Cricket Board of Maldives held its annual celebration of cricket on 12 March 2025. The celebration themed, “Cricket Evening” has been held for over 22 years but was postponed following COVID 19 restrictions.
During this year’s event, various awards were presented for on the field performances over the last three years (2022, 2023 and 2024).
Off the field activities by people and groups were also recognised for their service and contribution to Maldives Cricket during the event which was graced by Minister of Sports, Fitness and Recreation Hon. Abdullah Rafiu.
List of Awards
Cricket Partner Recognition
Maldives Islamic Bank – Attire Sponsor of the Maldives National Cricket Team
Nestle Milo – Development Program and Tournament Sponsor
Fathaha – Ground Advertising Sponsor
Sonee Sports Pvt Ltd – Ground Advertising Sponsor
Sonee Hardware Pvt Ltd – Ground Advertising Sponsor
MI Raajje – Ground Advertising Sponsor
S&M International Pvt Ltd- Ground Advertising Sponsor
Cricket Service Award
Hussain Firag – for dedicated and exemplary service in organizing cricket events
Sudeesh Sudhan – Outstanding Service as a Coach
Muhammad Obaidullah Syed – Outstanding Service as an Umpire
Maryam Leen Luthufee – Outstanding Service as a Scorer
Hussain Fariyaz – Service to Maldives Cricket through Broadcast Media
Azaam Ali Fulhu – Service to Maldives Cricket through Web and Print Media
President’s Award
Ahmed Amir – for his Dedicated Service Towards the Overall Development of Cricket in the Maldives
Junior and Youth Cricket Awards
Mizyan Ibrahim – Best Atoll Cricketer (Boys)
Sumayya Binth Hameed – Best Atoll Cricketer (Girls)
Abdulla Mabsar – Best Junior Cricketer
Shius Fareed -Emerging Player
Mohamed Miuvaan Shifaau – Most Promising Player (Men’s)
Shamma Ali – Most Promising Player (Woman’s)
Maldives Cricket Awards
Ibrahim Rizan – Bowler of the Year 2022 (Men)
Ahmed Ameel Mauroof – Bowler of the Year 2023 (Men)
Nabaa Binth Naseem – Bowler of the Year 2023 (Women)
Ibrahim Rizan – Bowler of the Year 2024 (Men)
Adam Nasif Umar – Batter of the Year 2022 (Men)
Yoosuf Azyan Farhath – Batter of the Year 2023 (Men)
Sumayya Binth Hameed – Batter of the Year 2023 (Women)
Yoosuf Azyan Farhath – Batter of the Year 2024 (Men)
Tharaka Ruwan – Expatriate Player of the Year 2024 (Men)
Club Awards
Milan Cricket Academy – Club of the Year 2022
Milan Cricket Academy – Club of the Year 2023
CBL Sports – Club of the Year 2024
Cricketer of the Year Award
Adam Nasif Umar – Cricketer of the Year 2022 (Men)
Sumayya Binth Hameed – Cricketer of the Year (Women) 2023
Adam Nasif Umar – Cricketer of the Year (Men) 2023
Yoosuf Azyan Farhath – Cricketer of the Year 2024 (Men)
CBM also launched three new initiatives during the celebration event:
Cricket Academy of Maldives CBM affiliated academy that will manage and run grassroots and youth development programs;
SEEDS Programme Aimed at introducing cricket to 5000 new children over the next three years in different parts of the Maldives; and
Maldives Sixes First international cricket series to be hosted by CBM. The tournament is scheduled for 2026.
Three MOUs were also signed which will contribute to the expansion and promotion of cricket in the Maldives. They are;
MoU with South Asia Network for the development of Fuvahmulah Cricket Ground
MoU with T10 Sports India as apparel/Kit partner of Maldives Cricket
MoU with Maldives Islamic Bank as jersey sponsor for national team and umpires.
“We are very glad that Cricket Evening is back after a hiatus. It is the longest running sports award events in the country and honours all those involved in cricket – from players to technical officials and sponsors. It is also an event that brings together the entire cricket community under one roof, all celebrating the great game we love. We were honoured to have the Sports Minister grace the event as Chief Guest. The event was also live telecast by national sports broadcaster YES TV, which ensured it reached a wider audience and promoted Maldives Cricket.”
CBM President, Mohamed Faisal
Link to event photos: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjC5jCM
Link to event live coverage: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FhSdvp9tP/
