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Canada Softball ‘Big-Bash’ set for September, 3rd, 4th and 5th
Kaieteur News – The 2021 Canada Softball Big-Bash is slated to be held September 3-5 at various venues across the Greater Toronto Area with the champion team set to cart off a trophy and $10,000.
The Canadian big bash is set for September 3-5.
President of Softball Cricket Canada, Rajesh Willie, is positive that the three-day 15-over event would be very successful especially with the participation of eight teams, which are expected to be selected on a draft-basis.
The competition was inaugurated last year amidst the global pandemic and only six teams featured with Lara XI emerging victorious. Again, Willie is brimming with confidence that softball fans will be entertained from the first legitimate delivery.
He highlighted that each team must play two under-21 players and an over-50 player as his objective is to see youngsters getting an opportunity to develop their cricketing skills at a huge softball showpiece, while a veteran member can share his knowledge about the game.
“In keeping with the objectives of the tournament to be inclusive and also to develop the future of softball cricket in Canada, hence the 2021 tournament will require each team to have 1 over 50 and 2 under 21 players who must play a minimum of 1 game in the preliminary rounds,” Willie declared.
“Having said that, I [am] very confident that we can run off another fantastic tournament where a large number of top softball players will get a chance to showcase their talent,” he related.
It is also informed that every game will have a minimum of five overs round-arm using the whiteball. According to the Willie this mixture of bowling will most likely bring greater excitement to the competition but at the same time there should be competitive cricket. In addition to that, fans from elsewhere can view the final on Facebook live with ball-by-ball commentary. Willie stated that the last day for registration is August 10th and the drafting to be done on the 13th. Persons who are interested of being a sponsor or player can contact: Willlie 647-408-4660, Roger 647-488-3462 or Zanil 647-979-2819 for further information. Notably, each team can only have a maximum of two overseas players.
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