Producer KP Srikanth for the first major promotion of his under production film 'Shiva' starring Shivarajakumar and Ragini in the lead roles of N Omprakash Rao direction caught up with the present craze cricket mania.

We had already Dr Raj cup in Hubli, CCL one and two season was played featuring film stars. Now the 'Shiva' cup in Tennis Ball cricket involving the local teams in nook and corner of Karnataka.

It is state level Tennis Ball cricket tournament starting on 24th of February at Chitradurga for three days. Rs.2 lakh is for the winning two. First runner up would get Rs.1 lakh and Rs.50000 for second runner up team.

Sri Shivalingananda Swamiji of Kabira Math and Valmiki Prasannanda Swamiji of Valmiki Guru Peetha inaugurate the 'Shiva Cup' trophy.