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In a big development from the world of cricket, Yuvraj Singh, the former Indian cricketer, has launched the new T10 league in Canada, in collaboration with a firm named Star 333 Sports Inc and Cricket Canada. The inaugural edition of the Canada Super60 League is set to be played in July 2025, and it will feature both men’s and women’s leagues, the first competition in the North American continent to do so in its first year itself.
As per the report from News18, the organisers of the Canada Super60 League are calling it a “visionary platform designed to promote cricket’s growth and popularity in Canada,” and the continent of North America as a whole. The 60-ball a side format this summer in Canada is expected to not only bring in the traditional audiences of cricket, but also manage to grow the sport in new realms.
Iam delighted to lend my leadership and vision to the Canada Super60 League: Yuvraj Singh
After launching the new T10 league in Canada, Yuvraj Singh spoke in detail about how it will change the face of cricket in Canada, He was quoted as saying, “I am delighted to lend my leadership and vision to the Canada Super60 League. This tournament has the potential to be a stepping stone for the future of cricket in this region. Combining local talent and international stars is a recipe for something truly special. I am excited to be part of this journey and can't wait to see the impact this league will have on cricket in North America.”
In their official statement, the officials of the Canada Super60 League wrote about the new competition, “A key highlight of the league is its emphasis on inclusivity, featuring both men's and women's leagues. The Canada Super60 League will be the first league in North America to feature both men's and women's competitions right from its inaugural year.”
There will be eight teams in the Canada60 Super League, with each set to have a mix of local players, international stars, and fixed quota of associate players, while the inaugural season will go down in its entirety in Toronto.
