​BRAMPTON, ON  – The City of Brampton is proud to partner with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Cricket Canada to bring the T20 World Cup trophy to Brampton. 

Residents are invited to gather on Saturday, May 11, in Ken Whillans Square and take part in the official send-off for Team Canada ahead of the ICC T20 Men’s World Cup Tournament in June. Attendees will be able to take a photo with the T20 World Cup trophy and meet some of the Team Canada men’s and women players including: 

• Jeremy Gordon 
• Nicholas Kirton 
• Rayyan Khan Pathan 
• Saad Bin Zafar 
• Aaron Orlando Johnson 
• Dilpreet Singh Bajwa 
• Rabbjyot Rajput 
• Saniyah Zia 
• Achini Perera 

Event details 

Date: Saturday May 11, 2024 
Time: 10 am – 1 pm 
Location:​ Ken Whillans Square 

The City of Brampton is proud to be the cricket capital of Canada and as the fastest-growing sport in Brampton and throughout the world, we are committed to supporting individuals in our community who play cricket and will continue to prioritize making the sport more accessible to residents.   

Cricket in Brampton Highlights  ​

• In the 2024 Budget, the City of Brampton committed to invest $8 million in cricket infrastructure and programming.  
• Beginning July 2, 2024, the City will kick off the first-ever Youth Cricket League. Youth ages six to 15 are encouraged to learn a new sport and improve their cricket skills this summer. This initiative aims to encourage youth to get active, lead healthy lifestyles and experience the power of sport. To register, visit Brampton.ca/cricket​. ​​​
• Brampton is home to 19 cricket sites and is growing!   
  
• During summer 2023, the City of Brampton hosted the GT20 Tournament, welcoming some of the top international cricket players and some of the biggest names in the sport.     
• The City’s cricket amenities host 42 unique seasonal organizations, tournaments and individuals that book over 14,000 hours of field time.    
• The City Lands project​ is a proposed redevelopment of the municipal-owned site at Kennedy Road South, Highway 410 and 407, at the CAA sports and entertainment facility that includes a new state-of-the-art, multi-purpose cricket facility.  

For more information on the World Cup trophy coming to Brampton visit brampton.ca/events​. 

For more information about cricket in Brampton visit Brampton.ca/cricket​.   

Quotes 

"As the cricket capital of Canada, Brampton is honoured to partner with the International Cricket Council in bringing the T20 World Cup Trophy to our city. This event not only showcases our love for cricket but also celebrates the diversity and unity within our community. Join us on May 11 in Ken Whillans Square as we proudly send-off Team Canada and embrace the excitement of the upcoming ICC T20 Men’s World Cup Tournament. Let's rally behind our team and as they go for gold!” 
Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton 

"Cricket Canada is thrilled that Team Canada has secured its spot in the ICC T20 World Cup, a testament to their hard work and dedication. We are incredibly proud of our team's achievement as they look forward to representing our nation on the world stage. As we embark on this historic journey, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Brampton for hosting the ICC Trophy and for their unwavering support. We invite everyone to join us in cheering on our national team this summer as we strive for victory!" 
Ingleton Liburd, General Manager, Cricket Canada      

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