Category: USOPEN 2020

US Open T20 fully sanctioned by ICC

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 20,973 total views,  1 views today The 2021 US Open T20 tournament has been fully sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and USA Cricket (USAC). The official news came to hand yesterday when USAC published on their website that the tournament has been sanctioned. This is a massive relief for international players who would not have been able to participate in the tournament if it was not sanctioned by the ICC. Their respective cricket boards would have granted them No Objection Certificates (NOC) to play at the tournament granted it was…

Competitive groups for US Open T20

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 17,366 total views,  2 views today By VINODE MAMCHAN Two very competitive groups have been formed for this year’s US Open T20 cricket tournament which bowls off on December 6 at the Central Broward Regional Park in Fort Lauderdale, USA. A total of 10 teams will be vying for US$100,000 in prizes and this time around there is an increased number of foreign professionals coming on board which will lend to an even greater quality of cricket. The committee set up by ruling body Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) have been meeting for…

Borde: US Open T20 could fit Pollard’s wish

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 15,289 total views,  1 views today By VINODE MAMCHAN At the end of a disappointing International Cricket Council (ICC) World T20 campaign in the United Arab Emirates, West Indies captain Kieron Pollard made a call for a second regional T20 tournament in addition to the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 so that more players can be unearthed. His thinking was along similar lines to the concept of the Stanford T20 tournament which brought many new players to the fore. The CPL because of its competitive nature brings only the same cadre of…

US Open T20 brings great economic impact

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 4,764 total views 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…

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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 3,637 total views,  1 views today 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…

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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 3,530 total views 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…

Christmas greetings from CCUSA chairman

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 3,178 total views 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…

US Open 2021 registration opens

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 2,823 total views 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…

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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 2,454 total views 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…

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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 2,741 total views 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.…