CRICKET COUNCIL USA – OFFICIAL MISSION STATEMENT
US Open Cricket Premier League | December 7-13, 2026
Official Statement from the Office of the CEO / Chairman
By Mahammad Qureshi
CEO & Chairman, Cricket Council USA

Cricket Council USA is proud to host and endorse the US Open Cricket Premier League from December 7th to 13th, 2026.
This tournament was created with one clear mission: to give opportunity to young and talented players who have the talent, but not the resources.
Around the world, there are thousands of deserving cricketers who are held back not by ability, but by financial hardship and lack of exposure. They need a push. They need a platform. This is that platform.
Our Mission is Simple:
- Selection Through Merit, Not Money: Selection will be done through a transparent draft system. We will identify players who are deserving, who have proven talent but have been overlooked due to lack of resources.
- Create New Stars: We want to bring new stars from around the world to the forefront. This is about discovering the next generation.
- Global Exposure: Every player selected will receive worldwide TV exposure. The world will know their name, see their talent, and recognize their potential to become world stars.
- A Pathway to the Top: This is a development program. Players who shine in the US Open will get the opportunity to be seen by and play in world-class cricket leagues. We are building a bridge from the streets to the stadium.
Cricket Council USA officially recognizes and endorses the US Open Cricket Premier League as a great program for the development of cricket players in the USA and internationally. We believe investment in young talent is investment in the future of cricket in America.
This is more than a tournament. It is a chance. A chance to change a life, a family, and a career.
I invite all young, hungry, and talented cricketers to come forward. If you have the talent, we will give you the opportunity.
Mahammad Qureshi
CEO / Chairman
Cricket Council USA
