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A new cricket tournament will launch in Guyana from November 26 to December 7, with matches set to be held at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence.
The Global Super League will be sanctioned by Cricket West Indies and is fully supported by the government of Guyana, who will be a stakeholder in the tournament.
The competition will feature five teams from five different countries competing for a $1m (£764,000/€912,000) prize fund. The Guyana Amazon Warriors, who won the Caribbean Premier League in 2023, will compete alongside four other “established” T20 teams.
According to ESPNcricinfo, Hampshire has been invited to take part in the inaugural Global Super League. Different teams from around the world will be invited to take part each season.
The tournament will be South America’s first standalone cricket event. It will feature a mini league of 11 matches, with each team playing four matches and the top two progressing to the final.
Mohammed Irfaan Ali, president of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, said: “The Global Super League has the full support of the Government of Guyana as we build a world-class sports tourism product. Cricket is part of our cultural history, it is that unifying force, part of our heritage and an integral part of our strategic objective in economic diversification with a strong emphasis on tourism. As Guyana positions itself as a global shaper in the energy, food and climate landscape, we will use this platform to bring a world-class tournament to our shores.”
Clive Lloyd, chairman of the Global Super League, added: “I’d like to welcome cricket fans from around the world to this exciting new event. The passion for cricket in Guyana rivals that of fans anywhere, and we look forward to celebrating our love of the game and our rich and vibrant country with both those visiting in person and watching from around the world. I would like to thank His Excellency Dr Mohammed Irfaan Ali for his vision of a new cricket event for Guyana, one that will captivate the world.”
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