David Warner to feature in Cayman Islands' T10 cricket league
Australian cricketer David Warner is set to feature in the inaugural MAX60 Caribbean League tournament, a new T10 cricket competition in the Cayman Islands. The tournament, which has received approval from both the Caribbean boards and the International Cricket Council (ICC), is scheduled to begin on August 18. The event will feature six teams competing over eight days. Warner retired from international cricket earlier this year, following the conclusion of ICC T20 World Cup.
Teams, schedule of MAX60 Caribbean League
The MAX60 Caribbean League will consist of 25 matches, featuring six teams. The participating teams include the T10 Abu Dhabi Champions, New York Strikers, Caribbean Giants, Grand Cayman Stingrays, Boca Raton Trailblazers, and Miami Lions. Warner will join international stars such as Thisara Perera, Sikandar Raza, Dwayne Bravo, and Alex Hales among others in the tournament.
CEO Dario Barthley on Warner's participation
Dario Barthley, the CEO of the MAX60 tournament, has confirmed that player payments are competitive with other global leagues. This strategy has allowed them to attract top international players as well as promising emerging talent from around the world. Barthley also expressed his excitement about Warner's participation in the league, stating that his presence is a significant endorsement for the tournament.
Barthley highlights Cayman Islands's rich cricketing culture
Barthley also highlighted the rich cricketing culture of the Cayman Islands, noting its popularity among both locals and the expatriate community. He reminisced about times when top West Indies players would visit, further emphasizing the island's deep-rooted love for cricket. This inaugural tournament is expected to not only showcase international talent, but also promote local players in a global arena.
Warner has won accolades with Australia
As mentioned, Warner bid adieu to international cricket after featuring in the 2024 T20 World Cup. He had earlier retired from ODIs and Tests. Warner has won an ICC trophy with Australia in each of the three formats - 2021 T20 World Cup, 2023 World Test Championship final, 2023 ODI World Cup. The Australian opener retired with a total of 18,995 international runs. He continues to play franchise cricket around the world.
