The Houston Hurricanes, a team from Minor League Cricket’s Central Division, have announced a groundbreaking tour to Pakistan where they will face off against the Quetta Gladiators. This will be the first time a team from the United States will play a Pakistan Super League franchise. The Hurricanes will travel with a squad featuring players from their 2021 roster alongside multiple professionals contracted to Major League Cricket residing in the United States. This tour is a great opportunity for American cricket players to showcase their skills and compete at an elite level.
The Quetta Gladiators are one of the leading teams in the Pakistan Super League and have a history of success, winning the competition in 2019 and finishing as runners-up in 2016 and 2017. This tour will be a great opportunity for the Houston Hurricanes to test themselves against the best players in Pakistan and gain valuable experience.
The occasion will be marked by ceremonial proceedings with special guests, including the U.S. Embassy officials. This tour is not only a big step for American cricket but also a step towards the cultural exchange between the two countries.
Minor League Cricket is proud to see the Houston Hurricanes innovating in high-performance development by heading to Pakistan for this series, a huge step for American cricket that will open further doors to elite-level competition for our players,” said Zubin Surkari, MiLC Tournament Director. “MiLC congratulates the Houston Hurricanes and their ownership, including Tanweer Ahmed and Mangesh Chaudhari, on their vision for this historic tour.”
“This tour will be a landmark in the continued rapid growth of the Houston Hurricanes franchise and we are proud to represent Minor League Cricket in a series against top-class opposition from the Pakistan Super League,” said Tanweer Ahmed, Houston Hurricanes owner. “We are thankful to the Quetta Gladiators for hosting this series and look forward to some outstanding T20 action.”
This tour is expected to draw a lot of attention and interest from cricket fans around the world. It will be a great opportunity for the Houston Hurricanes to gain recognition and make a name for themselves in the world of cricket. It is also a chance for American cricket to make its mark on the global stage and showcase the talent that exists in the United States. This tour is a significant step forward for American cricket and it will be exciting to see how it unfolds.
