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By K.R. Nayar  When the T10 League was first hosted in Sharjah in 2017, there were doubts whether cricket fans would embrace such a short format. However, over the years, cricket fans have enjoyed it so much that every edition, including the last one held in Abu Dhabi in 2022, was well received. This format, conceived by Shaji Ul Mulk, quickly gained popularity and has now spread to nations like Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and now the distant United States of America.   This format has always managed to silence the skeptics. Many wondered if it would succeed in the US where cricket has barely any fan following. But after this tournament, it is clear that the audience has been captivated with its action and compelled them to watch on the edge of their seats. Additionally, a celebrity match featuring film stars, who are known to keep their fans engaged with thrillers, was also held.   Shaji Ul Mulk, Chairman of T10 Sports Management The T10 Global team, led by Shaji Ul Mul...

By K.R. Nayar  It was the final that showcased why T10 is a format that rapidly captures fans' attention. Texas Chargers emerged victors, narrowly beating New York Warriors in a gripping final where both teams scored 92 runs in their allotted ten overs. The champion was determined through a one-over eliminator. Mohammad Hafeez, rightfully awarded the Player of the Series, aptly commented, "It was wonderful entertainment for the world of cricket." Texas Chargers -  winners of the inaugural US Masters T10 In the title clash held at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida, on Sunday, Texas Chargers won the toss and elected to bowl. They managed to restrict New York Warriors to 92 for 6 despite Jonathan Carter's unbeaten 39. However, Texas Chargers were also bowled out for 92, with New York Warriors' Sohail Khan taking a five-wicket haul, even though opener Mohammad Hafeez contributed 46 runs. The Super Over saw Sohail Khan, ...

 By K.R. Nayar Mohammad Hafeez's brilliant all-round performance lifted the Texas Chargers past the California Knights and into the final of the US Masters T10 League. In the Qualifier 2 match held at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida, on Saturday, Hafeez's unbeaten 68 guided the Texas Chargers to victory over California Knights' total of 139 for 3 in 10 overs. He also took two wickets to limit California Knights' score. Ultimately, Hafeez secured a seven-wicket win for his team with seven balls to spare. Winning the toss, the Texas Chargers chose to field. California Knights' opener, Aaron Finch, departed at a score of 19, falling to Imran Khan for 11 as he was bowled out cleanly. This was followed by an impressive performance by Jacques Kallis, who partnered with Milind Kumar to add 96 runs for the second wicket. However, Mohammad Hafeez interrupted their partnership by dismissing Milind Kumar for 41 when the score reac...

By K.R. Nayar Mohammad Hafeez's half-century and Thisara Perera's four-wicket spell guided the Texas Chargers past Morrisville Unity by 8 wickets in the Eliminator of the US Masters T10 League at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida, on Saturday. Hafeez scored 57 runs to propel the Texas Chargers beyond Morrisville Unity's total of 115 for 5. Thisara Perera's spell of 4 for 17 was instrumental in restricting Morrisville Unity to a reachable total despite Obus Pienaar's knock of 51. Morrisville Unity won the toss and chose to bat. Opener Jonathan Foo was dismissed in the second over with the score at 14, falling to Imran Khan for 9. Shehan Jayasuriya and Obus Pienaar forged a 42-run partnership for the second wicket. At a score of 56, Shehan Jayasuriya was dismissed by Thisara Perera for 21. This was followed by an even stronger partnership between Corey Anderson and Pienaar that pushed the total past the 100-run mark. In...

By K.R. Nayar Richard Levi, inspired and backed by his skipper Misbah Ul Haq, carried the New York Warriors into the final of the US Masters T10 League. This feat was achieved in the Qualifier 1 held at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida, on Saturday. The consistently performing Levi delivered an unbeaten 47, while Misbah Ul Haq stood firm with an unconquered 29, successfully chasing down the California Knights' total of 96 runs for 4 wickets in 10 overs. The New York Knights triumphed by eight wickets with eight balls to spare. California Knights won the toss and elected to bat. The opening duo of Jacques Kallis and Aaron Finch set an impressive tone by amassing 60 runs in just 5.5 overs. However, Kallis fell to Shahid Afridi after scoring 29. Subsequently, at a score of 77, Aaron Finch, who contributed 42 runs, was dismissed by Jerome Taylor. Finch's 22-ball innings included six boundaries and a six. Irfan Pathan, the match winn...

