Would love to see Virat Kohli play in T10 format: Robin Uthappa

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Lauderhill, Florida. The US Masters T10 League came to an exciting end as Ben Dunk-led Texas Chargers beat Misbah-ul-Haq-led New York Warriors via a Super Over in the final at the Stadium Turf Ground at the Central Broward Regional Park.

The tournament, which was played between Atlanta Fire, California Knights, Morrisville Unity, New Jersey Tritons, New York Warriors and Texas Chargers, provided blockbuster entertainment from August 18 to 27, 2023. Aaron Finch, who plays for California Knights, emerged as the highest run-scorer in the tournament with 236 runs. Meanwhile, fast bowler Sohail Khan took the most wickets in the competition with 15 wickets.

Robin Uthappa, who plays for the Atlanta Riders, said that T10 adds a lot of importance to T20 cricket.

Uthappa said, “I think T10 is here to stay. I think this version of the game is hugely entertaining for the spectators. Secondly, I think it opens up a different aspect of cricket which has a lot of value in T20 cricket.” So, I do hope that at some point of time, it will be introduced in India and current cricketers will be able to play this format of the game.”

The former India player also said that he would love to see Virat Kohli play in the T10 format, “I would definitely love to see Virat Kohli play this version of the game. Because I think there is a lot of value out of it.” I think he is probably one of the greatest ODI players we have ever seen in our lifetime. And I think he will find different aspects of his game when he plays this version of the game.”

Cricket’s fastest format was a tempting challenge for both batsmen and bowlers in the US Masters T10 League, with former Indian star Gautam Gambhir saying “every ball is an event”.

The T10 tournament was an all-action edition of the game where fans from all over the world found that there was never a dull moment.

Gambhir, who captained the New Jersey Tritons in the US Masters T10 League, said, “60 balls, every ball is an event, be it for the bowlers or the batsmen, and you want to try to take as many options as possible.” “

Speaking about the success of the US Masters T10 League, Shaji Ul Mulk, Chairman, T Ten Sports Management, said, “It was absolutely fantastic to see some of the greatest cricketers in action at the inaugural US Masters T10 League. and entertained many fans in the US. We look forward to coming back next year.”

Meanwhile, Ritesh Patel, CEO of SAMP Group and one of the main organizers of the US edition and league partner, said, “The T10 format is the right version of the game to attract new fans to the game and we were able to do that. In the US. We will definitely see the sport grow over the next few years.”

(IANS)

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