New York Strikers stars to feature in T20 World Cup as latest edition gets ready to serve US fans

As the T20 World Cup season approaches, the Strikers franchises are well known for welcoming the participating icons into their home to dominate the various tournaments of Abu Dhabi T10, Legends Cricket Trophy and now the upcoming Lanka Premier League.

Cricket Stalwarts including Rahmanullah Gurbaaz, Glenn Philipps, Sunil Naraine, Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, Sadeera Samarawickrama and many others are all set to represent their home colours on international grounds of West Indies and USA from June 1 with host United States taking on Canada at Dallas, Texas.

The Colombo Strikers, a franchise renowned for its enhanced performance in international cricket, are widely acknowledged as a powerhouse in the cricketing world. The team gained further recognition by supporting the debut of Pakistani cricket icon Babar Azam during the LPL 2023. This debut continued the legacy of the New York Strikers family who celebrated their triumph in the Abu Dhabi T10 and their dominant showcase at the Legends Cricket Trophy.

As the Strikers family prepares for the forthcoming LPL 2024 season, they are poised to captivate fans once again with their exhilarating performance.

Owner of the Strikers Franchise Sagar Khanna is excited to see his team spread cricket fever, he shares, “The Strikers Family are proud to support each team member in their journey of conquering the World Cup title. Each player possesses a special ability that can win the trophy for their nation and inspire the kind of euphoria we have been able to witness in a multitude of matches.”

The New York Strikers also had a remarkable journey in their international cricketing season. Winning by seven wickets against Deccan Gladiators at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, they overcame their challenges and became the defending champions of Abu Dhabi T10.

Cricketing Icons of the New York Strikers, included Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Glenn Phillips, Sunil Narine, Shadab Khan, Taskin Ahmed, M. Azam Khan, Mohammad Amir, Muhammad Waseem, Rashid Khan, Paul Stirling, Shoriful Islam, Tom Hartley, and Romario Shepherd, are set to represent their home colors on international grounds. Alongside them, the Colombo Strikers is now known as the house of formidable talents including Babar Azam, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Naseem Shah

“We await the return of our players where we will again embark on another journey ahead of us” Sagar Khanna continues beaming with excitement.

“We hope all of the team members have great success up until then. Since the World Cup is a prestigious event, we are sure that our players will play to the best of their abilities representing the Strikers Family and their countries with pride,” remarked Sagar.

The Strikers Family is more than just a team; it’s a legacy of cricketing excellence and an embodiment. The franchise owned by Sagar Khanna shows the same passion that drives the sport forward. As the World Cup draws near, the anticipation builds, and the world is ready to witness the magic that these cricketing icons will undoubtedly bring to the field.