Legendary Vengsarkar Set to Mentor Teams at Inaugural Sixty Strikes Tournament in US
The first Sixty Strikes Tournament will take place here on October 4 and one of the six teams will be coached by former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar.
The National Cricket League USA and the University of Texas at Dallas will collaborate to host the ten-day competition, which will include six international teams.
According to a statement, team leaders include people like Mohammad Kaif, Sunil Narine, Dwayne Bravo, Mohammad Amir, Angelo Mathews, Jason Roy, Mohammad Nabi, Tamim Iqbal, Shakib Al Hasan, Shahid Afridi, and Kamran Akmal.
Vivian Richards and Sanath Jayasuriya have been named among the coaches, and mentors Dilip Vengsarkar and Zaheer Abbas will be there.
“Texas is proud to host the inaugural Sixty Strikes Tournament,” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.
“Earlier this year, Texas hosted the first T20 Cricket World Cup in the United States, and our great state has welcomed the Major League Cricket and National Cricket League USA — both of which have a presence and teams in North Texas. As cricket expands its global fan base, Texas will hold front-row seats to its growth across the nation.”
The Sixty Strikes event will utilize a shortened 60-ball style recognized for power hitting and high-scoring sets. The rapid, action-packed games normally last roughly 90 minutes and allow participants to be more aggressive while exhibiting their skills.
Many members of the “UT Dallas community play or follow the game,” according to UT Dallas President Richard C. Benson, therefore the university had little trouble deciding to work with them.
“We are excited for the opportunity to host alumni and supporters and to introduce newcomers to our university,” he added.
“UT Dallas, home of many international students and the Comets Cricket Club, is the perfect site for NCL USA’sinaugural season,” said James B. Milliken, chancellor of The University of Texas System.
NCL USA chairman Arun Agarwal said that it will be a “groundbreaking moment for cricket in the U.S.” as the sport attempts to capture the attention of Americans.
“By merging world-class cricket with premier entertainment, we will captivate a diverse audience and elevate the sport’s presence in North Texas. Sixty Strikes is set to be a game-changer,” Agarwal said.
The university will undergo various “facility enhancements” in preparation for the event, including updates to the UT Dallas cricket field and the installation of lighting.
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