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US Masters T10 league launched in the presence of Shivanrine Chanderpaul and Misbah-ul-Haq

The organizers of the Abu Dhabi T10 and SAMP Army Cricket franchise announced the US Masters T10 league in USA’s Dallas in Texas on Sunday, May 7.

The official launch of the 10-over tournament witnessed the attendance of several renowned cricketers like Misbah-ul-Haq, Shivanarine Chanderpaul, Corey Anderson, and other USA national and domestic players.

A total of six teams will participate in the tournament. The 10-over format games will comprise legendary cricketers who have retired from international cricket and youngsters who will begin their careers in the sport. The development comes six years after Abu Dhabi T10 league.

Speaking at the event, Ritesh Patel, owner of the SAMP Army Cricket franchise 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.”

He continued:

“T10 was founded in 2017 to bring to the format of a fast game like football, and we are in the US now after six years. Since this is a fast, energetic, and action-based sport we thought the US would be a great destination for a format like this.”

“It’s a great honor to be a part of this format in the US” – Misbah-ul-Haq at the launch of the US Masters T10 league

Former Pakistan captain and head coach Misbah-ul-Haq, meanwhile, expressed his delight at participating in the US Masters T10 league. Speaking at the launch, he said:

“It’s a great honor 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.”
Excited to take part in The USA Masters T10 League! Looking forward to some great cricketing action. #USAMastersT10 twitter.com/icassociation/…

NBA superstar Spencer Dinwiddie and NFL player Kayvon Thibodeaux will also participate in the inaugural edition of the US Masters T10 league. The duo will join Morrisville Unity Team and the NY Warriors T10 team, respectively.

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