Category: USA Cricket

US Open T20 brings great economic impact

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BOCA RATON/FL – USA: The recently concluded US Open T20 tournament staged by Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) at the Central Broward Regional Park was a shot in the arm financially for many businesses in the Broward area. A study of the economic impact that the tournament brought revealed there was a boost of around USD$5M at the end of the five-day tournament. This was welcome news for many businesses who have been struggling with the advent of the Covid 19 Pandemic. The tournament which was played from December 15 to…

Qureshi back in the runs

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BOCA RATON/FL – USA: Hard-hitting all-rounder Zishawn Qureshi was back among the runs on Sunday hitting 54 for Maq Stars but this could not help them stave off defeat at the hands of Tigers at the Maq Stadium in Delray Beach, Florida. Qureshi did not have the best of times at the US Open T20 getting a highest of 21 but did well with the ball. Sunday he clobbered the Tigers attack to all parts of the ground in scoring a rapid half-century that will now give him confidence as…

CCUSA hosts President’s Cup

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BOCA RATON/FL – USA: Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) will host the inaugural President’s Cup in Tampa, Florida on February 13 and 14. This was revealed by the chairman of CCUSA Mahammad Qureshi who said that a deal has been struck with cricket officials in Tampa led by Mahalad Prahlad Madabushi. The tournament will see four teams battling for the first prize of $10,000 and all matches will be carried ‘live’ on MaqTv. Speaking to News925 Qureshi said: “We have been in talks with Prahlad and there is a new ground…

Birthday boy Zishawn looking towards 2021

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Cricketer Zishawn Qureshi at right having dinner with his father Mahammad Qureshi and younger brother Aayan Qureshi

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MARGATE/FL – USA: Captain of the US All Stars team Zishawn Qureshi while celebrating his birthday on Tuesday is focussing on the new cricket season and what 2021 has in store for him. Fresh from leading his team to the semi-finals of the US Open T20 tournament, Qureshi is anxious to get back to the field of play as soon as possible. “After the US Open T20 I have been to Colorado and then visited St. Augustine. After this, it is back to work because I am hoping that things…

The rise of a young administrator

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Sofian Qamar at right in one of his new adopted roles as television presenter

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SUNRISE/FL – USA: With a love for cars and a serious passion for basketball, no one would have thought that this young man would have such a central role in the development of cricket in the United States but the fact is Sofian Qamar is rising fast as a very good cricket administrator under the Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) banner. Born in New York but later settling down at Boca Raton where is married to Samantha Qamar and has three wonderful young kids in Soha, Saphirra, and Sahil the family…

Christmas greetings from CCUSA chairman

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On this occasion of Christmas under difficult times chairman and CEO of Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) Mahammad Qureshi says that the best gift in being alive to celebrate the day today after what the world has gone through this year. “This has been one of the hardest years in our history with the Covid 19 pandemic which unfortunately is still here with us and just the mere fact that we get out of bed today shows the blessings that we receive. “I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and…

US Open 2021 registration opens

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SUNRISE/FL – USA: Registration for the popular US Open T20 tournament for 2021 has already opened and Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) is accepting teams already. This is the word from CEO and chairman of the CCUSA Mahammad Qureshi. Speaking to 925 News he said: “We have already opened registration for the US Open T20 tournament next year and teams are already showing interest. While the dust is still settling on this year’s remarkable tournament we are already moving ahead with planning the next event.” The Atlanta Param Veers with T20…

Ali Khan praises Maq

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CEO of the MAQ Group Mahammad Qureshi and ace fast bowler Muhammad Ali Khan.

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SUNRISE/FL – USA: USA fast bowler Muhammad Ali Khan has come out in praise of CEO of Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) Mahammad Qureshi for his assistance in taking cricket forward in America. Ali was presented with a 1.5-acre parcel of land in Orange County near Disney World by Qureshi for besting the best bowler at the US Open T20 this year. Ali speaking to 925 News said: “I am very happy with the gesture shown to be by the Maq Group and Maq himself. He is really the God father…

Gayle presented with gift of land

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CEO of the Maq Group Mahammad Qureshi presents Chris Gayle with his reward

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SUNRISE/FL – USA: The Universe Boss how has an acre and a half piece of real estate in Orange County close to Disney World because of his wonderful batting at the US Open T20 tournament in Fort Lauderdale over the weekend. Gayle’s batting allowed the Atlanta Param Veers to win the 2020 edition of the US Open T20 tournament at the Central Broward Regional Park in Fort Lauderdale Sunday. He scored 49 to lead Atlanta to 182/6 off their allotted 20 overs and 22 Yards responded with 172/7. He also…

Atlanta US Open T20 champions

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Johnson Charles attacks during his innings off 70 in the finals.

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SUNRISE/FL – USA: Atlanta Param Veers with great performances from West Indians Johnson Charles and Chris Gayle won the 2020 edition of the US Open T20 tournament at the Central Broward Regional Park in Fort Lauderdale Sunday. The Param Veers team missing skipper Rayad Emrit, Akeal Hosein, Khary Pierre, and Kissoondath Magram fought well and got over 22 Yards by 10 runs to lift their first-ever US Open title. Gayle’s 49 and Johnson’s 70 paced Atlanta to 182/6 off their allotted 20 overs and 22 Yards responded with 172/7. Chasing…