The Butani Cup
Press Release - 8 November 2001
Even with two million dollars worth of prize money up for grabs
at the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes, there will be more at stake. The
participating countries will be battling it out for the coveted
Butani Cup.
The Hong Kong Cricket Association is honouring Mr. Papu Butani
for founding and creating the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes, and for
his outstanding contribution and commitment to Hong Kong Cricket,
by naming the Cup after him.
This unique and majestic cup was created by Butani Jewellery and
took one month to design, and fifteen craftsman three months to
create.
Butani Cup |
Valued at more than HK$300,000.00, a lot of thought and attention
has been given to the creation of the Butani Cup. It weighs 15kgs
and is hand sculpted out of pure silver and is dipped in solid
24k gold. The batsman at the top of the trophy has been fashioned
to precise detail and is shown to be hitting six cricket balls
studded with 60 carats of rubies and 12 carats of diamonds
representing the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes. The helmets at the base
of the trophy are made out of gold and enamel, and represent the
national colors of all the cricket-playing nations.
The Butani Cup is the showpiece of the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes.
It will not only raise the prestige and profile of the event, but
will also add to excitement and drama of this two-day sporting
spectacle.
© Hong Kong Cricket Association