The T10 competition in Zimbabwe, Zim Afro T10 has unveiled an association with the first Mulk International real estate program in Zimbabwe, Zim Cyber City.
In this arrangement, Zim Cyber City has been awarded the naming rights to the inaugural edition of the T10 tournament. Therefore, the competition will now be known as the Zim Cyber City Zim Afro T10.
The highly anticipated T10-event will kick-off on July 20 with the final being played on July 29. All fixtures of the maiden season will be conducted in Harare.
The forthcoming Zim Cyber City Zim Afro T10 is Zimbabwe’s first-ever franchise cricket tournament, which will consist of five privately-owned teams – Harare Hurricanes, Durban Qalandars, Cape Town Samp Army, Bulawayo Braves and Joburg Buffaloes.
The player draft for the first season will take place on July 2 in Harare on a humongous scale.
Mr. Nawab Shaji Ul Mulk, Founder and Chairman of T Ten Global Sports, said, “We are delighted to welcome Zim Cyber City on board for the Zim Afro T10. Over the years, they have received plenty of affection for their work and professionalism in Zimbabwe, and we hope this partnership can stand the test of time and build something special. The beautiful country of Zimbabwe has a rich history in cricket and we hope this collaboration can help the cricketing ecosystem as well.”
Tendayi Hlupo-Mamvura, CEO, Zim Cyber City, said, “The nation and the cricket fans of Zimbabwe have been waiting for the Zim Cyber City Zim Afro T10, and we are thrilled to be associated with such an entertaining creation. I am certain the cricket family will absolutely enjoy this and embrace it as a part of the country. This partnership has the potential to make a serious mark in the cricketing ecosystem over the years, and we have high hopes for all stakeholders.”
In one of the recent developments in the cricketing event, the Bollywood legend, Sanjay Dutt acquired Harare Hurricanes. He will be co-owing the franchise with Sohan Roy, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Aries Group of Companies.