In a nail-biting match in the Namibia T20 Tri-Series, the United Arab Emirates narrowly secured a victory against the United States of America. The UAE's R Chopra and Basil Hameed put up a strong partnership to bring their team to victory despite the efforts of the US's bowler, Jasdeep Singh. This win puts the UAE in a favorable position for the upcoming matches in the tri-series.
The National Cricket League's "Sixty Strikes" tournament in the United States receives the approval of the International Cricket Council, with South African businessman Haroon Lorgat announced as commissioner and Dubai-based SEE Holdings as a partner for sustainability. With the popularity of cricket on the rise in the US after a strong showing at the T20 World Cup 2024, the inaugural 'Sixty Strikes' tournament is expected to attract 4,000 attendees per match. The tournament also plans to integrate renewable energy at match venues and promote sustainable behaviour among fans, and will see cricket legends like Wasim Akram, Sir Vivian Richards, and Sanath Jayasuriya mentoring the teams.