The list of nations competing in the Hong Kong World Sixes has been finalised with Pakistan and New Zealand Kiwis announced as the teams joining hosts Hong Kong, Australia, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Bangladesh and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) at the KCC on 28-29 October.
Pakistan are three-time winners of the competition, while the New Zealand Kiwis will be a select team captained by Peter Fulton and include a number of recently retired stars from the Black Caps.
“We’re really pleased to have teams competing from seven full [test] members,” CHK Director Jonathan Cummings said. “Delighted to have Pakistan returning to the tournament – they’ve always been traditionally very strong at the Sixes format and provide great entertainment.”
“The New Zealand Kiwis have got some great names coming which will soon be announced and they’ll be a force as well. The quality of the cricket is going to fantastic and it’s all shaping as a great event.”
HK Cricket Sixes
Date: 28-29 October, 2017
Venue: Kowloon Cricket Club
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