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Legendary batsman and former West Indian captain Brian Lara has said he is looking forward to the third edition of Global T20 Canada, which is scheduled to begin on July 20 in CAA Centre, Brampton.
Reflecting his eagerness to watch some of the world’s most talented T20 cricketers, Lara said, “I am really excited for this year’s GT20 Canada’s schedule. This year, all six teams look fantastic. I’ll be there to enjoy some mesmerising cricket.”
This year, the mix of teams will feature Toronto Nationals, Brampton Wolves, Montreal Tigers and Vancouver Knights with two debutants– Surrey Jaguars and Mississauga Panthers. Adding an extra layer of excitement, legendary West Indian cricketer Brian Lara has joined as a mentor for the tournament.
The event serves as a platform for local Canadian talent to showcase their skills alongside international stars.
Lara added that some of the finest T20 players from around the world would feature in the tournament, “We have some of the great T20 players in the world, we have got the ‘Turbanator’ Harbhajan Singh, Mohammed Rizwan.. we also have the great all-rounder Shakib Al Hassan, along with ‘Boom Boom’ Afridi and the ‘Universe Boss’ Chris Gayle.”
Lara’s presence as the ambassador for Global T20 Canada has not only spurred the enthusiasm among the fans but also among participating teams.
The grand line-up of marquee players also includes Caribbean all-rounder Andre Russell, Chris Lynn, Colin de Grandhomme, Colin Munro, Shoaib Malik, Alex Hales, Iftikhar Ahamed, Rassie van der Dussen as their marquee picks for this edition.
The tournament is also expected to present Canada’s finest talent in cricket who are looking to utilise this exposure of playing alongside the stars of the game.
Action begins July 20, when the home team Brampton Wolves will begin their campaign against new entrants Mississauga Panthers.
