F.P. Report
ISLAMABAD: The T Ten Global Sports, organizer of the Abu Dhabi T10 and US-based SAMP Army Cricket Franchise announced the inaugural season of the US Masters T10 league in the United States in Dallas, Texas.
he thrilling 10-over format matches will have legendary cricketers who have retired from the international format as well as young stars who will begin their careers in the sport, said a press release issued by the organisers.
Ritesh Patel, the owner of SAMP Army Cricket Franchise – one of the main organisers of the American edition & League partner said, “Excited to bring this fast explosive cricket format to the USA. Players participating in this tournament have huge following all over the globe and this is a great opportunity for American fans to witness this for the first time on American soil.” After six momentous editions of the Abu Dhabi T10, and an upcoming Indian Masters League, T Ten Global sports are thrilled to announce the inaugural edition of US Masters T10 League in USA.
“T10 was founded in 2017 to bring to the format of a fast game like football and we are in the US now after 6 years.
Since this is a fast, energetic and action-based sport we thought US would be great destination for a format like this. ” The launch of the US Masters T10 League saw in attendance cricketers like Corey Anderson, Misbah Ul Haq, Shiv Narain Chanderpaul and other USA National and Domestic players.
“It’s a great honour to be a part of this format in the US, especially at this age. Everyone wants the older players to play again and so US Masters T10 will be a success”, said former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq.
To embed the sport of cricket within the audience of America, other US sporting stars are also joining by buying ownership within teams. NBA Superstar Spencer Dinwiddie is joining the Morrisville Unity team.
“I am super excited to be a part of the US Masters T10 League and working alongside Shaji Ul Mulk and Ritesh Patel that are introducing this growing international sport of Cricket to America.” Kayvon Thibodeaux of the NY Giants NFL team said, “I’m excited to be an part of a growing international sport of Cricket coming to America.”The league will see six teams competing in the new fastest Cricket format. (APP)
