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Historic Launch of GloFans High School Cup & Award Ceremony Marks the Beginning of the Global High School Cricket Cup

Chandigarh, UAE, 1st September 2024: The historic launch of the GloFans High School Cup, accompanied by the Trophy Launch and Award Ceremony for the Global High School Cricket Cup, took place today at the Hotel Holiday International, Sharjah. The main event will take place in Sharjah and Ajman with training facilities in Dubai.This year 20 top school teams from across the globe will be participating. There will be a 6-day tournament and two matches every day and two day-night matches will be played under floodlights.The event was a momentous occasion, bringing together cricket legends, current players, and esteemed personalities from across the cricketing world to celebrate the beginning of this prestigious tournament.

The event was a grand success, highlighted by the unveiling of the tournament’s official trophy, the launch of the theme song, and the presentation of the official t-shirt, all of which contributed to the growing excitement surrounding the upcoming competition.

World Cup veteran, legendary coach and former English cricketer, DavWhatmore, set the tone for the evening with the unveiling of the grand theme song. Adding  an extra layer of prestige to the occasion, Whatmore said, “It is important to nurture young talent and the school cricket players a pivotal role of school in shaping future stars.”

The official t-shirt launch was conducted by Mr. ShahzadAltaf, a celebrated UAE player from the 1996 World Cup and the visionary founder of the Young Talents Cricket Academy (YTCA). His dedication to developing grassroots cricket in the region was evident as he shared his vision for the tournament and its significance.

A highlight of the event was the engaging chat show hosted by Internationally acclaimed sports expert and founder of Sports quiz app "Golfans" Mr. Sunil Yash Kalra. In a lively discussion with cricket legends, including former Pakistani off-spinner and master of Doosra Saeed Ajmal and legendary coach Dav Whatmore, Mr. Kalra explored the significance of school cricket and its lasting impact on their careers. The conversation also touched upon the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, set to be held in the UAE, sparking enthusiasm among the attendees.

Former Pakistani off-spinner, who mastered Doosra better than anyone, Saeed Ajmal said, “This tournament will be a great platform to identify young talent. It will help the budding cricketers to understand the commitment and consistency required to play the sport at the highest level. It will certainly enable the young athletes to bring laurels for their country.”

The event attracted a distinguished gathering of current UAE players and former international cricketers, all expressed their support for the Global High School Cricket Cup, recognizing it as a crucial platform for inspiring and developing the next generation of cricketing talent.

Shahzad Altaf, Director of the Global High School Cricket Cup and Young Talents Cricket Academy expressed his gratitude to all the attendees for their participation and support. "This event is not just about launching a tournament; it’s about building a legacy. We are thrilled to have such incredible support from cricket legends and look forward to a successful tournament that will inspire young cricketers globally," Altaf said.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sunil Yash Kalra, Sportscaster and founder of Glofans, a sports quiz app, said, “At GloFans, our mission has always been to inspire and engage the next generation of sports enthusiasts. The Global High School Cricket Cup is a natural extension of this vision, providing young cricketers with a platform to showcase their talent on a global stage. This is our second association in the last 4 months in UAE for the promotion of cricket. We look forward to watching these young athletes grow into the cricketing legends of tomorrow."

The Global High School Cricket Cup promises to be a landmark event, setting the stage for young cricketers to showcase their talent on a global scale. The success of the Trophy Launch and Award Ceremony is a testament to the passion and commitment of everyone involved in the sport.

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About the Global High School Cricket Cup

The Global High School Cricket Cup is an international tournament designed to provide young cricketers with a platform to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level. Organized by the Young Talents Cricket Academy (YTCA), the tournament is dedicated to nurturing future stars of the sport.

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