DALLAS — The National Cricket League (NCL) kicks off its 11-day, 19-match Sixty Strikes Tournament at UT-Dallas in Richardson with the Texas Gladiators CC versus Dallas Lonestars CC – and you'll be able to stream every match live, for free, on WFAA+, WFAA's streaming app for smart TVs.
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The Texas Gladiators CC-Dallas Lonestars CC match starts at 7:30 p.m. CT Oct. 4, or 6 a.m. IST on Oct. 5.
National Cricket League: Texas Gladiators CC vs. Dallas Lonestars CC
Here is some information on both teams:
Texas Gladiators
"In partnership with the world-renowned Quetta Gladiators of the Pakistan Super League, the Texas Gladiators Cricket Club bring a long-standing winning tradition to the American cricketing landscape. Based in Houston, we merge the storied heritage of the Gladiators with the bold spirit of Texas. With a focus on strength, strategy, and a warrior’s heart, we are relentless in our pursuit of victory, it’s in our DNA. In the Lone Star State, where everything is bigger, the expectations are grand, and we rise to the challenge, determined to carve out our own legacy on American soil as we have in Pakistan. In our first year, we aim to establish the club by embodying the fighting spirit and determination of Texas, uniting our community and making the Gladiators a name synonymous globally with victory."
Roster
- Captain: Shahid Afridi
- Wicketkeeper: Smit Patel
- Bowler: Usman Rafiq, Jason Behrendorff, Wahab Riaz, James Fuller, Ashmead Nedd
- Batsman: Nick Kelly, Dawid Malan, Kennar Lewis
- All-Rounder: Shahid Afridi, Nisarg Patel, Romeel Afzal, Jathin Varijakshan, Keemo Paul
Coach: Muhammad Moin Khan
Dallas Lonestars
"The Dallas Lonestars Cricket Club are the embodiment of Texas pride, where the star shines brightest and the expectations are sky-high. In a state where everything is larger than life, we embrace the challenge, playing with a boldness and ambition that reflects the heart of Texas. We are a team that thrives under pressure and with every match, we don’t plan on backing down, you will have to come and take it from us. In our inaugural season, we are committed to building a club that sets the standard for excellence in American cricket, creating a legacy of greatness that adds to the rich winning tradition of Dallas sports."
Roster
- Captain: N/A
- Wicketkeeper: Dinesh Karthik
- Bowler: Chris Wood, Hayden Walsh
- Batsman: Sohaib Maqsood, Colin Munro, Pragyan Ojha
- All-Rounder: Chris Green, Samit Patel, Matt Critchley, Chiranjeevi Saikanth Akunuri, Naqash Basharat, Sai Praveen Posani, Dwaine Pretorius, Sri Panalla
What is the Sixty Strikes Tournament schedule?
For a look at the full schedule, click here.
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