Xtra Time Web Desk: Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt has acquired the Harare Hurricane franchise along with Sohan Roy, the Founder of Aries Group of Companies. Harare Hurricane is one of the five teams which will be seen in action in the upcoming Zim Afro T10 league which is set to start from July 20 with the final being played on July 29 at Harare Sports Club.
The Zim Afro T10 represents franchise cricket is first foray in Zimbabwe and the tournament will have five privately owned teams battling it out for the top prize. The other four teams will be Durban Qalandars, CapeTown Samp Army, Bulawayo Braves and the Joburg Lions.
The players’ draft is slated to take place on the 2nd of July at a grand ceremony in Harare.
Speaking about his association with Harare Hurricane, Sanjay Dutt said, “Cricket is like a religion in India, and as one of the biggest nations in the sport, I feel it is our duty to take the game to every corner of the world. Zimbabwe has a rich history in the sport and to associate with that and help fans have a great time is something that truly gives me joy. I am looking forward to the Harare Hurricanes doing really well at the Zim Afro T10,”
Talking about Bollywood stars acquiring franchises in global leagues Shah Rukh Khan leads the table. He co-owns the Knight Riders Group with actor Juhi Chawla. Apart from Trinbago Knight Riders, they co-own three cricket teams together – Kolkata Knight Riders, Los Angeles Knight Riders, and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.