Ashish Ranjan
As part of the voyage of cricket’s quickest format, T10’s next destination is Zimbabwe, where the Zim Afro T10 will begin on July 20 and conclude on July 29, with all games taking place in Harare.
As Co-Owner of the Harare Hurricanes, one of India’s most beloved Bollywood actors, Sanjay Dutt, is joining this special voyage. Dutt and Sir Sohan Roy, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Aries Group of Companies, will co-own the franchise. This will be the partnership’s first cricket-related endeavor.
Five privately owned teams will vie for the championship in the inaugural franchise cricket tournament in Zimbabwe. Durban Qalandars, CapeTown Samp Army, Bulawayo Braves, and the Joburg Lions will make up the remaining four squads.
The athletes’ draft is scheduled to take place in Harare on July 2 at a grand ceremony.
Mr. Givemore Makoni, Managing Director of Zimbabwe Cricket, stated, “It gives me great delight to see some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry supporting the Zim Afro T10, which indicates that the tournament is being well received. Now, all that remains is for the Harare Hurricanes to perform admirably in the tournament next month.”
“Cricket is akin to a religion in India, and as one of the largest cricketing nations, I believe it is our responsibility to spread the game to every corner of the globe. It brings me great pleasure to be a part of Zimbabwe’s rich sporting heritage and to assist fans in having a fantastic time. Co-Owner of the Harare Hurricanes, Sanjay Dutt, stated that he is looking forward to the team’s performance at the Zim Afro T10 tournament.
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“I am thrilled to work with Sanjay Dutt as we prepare our team for the Zim Afro T10 as the Harare Hurricanes.” It is the most entertaining and adventurous format in sports, and this partnership is an opportunity to fulfill a childhood fantasy. Sir Sohan Roy wished that the finest team would win the Zim Afro T10 tournament.
Mr. Nawab Shaji Ul Mulk, Founder and Chairman of T Ten Global Sports, stated, “Sohan Roy and Sanjay Dutt joining forces is an ideal partnership for me, and I am ecstatic that they have chosen the Zim Afro T10 to begin their cricketing careers. I am confident that their team, Harare Hurricanes, will exhibit these qualities at the Zim Afro T10, as both Sohan and Sanjay are incredibly dynamic and excellent leaders.
