The Hobart Hurricanes XI will take part in the Global Super League in Guyana from July 10 to 18, 2025. The team aims to win the T20 tournament, which falls during the Australian offseason. Cricket Tasmania officials express excitement about the development opportunities for players, with the final squad announcement expected later this month.
The excitement follows the conclusion of BBL|14 as the Hobart Hurricanes XI gears up to participate in the Global Super League (GSL) this July. Scheduled to take place from July 10 to 18, 2025, in Guyana, the Hurricanes will aim for victory against four international teams in this T20 tournament that marks the second iteration of the GSL.
The Caribbean timing of this tournament is quite favorable for the Hurricanes. It coincides with the Australian domestic offseason, enabling the team to field a competitive squad. Additionally, the GSL starts after the Major League Cricket T20 competition in the United States, allowing for an uninterrupted preparation period.
Hobart will notably be the second Australian team to enter this competition, following Cricket Victoria’s runner-up finish last year. Cricket Victoria lost to the Rangpur Riders from Bangladesh, and it seems the Hurricanes are eager to improve upon that performance.
Salliann Beams, the High Performance General Manager for Cricket Tasmania, expressed her enthusiasm for this opportunity. She remarked that the GSL allows athletes from Cricket Tasmania’s system a chance to engage in meaningful competition during the offseason.
Beams elaborated, stating, “The Guyana Global Super League provides our male playing group with another competition with real stakes to help prepare themselves for the rigours of the Australian domestic summer while continuing the development of their white-ball skills.”
Moreover, she emphasized the importance of exposing players to international conditions and competition. “With the international cricket calendar becoming increasingly more competitive, to be able to send a team to an overseas tournament in different conditions, against different opposition, will give our athletes a chance to test themselves further in the shorter format of the game.”
While the squad for the GSL has not yet been publicly revealed, Beams assured that it will feature a blend of seasoned talent and opportunities for emerging players. She mentioned, “Our squad, while not public yet, will have a good blend of top-end talent and provide playing opportunities to players who we view as important aspects of our organisation in the coming years.”
As anticipation builds, the announcement of the final squad for the Hobart Hurricanes XI is expected later this month. This will be a critical moment for the team as they strive to make their mark in the Guyana Global Super League.
In summary, the Hobart Hurricanes XI is set to compete in the Guyana Global Super League in July 2025, seeking to achieve success and further their white-ball skills. With support from Cricket Tasmania, the squad, which will blend experience with emerging talent, looks ready to face off against international opponents during the Australian offseason. Fans can expect an announcement regarding the squad later this month.
Original Source: www.hobarthurricanes.com.au
