Ashish Ranjan
The revival of cricket’s quickest format, T10, is imminent. This time, the action shifts to Zimbabwe for the Zim Afro T10 tournament, which begins on July 20. The championship match is scheduled for the 29th of July, with all contests taking place in Harare.
The Zim Afro T10 has announced that real estate titans Zim Cyber City have acquired the tournament’s naming rights. The tournament will henceforth be referred to as the Zim Cyber City Zim Afro T10.
The Cybercity of Zim Zim Afro T10, in conjunction with T Ten Global Sports, signifies the first foray of franchise cricket into Zimbabwe. Five privately owned teams will compete in the tournament for the main prize.
These include the Harare Hurricanes, Durban Qalandars, Cape Town Samp Army, Bulawayo Braves, and the Joburg Buffaloes. The Zim Afro T10 has announced that the tournament’s naming rights have been granted to real estate titans Zim Cyber City.
The player lottery for the inaugural edition of the Zim Cyber City Zim Afro T10 will take place in Harare on July 2 during a grand ceremony. “We are pleased to welcome Zim Cyber City to the Zim Afro T10 team.” They have garnered a great deal of admiration for their work and professionalism in Zimbabwe over the years, and we hope that this partnership can withstand the test of time and produce something truly remarkable.
Mr. Nawab Shaji Ul Mulk, Founder and Chairman of T Ten Global Sports, stated, “The beautiful country of Zimbabwe has a rich history in cricket, and we hope that this partnership will also benefit the cricketing ecosystem.”
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“Both the nation of Zimbabwe and its cricket fans have been eagerly anticipating the Zim Cyber City Zim Afro T10, and we are delighted to be associated with such an entertaining creation. I am confident that the cricket community will appreciate this and accept it as a part of the nation. This partnership has the potential to make a significant impact on the cricketing ecosystem over time, and we have high aspirations for all parties involved,” said Zim Cyber City CEO Tendayi Hlupo-Mamvura.
