Dubai: Mumbai Indians’ stars proved top of the class for kids during a surprise visit to judge a drawing competition, organised by sponsors Etihad Airways.
Harbhajan Singh and Kieron Pollard were among the star players, who turned up at Gopi Birla Memorial School in South Mumbai, bringing smiles all around.
By entering the competition ‘My Dream Destination’, more than 150 children aged 10 to 12 years had a chance to win some great prizes, including merchandise and tickets to see their cricketing heroes in action.
The winners were announced by the cricketers-turned judges, who also spent time with the pupils and teachers signing autographs and taking pictures. Mitvi Dattani, aged 12, whose drawing of Disneyland was adjudged the winning piece of art, was the lucky pupil chosen to be part of the traditional coin toss ceremony at Mumbai Indians’ recent home match against Rising Pune Supergiants at Wankhede Stadium.
Currently at the top of the 10th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Mumbai Indians are looking for a third IPL title after successes in 2013 and 2015.
Neerja Bhatia, Etihad Airways Vice-President Indian Subcontinent, said: “Etihad Airways has a strong commitment to the community, continuing to look at ways to forge links between our promotional activities in the cities we fly to, and the local communities we serve. It was therefore with great joy and delight that we were able to bring together children at Gopi Birla Memorial School and their Mumbai Indians cricketing heroes for a fun morning.”
