Hong Kong International Sixes known as the jewel in the crown of the country’s local cricket calendar, will make its much-anticipated yet dramatic return, later this year.
Cricket Hong Kong (CHK) has confirmed that the competition will be held from November 1 to 3 at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground, marking the end of a seven-year hiatus.
Officials from CHK are expecting 12 countries to participate in the three-day event, which promises to be action-packed and thrilling for cricket fans.
This tournament signifies a major push in Hong Kong’s cricket landscape, especially after it was sidelined due to the pandemic. Not to mention the crowded international and domestic cricket calendar also becoming one of the reasons.
The format of the tournament will include 12 teams, each consisting of six players, competing over the course of three days. This dynamic format is designed to deliver fast-paced and exciting cricket, showcasing the sport in its most exhilarating form.
“We are excited to bring back this iconic event that showcases our city as a truly world city and a sporting capital of East Asia to the world and our cricket credentials,” said Burji Shroff, the CHK chairman.
The Hong Kong Sixes, which ran from 1992 until it was last played in 2017, has seen cricket legends such as India’s Sachin Tendulkar, West Indies’s Brian Lara, and Australia’s Shane Warne grace its grounds.
The return of the Hong Kong International Sixes is set to reignite the local and international cricket scene, providing a platform for both established and emerging cricketing nations to display their prowess in the shortest format of the game.
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