Category: USA Cricket

10th edition of US Open T20 breaks numerous records

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The 10th edition of US Open T20 cricket 2018 organized by CCUSA was a remarkable one as over 1000 cricket players entered the 2018 US Open Cricket tournament’s draft and 20 teams registered for the event. Moreover, the draft was watched by over 1.7 million people worldwide via online platforms whereas the event attracted about 9.5 million viewers globally on MAQTV. These numbers proved the tremendous growth and popularity of US Open Cricket in 2018 which support the impeccable efforts of Mahammad Ahmed Qureshi and CCUSA organizing committee who have…

Qureshi father/son combo blasts South India

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MARGATE/FL – USA: The father/son combination of Mahammad Qureshi and Zishawn Qureshi taught the South Indian players a lesson on Sunday, as they hammered their bowling to take Trinbago to an eight-wicket victory in the South Florida League. After South India was bowled out for 97 runs, Mahammad opened the batting with Barry Khemrajsingh and they posted 19 runs for the first wicket. Khemrajsingh left for just three runs and Zishawn who featured at the GT20 in Canada recently came in to join his father. With the elder Qureshi playing…

Massive response to US Open T20.

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QUEEN’S/ NEW YORK: USA – There has been an overwhelming response by teams that want to take part in the 11th US Open T20 tournament which takes place in Fort Lauderdale from December 18 to 23. The most popular T20 tournament in North America has seen some of the world’s best T20 players participate and teams have been lining up to come in for the latest edition, since registration opened recently. At the moment the count is 56 the number of teams that have registered online to participate in the…

CCUSA brings 2 billion dollars investment.

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Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) has done it again with an injection of US$2B into the development of cricket. This was announced by chairman of Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) Mahammad Qureshi during his address to the gathering at the US Hall of Fame function on Saturday night at Queens in New York. The successful businessman has partnered with Burkhiya Sports Group to develop cricket in America, Canada, Pakistan and the West Indies. This injection will come in the form of the newest format of the game called Maq Cricket59 which will…

CCUSA’s Najam inducted into Hall of Fame.

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Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) member Sharaz Najam was inducted into the 2019 US Cricket Hall of Fame on Saturday night at a gala event hosted by the association at Anjum’s in Queens Village New York. Najam who is president of Midwest Cricket Council (MCC) was a popular choice among the Hall of Fame for the work he has done in developing cricket in the Chicago region. The Pakistani-born businessman was very happy to be bestowed the honor and said it was a tremendous privilege. “I am truly humbled to be…

Caribbean people warms to Qureshi

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QUEENS/NEW YORK: Chairman of Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) Mahammad Qureshi was well received by a large gathering of West Indian nationals at the 38th US Cricket Hall of Fame programme in Queens United States on Saturday night. The businessman and cricket administrator received rapturous applause when he was introduced as a true friend of Caribbean cricket and a master administrator in the United States. Qureshi was praised for his substantial investment in cricket in the US, where he has spent around 20 million in the development of the sport. Senior…

Zishawn Qureshi grabbed six wickets in two matches and also scored a rapid 34.

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US All Stars skipper in prime form With the 2019 US Open T20 tournament just a few months away, skipper of the US All Stars team Zishawn Qureshi has been warming up for the major tournament with some excellent performances. The all-rounder recently turned out for Kentucky Cricket Club in the Louisville Majors cricket league and grabbed six wickets in two matches. In the first match against Louisville CC, Qureshi was at his best for his team, as he grabbed 3/16 off four overs. Louisville was bowled out for just…

St. Maarten Cricket Association president Dwayne Elgin with his fiancee Natacha Montero Bartolo relaxes the day after the Nagico T20.

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Elgin points the way forward for St. Maarten The future of cricket in St. Maarten is bright so says president of the St. Maarten Cricket Association, Dwayne Elgin. The businessman who has taken cricket on the Island to massive strides in recent times said he was looking to take cricket to the position where more and more cricketers came come out of his jurisdiction and not only play for the Leeward Islands but West Indies. At the moment the most celebrated cricketer coming from St. Maarten is the former West…

King Cobra rules in Chicago

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SKOKIE/ CHICAGO – USA: King Cobra’s defeated Green Mamba in the finals of the 2019 Chicago Cup after a brilliant 99 from Jay Desai. The classy right-hander was in perfect form and was harsh on all the bowlers. Chasing 143 runs to win the trophy, King Cobra reached their target at 144 for one in 16.1 overs. Desai in his brutal display needed just 54 balls and ended the match with a massive six down the ground. He slapped three fours and 10 sixes. With Mahammad Qureshi offering $50 for…

Qureshi adds his class to Chicago Cup

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SKOKIE/CHICAGO- USA: All-rounder Zishawn Qureshi showed that the experience gained at the recent Global T20 in Canada did not go to waste, as he impressed at the 2019 Chicago Cup. His best performance in the tournament was 4/25 playing for Green Mamba against Pythons at Washington Park. Using his guile to good effect he was able to cripple the Pythons’ batting and lead his team to victory. In the game, two brilliant catches were nabbed by the chairman of Cricket Council USA, Mahammad Qureshi. One in particular to gave Zishawn…