T10, the latest and shortest version of instant cricket, will make its debut in Canada later this month. This time, girls and women in colorful clothing will take to the field in the first-ever major international T10 event on Canadian soil. Instead of Brampton, the acknowledged cricket capital of cricket in Canada, this marquee event will be held at Danville Park in Mississauga.
After the mixed success of the weather-marred T20 World Cup for men jointly staged by the USA and West Indies, cricket looks set to spread its base in North America. Early this month, Brampton organized its second edition of the GT 20 cricket tournament. Women cricketers will now take over the onerous task of popularizing this bat and ball game further in Canada through this three-day extravaganza featuring both present and upcoming women cricketers.
“We are thrilled to bring such a high-caliber event to Mississauga,” Atul Ahuja, Curator, said. “The World T10TM Women’s Series and World T10TM Rising Star Women Series are set to be incredible showcases of talent and skill. We invite fans from all around to join us in celebrating the sport and supporting these fantastic teams and players.”
After Brampton, it is now the turn of Mississauga to host an exciting sports extravaganza. It is all set to welcome the World T10TM Women’s Series and the World T10TM Rising Star Women’s Series from August 31 to September 2. This thrilling weekend of T10 will feature some of the best players from across Canada and the Caribbean, showcasing high-energy matches and unparalleled sporting talent. Former Member of the Provincial Assembly and sitting Councillor Dipika Damerla will inaugurate the series on August 31.
In the World T10TM Women’s Series, three teams – Trinidad South Young Warriors, Mississauga Premiers and Montreal Thunders – will battle it out for supremacy:
Since it will be a premier event, each team will bring its A-game to the field, promising exhilarating matches to showcase of high-octane fast paced sport. T10, being the latest and shortest version, not only promises exciting battles between the bat and the ball but also some sizzling shots, some spectacular saves on the field and some immaculate bowling to ensure each game witnesses rapid scoring, dynamic gameplay, and intense competition as these teams vie for the top spot.
Simultaneously, the World T10TM Rising Star Women Series will highlight the emerging talent of three promising teams – East Credit Rapids, Meadowvale Glory, and Malton Arrows. This series for promising and upcoming players will provide a platform for the next generation of players to shine and demonstrate their skills on a grand stage. The Rising Star Series promises to be a launchpad for future stars. The T10 format, known for its fast-paced and action-packed nature, ensures that both series will be a spectacle of high-intensity match-ups, providing entertainment for all fans of the sport.
(Prabhjot Singh is a senior journalist. He writes with equal aplomb on sports and politics. He can be reached at Prabhjot416@gmail.com)