Super60 USA Legends Tournament poster. / Super60 USA Legends website

The United States is keeping up with the latest developments in cricket, a game commonly associated with the nations of the Commonwealth. It is the United States that has brought cricket back into the Olympics. And again, it has been the United States' lead that brought the World Cup of the T20 to North America. And now again, it is the United States that is bringing together top stars, both current and from the immediate past, for various invitation tournaments being organised this summer on its soil.

One such event featuring some of the most accomplished batters, bowlers, and fielders of the game in recent years is the Super 60 Legends USA to display their all-round capabilities to light up the 60-ball format—the latest, shortest, and instant form of cricket.

From the great spinner “Bhajji” of India to powerful all-rounders of both Sri Lanka – Thisara Perera—and Bangladesh—Shakib Al Hassan—the Super 60 Legends USA international lineup will have many more who will be in the US between August 5 and 16 to satiate the appetite of cricket-starved Americans.

The Super 60 Legends USA Tournament has been committed to not only encouraging international participation for the broader mission of promoting competitive cricket in its 60-ball format for the August calendar but also to broadening cricket's appeal to younger markets and demographics, including the growing interest in the United States as a game-changer for a new generation of fans.

The  landmark of the first phase of introducing the 60-ball format was the draft of cricketers who is in the USA teams competing against each other in the August tournament with prominent names like Martin Guptill, Wayne Parnell, Harbhajan Singh, Varun Aaron, and Lendl

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The teams—LA Strikers, Morrisville Fighters, Rebel Warriors, Chicago Players, Detroit Falcons, and Washington Tigers—have already locked in eight players as part of their pre-signings. In the draft, they were allowed to choose between seven and 10 more players.

Cricket icons Thisara Perera and Shakib Al Hasan are the latest to join the cricket elite that has confirmed its participation in the USA’s premier event at Morrisville.

One of the cricketing legends from Bangladesh and international cricket circles is without a doubt Shakib Al Hasan, whose participation for the Detroit Falcons will boost an essential part of Super 60 Legends. Talking about participation, Shakib Al Hasan adds, “Playing in a unique setting, especially such as in the United States of America, definitely encourages you to embrace formats like the 60-ball game. Even though I’ve played a lot of T10 cricket, this seems like a great opportunity to take part in the sport in a competitive setting. This is a format where elite players want to come and compete and push themselves, all of which sharpens your overall game. I am happy that through my participation I am able to add and contribute towards the vision of the tournament and that of the Detroit Falcons squad.”

Beginning his career as a bowler and opener for the Under-19 national team, the Sri Lankan player always accepted and participated in newer challenges of the T10 format, including playing competitive cricket in his home nation. Talking about participation in newer corners of the world, especially in a tournament like Super 60 Legends USA, Sri Lankan all-rounder and fast bowler Thisara Perera shares, “For me, it’s exciting to play in a tournament like Super 60 Legends USA because it brings together top players in a country where cricket is growing rapidly. It’s unique to play in the United States because the goal is to inspire new fans and demonstrate the excitement of this 60-ball format. Players perform at their best in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, and I’m excited to be a part of it.

With Super 60 Legends USA, fans can look forward to action-packed matches with big hitting, excellent running between wickets, fast runs, and exciting finishes in the fast-paced, exciting 60-ball cricket format. The Super 60 Legends USA format’s global expansion and promotion are greatly aided by the Samp Group, which gives players a perfect stage to demonstrate their abilities and adjust to this rapidly changing cricketing style.

The LA Strikers had already secured big names like Aaron Finch, Isuru Udana, and Ben Dunk in their pre-signings. During the draft, they further strengthened their lineup by picking Gurkeerat Mann, a dynamic all-rounder known for his decent strike rate and handy off-spin. The franchise also brought in experienced wicketkeeper-batter Naman Ojha and seasoned medium-pacer Parvinder Awana, clearly aiming to build a well-rounded squad with depth in every department.

Morrisville Fighters put together a strong core by signing two of India’s finest bowlers—veteran Harbhajan Singh and Munaf Patel. They further added firepower in the batting department with the signing of Shaun Marsh. The franchise continued to build on that solid base with the additions of powerful all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme, pacer Sheldon Cottrell, and experienced campaigner Faiz Fazal.

The Rebel Warriors made a statement during the draft after they signed Martin Guptill and Lendl Simmons one after the other. The two batters are known for their aggressiveness and will play a massive role in providing a brisk start to the team. They also have Saurabh Tiwary, whom they signed during the pre-signings to add more aggression in the batting department, while the experience of Mitchell Johnson with the ball will be the key for the Rebels’ success.

The Chicago Players have already had legends in Suresh Raina and Jacques Kallis in their lineup, and they got Wayne Parnell, Varun Aaron, and Devendra Bishoo to add more fuel to their bowling unit.

The Detroit Falcons went into the draft with a clear game plan—to stack their squad with quality all-rounders. With Shakib Al Hasan already in the lineup, they added Mossaddek Hossain and Ariful Haque, two reliable performers with solid domestic records.

With Parthiv Patel, Chris Lynn, and Ravi Bopara in their batting lineup, the Washington Tigers have plenty of experience and firepower up top. On the bowling side, they’ll be counting on Abhimanyu Mithun, Dan Christian, and Shahbaz Nadeem to do the job with the ball and keep the opposition in check.