Global T20 Canada 2019 : 5 players to watch out for

The 2nd edition of the Global T20 Canada league is all set to begin from the 25th of July 2019 with 6 teams battling against each other to win the title. After the success of the 1st season, the fans have high expectations from their favourite players who would take part in the league. The title is currently held by Vancouver Knights and the team would be hoping to continue their form in this year’s edition too.

1600 players had enrolled themselves for this edition of which 600 players were from Canada. Lendl Simmons and Sheldon Cottrell led the the highest run-scorer and leading wicket-taker charts of the tournament last time round.

The charts will definitely fluctuate this year as a lot of new names have joined the league. The excitement level has hit fever pitch for this year’s edition as some retired stars will also entertain the audiences.

Thus, through this article, we would take a look at the 5 cricketers to watch out for in competition:

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#5 Chris Lynn

Chris Lynn is a part of Winnipeg Hawks

Chris Lynn is one of the best T20 openers in the world at the moment. He was also among the 10 Marquee players of the first edition of Global T20 Canada league.

Widely known for his hard-hitting skills, Lynn once shook the cricketing universe when he smashed Shaun Tait onto the roof of the Gabba Cricket Ground during the Big Bash League.

The star player has had a great IPL career while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders for the last couple of years. Referring to his international T20 career, the Australian batsman has got 291 runs under his belt in 18 matches. He would be hoping to give a great start to the Winnipeg Hawks at the Global Canada T20 with some explosive innings.

Thus, he is a player to watch out for in the upcoming competition.

#4 Kane Williamson

Kane Williamson had a great World Cup

Kane Williamson will be a part of the Edmonton Royals’ squad in the Global T20 Canada 2019. The New Zealand skipper had a great World Cup even though his team were pipped to the crown by England in the final.

Williamson is not a hard hitter but he is a master at pacing his innings. He is an extremely mature player who can comfortably handle pressure even in the toughest of situations. Kane has so far got 1,505 runs under his belt in T20Is from just 57 matches.

Moreover, he will come into the tournament high on confidence having won the Man of the Tournament award at the recently concluded World Cup.

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#3 Chris Gayle

Chris Gayle captained the Vancouver Knights to victory 2018

Chris Gayle will play his 2nd edition of Global Canada T20 in 2019 after achieving great success in its first season. He was selected as a marquee player last year and he was a part of the Vancouver Knights in 2018. Captaining his team, Gayle led them to victory.

Popularly known as the Universe Boss, the West Indian could prove to be a nightmare for the bowlers once he gets going. He already has a plethora of records under his belt in the T20 format and he would hope to add to it come this tournament.

Hence, it would be interesting to see if Gayle can light up the Global Canada T20, in a manner not too dissimilar to how he has ignited many a competition in the past.

#2 Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum will turn out for the Toronto Nationals

Brendon McCullum will play the Global T20 League in 2019 as he is slated to represent the Toronto Nationals. McCullum was the cornerstone of the New Zealand side which reached the final at the 2015 ICC World Cup. He is all set to play his first match of Global Canada T20 when Toronto Nationals clash swords against the defending champs, Vancouver Knights.

Nicknamed Baz, Brendon has been a star player in the T20 format. He has scored 2,140 international runs in this format in just 71 matches and has hit 2 centuries and 13 half-centuries. The entire world would be on the edge of its seat to witness the return of McCullum as the Kiwi would be taking the field after quite a while.

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#1 Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in 2019

Yuvraj Singh shocked the entire cricketing circuit when he announced his retirement on the 10th of June 2019. However, his fans need not worry as he is all set to play the Global T20 Canada league in 2019. He will play his first match on the 25th July of 2019 when Toronto Nationals take on the defending champions, Vancouver Knights.

Yuvraj has been a star player in the T20 format, owing to his aggressive batting style. His record of 6 sixes in an over against Stuart Broad showcases his pure talent and class. He retired with 1,177 T20I runs to his name.

Thus, he would be hoping to entertain his fans in the tournament and rewind the clock the produce some vintage displays.