CAYMAN HOSTS EXCITING NEW INTERNATIONAL MAX60 CRICKET SERIES

By Staff Writer

Cricket, lovely exciting international cricket comes to Cayman next month!

The explosive MAX60 Caribbean league touches down here from August 18th to August 20th with nine thrilling matches between five teams played across three days with three matches per day.

Cayman’s own Grand Cayman Stingrays will be facing up to the New York Strikers, Miami Lions, Boca Raton Trailblazers, and Caribbean Giants with all teams playing against each other.

Quoted by the MAX60 website site, Cayman Islands Cricket President, Courtney Myles said:

“With such a breathtaking backdrop, an amazing ground, and high-quality International Talent, the league promises to be incredible viewing for the fans locally, a true fiesta Caribbean style experience, and amazing views for fans across the world. We’ve chosen to play during the day which will showcase Cayman’s beautiful weather perfect for a cricket vibe, and also ensures fans in India, the number one viewing market for Franchise Cricket (and other countries), can tune in and enjoy!”

Some of the biggest names in the international game will be playing on the respective teams.

According to the organisers: “The roster features some of the biggest names in the sport, including David Warner, Dwayne Bravo, Robin Uthappa, Carlos Brathwaite, Shoaib Malik, Odean Smith, Nikhil Choudhary, Josh Brown and Corey Anderson among others. By bringing their dynamic skills and unique play styles to the league, this star-studded line-up is gearing up to set the stage for one of the most exciting cricketing experiences for both players and spectators.”

This new format for cricket is being hailed as bringing more excitement to the game and making it more appealing to a wider audience of diehard cricket lovers and new fans.

“Cricket continues to evolve at a fast-moving pace, with the latest addition to this evolution being the MAX60 league in the Caribbean. This high-octane format, which completes a game in just 90 minutes, is set to revolutionize the sport, making it more exciting and accessible than ever before.”

Five teams are listed for the MAX60 Caribbean league playing at different regional venues.

Each event will see 25 high-energy matches played over eight days which promises “non-stop excitement and fierce competition.”

In addition to the intense gameplay, the organisers say that the MAX60 Caribbean league presents fantastic opportunities for local cricket players to join the star-studded line-up. This not only promotes talent development within the Cayman Islands but also contributes to the growth of tourism, making it an incredible event for the local community.

“This exciting initiative allows emerging players from the Cayman Islands to compete alongside seasoned international stars, significantly enhancing their exposure and experience. By fostering local talent, the league contributes to the development of cricket in the region. Additionally, this influx of international cricket enthusiasts and media attention is set to boost local tourism, providing economic benefits to the community and turning the Cayman Islands into a cricketing hub.”

The MAX60 Caribbean franchise games in Cayman will be played at the Jimmy Powell Oval in West Bay.