Category: USA Cricket

Record prize money at US Open T20

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MARGATE: The richest T20 league in North America has been voted as the US Open T20 which is carded to take place from December 8 to 14 at the Central Broward Regional Park. The tournament’s prize money is now up to US$250,000 which represents the highest ever purse for Cricket in these parts.  Speaking about the increase in prize money chairman of Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) Mahammad Qureshi said he was quite happy in increasing the prize money.  “We continue to be leaders when it comes to cricket administration in…

MAQ Continues to Build Cricket

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CALIFORNIA- USA: Cricket administrator Mahammad Qureshi continues to build cricket across the United States and this time he has extended his arms all the way to California where he is now the major sponsor of the California Tape Ball cricket league. Qureshi flew across to California last weekend to witness the finals and also found time to engage Pakistan wicketkeeper/batsman Safaraz Ahmed in discussions. Ahmed was there as part of the CCF and MOCA meet and greet event where cricket enthusiasts were able to rub shoulders with him. Qureshi was…

Titans are MCL champions

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ARKANSAS/USA – Titans cricket club became the most successful club in the short history of the MCL as they won their third title by whipping Mavericks in the finals of the Arkansas tournament at Roger’s Park on Sunday. Previously Titans Cricket Club won two titles with both coming in Tampa in 2021 and 2022. Last year they lost the finals of the Arkansas tournament but this time around they were determined to take the title at home. After losing their first game to Udaan on a super over, Titans rebounded…

Afghan slams century for Mavericks

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ARKANSAS/USA – Opener Afghan Afghan slammed a wonderful century as Mavericks defeated previously unbeaten Udaan in their third round match as the Arkansas MCL 2023 continued at Roger’s Park on Sunday. He and inform opener Shahriyar Amir added 95 runs in just 8.3 overs to take Mavericks to a huge 211/6 off their allotted 20 overs. Afghan scored 118 off 55 balls with four sixes and 12 fours, while Amir who has been really consistent during the tournament made 43 runs off 38 balls with two sixes and three fours.…

Titans back to winning ways

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ARKANSAS/USA – Titans cricket club rebounded nicely with an emphatic win over Mavericks as action in the Arkansas MCL 2023 continued at Roger’s Park on Saturday. After their opening loss in the morning against Udaan, last year’s runners-up Titans cricket club needed a win to get back in contention for a place in the finals. They ran into Mavericks who had an opening win over World Stars. Mavericks scored a competitive 134 all out with Shahriyar Amir scoring a beautiful 77 off 51 balls with four sixes and seven fours.…

World Stars go under to Udaan

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ARKANSAS/USA – World Stars suffered their second loss as action in the Arkansas MCL 2023 continued at Roger’s Park on Saturday. World Stars lost their opening match to Mavericks on Friday and needed to defeat Udaan to stay in the competition however it was not to be. Batting first World Stars made only 103 all out in 17.4 overs. Top scoring was Abbas Awan with 28. All rounder Morshed Kalam made 19 but all the others struggled. The best of the bowlers for Udaan was Kushal Patel who followed up…

Super Over separates Titans and Udaan

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ARKANSAS/USA – Favorites Titans cricket club went under in a low scoring thriller to newcomers Udaan cricket club as action the Arkansas MCL 2023 continued at Roger’s Park on Saturday. Both teams struggled with the bat and scored a similar 105 in their allotted overs. In the Super Over Udaan took the victory by seven runs. Batting first Titans made 105 all out in 15.2 overs. They got a fine opening stand of 65 in just six overs from Sankalp Dekate and Siva Samala. However, after Samala left for 36…

Qamar welcomes association with GT20

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BOCA RATON/FL – USA: The Maq Group has forged an association with the GT20 for the next edition of the tournament in July in Canada. Sofian Qamar the president of Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) says that with Maq Group getting involved with the GT20 only good things are in store. MaqTv will take care of the promotion and marketing of this tournament. According to Qamar: “With our expertise at MAQ TV promoting the league and MAQ Group giving away real estate to the MVP, we will continue to elevate cricket…

Maq fights but World Stars lose

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ARKANSAS/USA – Mahammad Maq Qureshi was in good form with the bat but the World Stars still went under by a massive 123 runs to Mavericks in the opening match of the 2023 MCL Arkansas at the Roger’s Park. Batting first in good conditions Mavericks made 211/5 in their 20 overs. Qureshi then top scored for World Stars with 29 as they folded for 90 runs in 17.3 overs. Qureshi led a lone fight and was the eight wicket to fall after opening the batting. The right hander using the…

MCL Arkansas bowls off today

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ARKANSAS/USA – The 2023 edition of the Major Cricket League (MCL) Arkansas will bowl off today at the Roger’s Playing Field at 2.30pm. The first match will see World Stars led by Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) chairman Mahammad Qureshi coming up against Mavericks. On the opening day of the three-day tournament there will be only one match. This will be followed by three matches on day two and another three matches on day three.  There are four teams who will be vying for honors with the others being hosts Titans…