Eight teams and over 100 athletes from the USA and Canada are anticipated to take part in the largest women’s cricket event in the USA.
The Blazers Cricket Academy (BCA) is thrilled to declare the first-ever Blazers Bay Area Open National Women’s T20 tournament. Approved by USA Cricket, this event will take place during the Labor Day weekend in the Bay Area, California. This milestone event will showcase more than 100 female cricketers, making it the most extensive women’s cricket tournament ever conducted in the USA.
As a part of the East Bay Blazers—Western Division Champions of the 2023 Minor League Cricket Tournament—BCA is dedicated to promoting women’s cricket through this national endeavor, creating a stage for high-level competition and enhancing the sport’s visibility.
MethodHub, a prominent software services firm based in the USA, serves as the title sponsor for this esteemed event. The Northern California Cricket Association (NCCA), the oldest and largest leather ball cricket league in the USA, backs the tournament by providing facilities and grounds. Marin Cricket Club, a vital member of NCCA, is acknowledged for its contributions to this inaugural tournament.
Ninja Caster will provide live streaming of the event, allowing fans to witness the matches in real-time. Shan Restaurant located in Santa Clara is the official food sponsor, while Covetit, a company specializing in IT and staffing solutions, is another major sponsor.
Tournament Highlights
The Blazers Bay Area Open will encompass eight franchises from both the USA and Canada, with teams formed via an open draft. Games will take place on premium natural turf wickets at the Santa Clara Cricket Field and the state-of-the-art turf pitch at Easterbrook Discovery School in San Jose.
MethodHub’s sponsorship illustrates its commitment to enhancing women’s cricket in the Bay Area and further afield, establishing the Blazers Bay Area Open as a leading event on the women’s cricket calendar in the USA and Canada.
Launching concurrently with the Bay Area’s MiLC 2024—the top domestic cricket tournament for men—the Blazers Bay Area Open is poised to attract considerable attention.
“MethodHub is delighted to be part of the growth narrative of women’s cricket in the US,” stated Aho Bilam, MethodHub’s President and CEO. “Our partnership reflects our commitment to nurturing talent and supplying opportunities for players to excel.”
“The interest in women’s cricket has reached unprecedented levels in the USA. This event is ideally timed for maximum involvement,” mentioned Srikanth Kollu, Tournament Commissioner of the Blazers Bay Area Open.
“This tournament signifies a dream realized for all female cricketers. At Blazers Cricket Academy, we are eager to spearhead this initiative to support women’s cricket,” expressed Biju Nair, President and CEO of Blazers Cricket Academy and East Bay Blazers.
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