Pakistan duo Naseem, Fatima to join Canada Super 60 T10 league

A collage showing pacer Naseem Shah (left) and Pakistani woman cricketer Fatima Sana. — AFP/PCB/File

Pakistani fast bowler Naseem Shah and women’s team all-rounder Fatima Sana are among more than 1,300 players from 34 countries set to take part in the inaugural Canada Super 60 T10 League.

Supported by former Indian cricket star Yuvraj Singh, the tournament has drawn 1,135 male and 235 female cricketers, marking a promising beginning for its debut season.

The league will feature eight teams and is already generating buzz with the confirmation of several international stars for the men’s competition.

Apart from Naseem, notable names part of the tournament include Finn Allen, Sikandar Raza, Alex Hales, Shamar Joseph, Jason Roy, Keshav Maharaj, Tim Seifert, Tim Southee, Jimmy Neesham, Azam Khan, Lungi Ngidi, Rilee Rossouw, Chris Lynn, Jason Holder, Andre Fletcher, Kyle Mayers, Tabraiz Shamsi, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Martin Guptill, Dawid Malan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Chad Bowes and Gudakesh Motie.

The women's division is equally stacked with talent. The international standouts like Maddy Green, Fran Jonas, Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson, Tazmin Brits, Amy Smith, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Jess Jonassen, Shabnim Ismail, Laura Harris, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Fatima Sana and Lea Tahuhu express their interest in the competition.

Kyle Coetzer, the Scottish cricket legend and assistant tournament director, expressed his excitement about the growing interest in the Canada Super 60 tournament.

"I'm absolutely thrilled to see some of the biggest names in world cricket signing up for the Canada Super 60!" said Scottish cricket legend and assistant tournament Director Kyle Coetzer.

"Their involvement will elevate the competition and provide invaluable exposure to Canadian players, fostering a sense of community and excitement among fans locally and globally," he added.

Organisers have confirmed that the player draft dates will be announced soon, with the tournament, featuring both men's and women's formats, set to kick off in July.

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