Bhatkal: A young fast Bowler from the town, Syed Akif Maliki s/o Syed Abubaker Maliki who is studying in second year, Bachelor of Commerce at Bangalore Al Ameen College, has been selected as a University Blue cricket player for Bengaluru City University team. 

Syed Akif Maliki will be representing Bengaluru University in the All India Inter University Cricket Tournament to be played at the Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai, Tamil Nadu from June 6 to June 15, 2022.

Syed Akif Maliki is also representing Bhatkal Al-Emaan cricket team and also played for Bhatkalsports academy at divison level cricket at Hubballi.

Many sports organisations of Bhatkal congratulated Syed Akif Maliki for his selection at Bengaluru University team.