Building on the cricket fever sweeping North America with the successful ongoing T20 cricket showpiece, GT20 Canada 2024 is ready to captivate fans from July 25 to August 11 in Brampton, Ontario.
The Canada Cricket League aims to popularise cricket and build a robust cricketing ecosystem in North America and this time tournament promises a blend of local and international talent, ensuring high-quality cricket entertainment
GT20 Canada has become a staple on the Canadian, North American, and global cricketing calendars, showcasing the sport’s growth, especially after Canada’s historic debut in the ICC T20 World Cup and impressive performances from homegrown stars.
Gurmeet Singh Bhamrah, Founder of GT20 Canada, emphasised the league’s role in developing cricket in North America:
“The GT20 Canada continues to play a vital role in the development of the game in Canada. When top international stars regularly rub shoulders with the best domestic talent, it makes a lasting impact on the game’s growth in the region.”
Cricket Superstars to Grace GT20 Canada 2024
The tournament will feature international cricket superstars alongside North America’s finest local talent. Among the big names are:
- David Warner and Marcus Stoinis from Australia
- Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi from Pakistan
- Caribbean stars Sunil Narine and Carlos Brathwaite
- Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan
- Afghan talents Mohammad Nabi and Naveen-ul-Haq
Each of the six franchises will include six players from ICC Full Member nations and four from Associate nations, alongside eight Canadian players per team, fostering local talent development.
Joy Bhattacharya, CEO of GT20 Canada, highlighted the league’s goals, “The league was formed with the goal of unlocking the tremendous potential for cricketing growth in the region.”
“By attracting global superstars and providing a platform for local talent, GT20 Canada 2024 is set to elevate the sport, inspire new generations of players and fans, and firmly establish cricket as a major sporting fixture in North America,”
he added.
Local and International Talent Showcase
The entire Canadian national squad will participate, including captain Saad Bin Zafar, top run-scorer Nicholas Kirton, and Aaron Johnson, who recently scored a half-century on the challenging New York pitch during the ICC T20 World Cup. Joining them are Andries Gous, the highest run-scorer at the World Cup, and Harmeet Singh Baddhan, both instrumental in the United States’ memorable ICC T20 World Cup campaign.
Teams and Players
- Brampton Wolves: Headlined by David Warner.
- Toronto Nationals: Bolstered by Shaheen Afridi and Romario Shepherd.
- Vancouver Knights: Featuring Babar Azam, Mohammad Amir, and Mohammad Rizwan.
- Surrey Jaguars: Powered by Marcus Stoinis and Sunil Narine.
- Bangla Tigers Mississauga: Strengthened by Shakib Al Hasan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Hazratullah Zazai.
- Montreal Tigers: Champions of the 2023 edition, featuring Naveen-ul-Haq, Chris Lynn, and Sherfane Rutherford.
The detailed schedule of the tournament will be announced soon. Cricket fans in North America can look forward to a summer filled with thrilling matches and exceptional performances.
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