The 100-ball format will be used in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) inaugural Elite Corporate Cricket Bash (ECCB) in November. With five-ball overs thrown by five different bowlers, each innings under the new format—which gained popularity in the UK—consists of 100 balls.
The Emirates Cricket Board, Sharjah Cricket Council, and Petromann Sports Management are collaborating to create the ECCB, which will see 12 corporate-owned teams fighting for a whopping Dh1.3 million in prize money. The 36 matches of the event will take place over ten exciting days at the storied Sharjah International Stadium.
“It gives us great pleasure to host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE.
The Emirates Cricket Board has always demonstrated its capacity to host major events, and we are once more prepared to produce an outstanding occasion. Gulf News cited Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Chairman of the Emirates Cricket Board, as saying, “I want to thank the International Cricket Council and the Bangladesh Cricket Board for their trust and confidence in us.”
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Dav Whatmore, a former Australian player and World Cup winning coach, is one of the tournament’s remarkable advisory board members. His background as a global franchise side and national team coach will give the event more legitimacy.
“We are excited to host all competitors and offer first-rate cricketing amenities throughout the competition, which will feature the best players in the women’s game vying for the ultimate title in the T20 format,” he continued.
The Emirates Cricket Board’s general secretary, Mubashshir Usmani, emphasized the significance of the ECCB. He said that as more forms become available, the opportunities and enthusiasm for the game grow.
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“The ECCB is a welcome addition to our cricket schedule and fits in with our overarching goal of developing local talent and growing the UAE player pool. We are promoting a love for the game and giving gifted people a chance to shine by giving corporates the chance to participate in cricket, he said.
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