,000 has been presented to 63 cricketers, 25 umpires and two lady cricketers of the UAE.