Still time to register for Duplays T20 cricket league

Denzil Pinto 11:41 02/06/2014
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  • Duplays’ third season of the popular outdoor Twenty20 league returns this month, and there’s still time to sign up before the tournament starts on June 9.

    ‘Whole 22 Yards’ has been hit with the cricket fans in the UAE since being launched. The tournament, to be played at Dubai Modern High School, is open to males aged 16 and above.

    And while the shortest format of the game is considered to be the most exciting of all, Duplays have set some rules to make the league even more intriguing.

    Gareth Curtis, Dubai operations manager said: “The same rules apply as to how all international T20s are played. For example, there are no field restrictions, teams will have to complete their 20 overs within their allocated time of 80 minutes. In the case of the bowling team falling behind in their allocate time, the batting team will be awarded six runs.

    “To avoid wasting time, umpires can award five runs to one of the teams, and bowlers can bowl a maximum of four overs.” 

    The eight-week competition will see eight teams playing one match per week from Mondays to Wednesdays, beginning at 19:30.

    The top two from the league will advance to the semi-finals. Each squad will consist of 15 players, who must be registered before the league begins. With the temperature increasing, Curtis explained why the league will be played outdoors.

    He said: “This will be our third league and I was unsure of whether to launch a competition over the summer because of the heat but the feedback from players was positive. They said they just wanted to play the sport because they love it so much and it helps them stay fit.

    “Our previous editions have been a success. Many teams have taken part in the competition and the matches have been really close. People enjoy the social aspect of playing because it’s fun and competitive at the same time.

    Prizes will be given to the winners, while there will be awards for the tournament’s best bowler, batman and player. Team registrations are Dh8,500 while individuals (to be formed into a team) will cost Dh850.

    What: Whole 22 Yards T20 cricket league
    Where: Dubai Modern High School, Nad Al Sheba
    When: June 9 to July 30, Mondays to Wednesdays at 19:30
    Contact: For registration visit duplaysdubai.playpass.com

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