Global T20 Namibia: In what could be a huge breakthrough for T20 cricket, Cricket Namibia is all set to host a four-team tournament following the Asia Cup 2022. Thr T20 competition could also see an India vs Pakistan clash, with Ranji side Bengal facing off against PSL franchise Lahore Qalandars. The two teams will be joined by Namibia, and a representative team from South Africa as per reports. Follow Global T20 Namibia live updates on Insidesport.IN
Global T20 Namibia: Bengal, Lahore Qalandars, Namibia set to play “first of its kind” T20 tournament, CSA also set to join – Follow Live updates
Bengal have confirmed their participation, and Qalandars have agreed in principle, with a South African side likely to be named soon. ESPNcricinfo understands that some logistical niggles need ironing out before the final go-ahead.
On Friday, Bengal named a 16-man team for the tournament. Abhimanyu Easwaran will be at the helm, and a number of other regulars – Shahbaz Ahmed, Ishan Porel, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep, Writtick Chatterjee, among others – are included, with some fresh faces too.
“The broadcasters for the tournament came before our president [Avishek Dalmiya] and invited us. We took the opportunity to play six-seven games before the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy [India’s domestic T20 tournament for men], because we can get to play against a World Cup team,” Das told ESPNcricinfo.
“The ambition is that there are several young players who are playing in local cricket in Bengal and performing fantastically with respect to T20s. So we are sending mostly those young guys so that we can make our team for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Global T20 Namibia: Bengal, Lahore Qalandars, Namibia set to play “first of its kind” T20 tournament, CSA also set to join – Follow Live updates
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