The annual event will feature different teams from around the world each year. Providence, Guyana, will host all games.
The league shows Guyana’s “ambition to become a global sporting destination”, said Giles White, director of men’s cricket at Hampshire. “International club competitions have proven successful in other sports and in cricket they are long missing.” It has been sanctioned by the CWI and “fully supported” by the Guyana government, a “key player” in the competition, and has prize money of $1 million.
The West Indies will play two Tests against Bangladesh at home between November 22 and December 4. The resulting clash could create availability issues for the Warriors, whose squad includes Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie and Kevin Sinclair, players who are also part of the West Indies Test squad. configuration. Rangpur Riders will also be directly affected by the clash with Hasan Mahmud potentially playing for Bangladesh.
With Pakistan scheduled to tour South Africa on an all-format tour, starting with the T20Is on December 10, the availability of Babar Azam, who played six matches for Rangpur in BPL 2024, and captain Shaheen Afridi are also being considered. of Qalandars, among others. in doubt.
The league will also clash with Abu Dhabi T10, scheduled to be held from November 21 to December 2.
