Brian Lara Excited for Global T20 Canada, Expects Mesmerizing Cricket from Six Teams

Legendary West Indian batter and former captain Brian Lara expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming Global T20 Canada tournament, highlighting the fantastic line-up of all six teams participating this season. Lara, who serves as the ambassador for the third edition of Global T20 Canada, anticipates witnessing some mesmerizing cricket throughout the tournament.

The highly anticipated Global T20 Canada is set to commence on July 20 at CAA Centre in Brampton, with the home team Brampton Wolves starting their campaign against the new entrants, Mississauga Panthers.

"I am really excited for this year's GT20 Canada's schedule. This year, all six teams look fantastic. I'll be there to enjoy some mesmerizing cricket," Lara expressed in a media release.

The tournament features a captivating mix of teams, including Toronto Nationals, Brampton Wolves, Montreal Tigers, and Vancouver Knights, along with two debutants, Surrey Jaguars and Mississauga Panthers. Global T20 Canada provides a platform for local Canadian talent to showcase their skills alongside international stars.

Lara, aged 54, emphasized the presence of some of the finest T20 players from around the world in the tournament.

"We have some of the great T20 players in the world. We have got the 'Turbanator' Harbhajan Singh, Mohammed Rizwan, the great all-rounder Shakib Al Hassan, along with 'Boom Boom' Afridi and the 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle," Lara stated.

The grand line-up of marquee players also includes Caribbean all-rounder Andre Russell, Chris Lynn, Colin de Grandhomme, Colin Munro, Shoaib Malik, Alex Hales, Iftikhar Ahamed, and Rassie van der Dussen as their marquee picks for this edition.

The tournament is not only expected to showcase the talent of international stars but also provide a platform for Canada's finest cricket talent to gain exposure by playing alongside these renowned players of the game.