As the whole nation collectively waits, with bated breath to watch the forthcoming India - West Indies cricket series that kick start from May 16 to July 04, Spice Telecom, has found the perfect way to add zing to the occasion by launching an exciting cricket based game - "Spice Super Sixes Challenge Quiz!" Launched by the ace spinner Harbhajan Singh, the cricket quiz, will provide an exciting opportunity for cricket enthusiasts to test their cricketing knowledge. The occasion was marked with fun & frolic as underprivileged children from Red Cross Deaf & Dumb School, Bal Bhawan, Sarabha Nagar, were given tips on cricket, bowling and fitness by the spin maestro. A Good Luck graffiti message board was also unveiled, for Ludhiana residents to covey their best wishes to the Indian cricket team.

Spice Super Sixes Cricket Challenge Quiz

To participate in the exciting Cricket Challenge Quiz, Spice cricket buffs need to dial 555 and answer simple cricket based questions to be able to take home the 'Weekly Man of the Match Award'. Prizes include autographed cricket memorabilia & Nokia handsets.

  The Super Six cricket quiz contest has 6 levels; at each level the degree of difficulty of the Question is increased.
  Subscribers can change the degree of difficulty of the question and score 1, 2, 3 run for simple questions or opt for a more difficult question by hitting a boundary at 4 or a six.
  Each participant will have a team of six, with every incorrect answer; one team member will be removed from the game.
  With each correct answer, participants can accumulate points/scores and the subscriber with maximum points would be eligible for the 'Weekly Man of the Match' draw and can take home exciting prizes like Nokia handsets.
  The Super Six Cricket Challenge Quiz can be played at a nominal rate of Rs.6/- per minute

Cricket celebrations with underprivileged children

The occasion was also marked with celebrations and joy as over 20 deaf and dumb children from 'Red Cross Deaf & Dumb School', were invited by Spice Telecom, to meet their favourite cricketer, Harbhajan Singh. Children between the age group of 5 and 15 years were seen having the time of their lives trying to emulate their cricket hero, as he gave tips on bowling, batting and fitness to each of the budding enthusiast.

Mr. Sidharth Mehra, Senior Manager - Marketing, Spice Telecom, opined that "Spice Telecom has always made a conscious effort to reach out to the underprivileged sections of our society. By organizing today's sporting event, for these special children, we hope to be able to give them a unique opportunity to meet their cricket hero. This initiative is a small step towards helping these children celebrate life - the Spice way."

The ace maestro, Harbhajan Singh, said that "Cricket is a fascinating game that can now be played not just on the ground but on Spice mobile as well. The Super Sixes Challenge quiz will actually test the knowledge of cricket enthusiast across all age groups. I am pleased to launch this game, and unveil the good luck graffiti message board today which provides the people of Ludhiana a unique platform to wish the Indian team the very best of luck for the upcoming India-West Indies cricket series'.


About Spice Telecom, Punjab:
Spice is Punjab's premier mobile phone service provider and is the first cellular operator in India to be ISO 9001-2000 certified for its entire operations. Spice has an extensive network across more than 205 cities and towns in the state, covering 95% of Punjab’s urban area. In addition, it also covers more than 3250 km of roads and highways in Punjab including connectivity on the National Highway and GT Road. Spice subscribers can roam on national and international networks. In fact, Spice has the highest International roaming coverage involving tie-ups with over 416 International operators across 199 countries.