By K.R. Nayar Misbah Ul Haq, known for consistently defying his age to deliver match-winning performances, once again showcased his prowess in the 21st match of the US Masters T10 League to give New York Warriors a 33-runs win over  Morrisville Unity  . This match took place at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground in Lauderhill, Florida on Friday. Despite the formidable efforts of Morrisville Unity's pacer S. Sreesanth, who claimed 3 wickets for 25 runs, the 49-year-old Misbah contributed significantly by scoring a crucial 38 runs. His effort enabled the New York Warriors to post a competitive total of 139 for 6 in 10 overs. In response, Morrisville Unity struggled to accumulate runs, managing only 106 for 3 in 10 overs. This victory propelled the New York Warriors to the top of the league table. Following them were the California Knights in second place, while the Texas Chargers and Morrisville Unity secured the third and fourth positions respectively, ther...

By K.R. Nayar Imran Khan shares his name with the legendary Pakistani pacer Imran Khan and is therefore known as Imran Khan Jr. Unlike the legend, this Imran Khan bowls left-arm pace. Playing for Texas Chargers, he delivered a deadly four-wicket spell, conceding only 2 runs in the 20th match of the US Masters T10 held at Lauderhill, Florida, on Friday. His spell restricted Atlanta Riders for 102 for 9 while they were chasing the Texas Chargers' total of 124 in 20 overs, resulting in a 22-run victory. Winning the toss, Texas Chargers elected to bat. Opener Mukhtar Ahmed was dismissed by Harmeet Singh for 17 with the score at 19. Eight runs later, Mohammad Hafeez fell to Nasir Hossain for 2. Thisara Perera was caught behind by wicketkeeper Robin Uthappa off Mohammad Irfan for 2. Starting at 38 for 3 in 3.1 overs, Ben Dunk and Upul Tharanga took the score to 71. Tharanga became another victim of Nasir Hossain, departing for 9. Dunk maintained the scoring pace, smashing 53 runs o...

By K.R. Nayar Irfan Pathan emerged as the match winner for the California Knights in successive matches of the US Masters T10 held at Lauderhill, Florida. In the match against the Atlanta Riders on Thursday, he bowled the California Knights to victory through his tight bowling in the last over of the match. In Friday's match against the New Jersey Triton’s, he sparkled with the bat in a rain-affected match reduced to five overs. He cracked an unbeaten 31 to help the California Knights post 76 for 1. The New Jersey Triton’s could muster only 52 for 3 in five overs and lost the match by 24 runs. The defeat resulted in the New Jersey Triton’s failing to qualify for the play-offs. The New Jersey Triton’s won the toss and elected to field. California Knights' opener and captain, Aaron Finch, hit a quick 19 runs off seven balls with three boundaries and a six. Liam Plunkett got Finch out by having him caught behind by wicketkeeper Naman Ojha. Opener Ashley Nurse hit an unbeaten 2...

By K.R. Nayar Morrisville Unity and New Zealand’s finest all-rounder, Corey Anderson, who in 2014 hit the fastest One Day International hundred through his 36-ball knock against the West Indies and recorded many great spells with his left-arm pace, produced a spectacular all-round show in the 17th match of the US Masters T10 held on Thursday at Lauderhill, Florida. Anderson cracked an unbeaten 40 to help Morrisville Unity post 124 for 1 in 10 overs. He then produced a deadly spell, taking four wickets for just five runs from his two overs to restrict New Jersey Triton to 69 for 7, gifting his team an emphatic 55-run win. New Jersey Triton elected to field, hoping to restrict Morrisville Unity to a small total. However, all their plans were thwarted from the start. Opener Rajdeep Darbar and Shehan Jayasuriya put on 52 runs. Rajdeep retired hurt at a score of 15. One run later, Shehan Jayasuriya got out to Liam Plunkett for 34. Obus Pienaar, who is among the runs, and Corey Anderso...

By K.R. Nayar  Displaying the skills that established Irfan Pathan as one of India’s finest pacers, he led California Knights to a five-run victory over Atlanta Riders in the 17th match of the US Masters T10, held on Thursday at Lauderhill, Florida. His exceptional bowling performance limited Atlanta Riders to 89 for 4 while chasing the California Knights' total of 94 for 2 in 10 overs. California Knights won the toss and opted to bat. Skipper and opener Aaron Finch fell to Amila Aponso on the second ball of the second over, scoring just 2. Milind Kumar and Jacques Kallis then propelled the score to 42 in 4.4 overs. Following this, two of the cricketing world's finest hitters, Kallis and Ricardo Powell, aggressively pursued their shots. Kallis remained unbeaten with a score of 38, while Ricardo Powell achieved an unconquered 33. Together, they constructed an unbroken 52-run partnership for the third wicket. Kallis’ 27-ball innings included four boundaries and a six, while...