The World Mithai & Namkeen Convention Purchasing 2026 is not only bringing business, buying, networking and festive-season planning to Hyderabad, but also adding a full dose of cricketing excitement with the Fanna Babu Memorial WMNC Cricket League.
The league will be held on 16th and 17th July 2026 at HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad. The League Matches will begin on 16th July 2026 from 5:00 PM onwards, followed by the much-awaited Grand Finale on 17th July 2026 from 5:00 PM onwards.
Organised in loving memory of Fanna Babu, this special cricket league celebrates his passion for sports, friendship and the true spirit of cricket. WMNC Purchasing 2026 has warmly invited the entire Mithai, Namkeen, Snacks, Bakery, Packaging, Ingredients, Machinery and allied industry fraternity to come together, cheer loudly, support their favourite teams, and add energy to this memorable sporting evening.
Adding further warmth and honour to the occasion, Fanna Babu’s brothers — Shri Shiv Kishan ji, Shri Madhusudhan ji and Shri Manoharlal ji — have expressed their happiness and wholehearted support for this special initiative. Their encouragement, involvement and blessings have added great emotional value to the league. The organisers are delighted that all the prizes will be distributed by their hands, making the moment even more memorable for the players, teams and the entire industry fraternity.
This time, six spirited teams will enter the field with bats, balls, strategy, team spirit and, of course, plenty of friendly banter:
Participating Teams
• Burfi Blasters
Captain: Navin Gupta (Kaali Ghata Namkeen)
• Samosa Smashers
Captain: Deepak Kishanchand (RK Creations)
• Laddoo Lovers
Captain: Chandu Kanna (Balaji Ghee Sweets)
• Bhujiya Crackers
Captain: Nilesh Dedhia (Sri Shanti Suppliers)
• Masala Masters
Captain: Viren Desai (Divyantu Food Products)
• Allied Attackers
Captain: Salil Gulati (Packez)
From sweet boundaries to spicy wickets, from crispy catches to crunchy cheers, the Fanna Babu Memorial WMNC Cricket League promises to be a lively celebration of friendship, sportsmanship and industry bonding. The event will give the industry a break from business discussions and provide a chance to connect in a lighter, happier, and more energetic atmosphere.
We invite all industry friends to join in large numbers, support the players, encourage the captains, celebrate the winners, and make the cricket league a memorable highlight of WMNC Purchasing 2026.
See you all there — let’s cheer, celebrate and make this cricket league a super-hit industry gathering!