Before the T20 and its smash-and-grab style of cricket, there was the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes which featured current and former players in thrilling contests.
What is the history of the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes?
The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes (HK6) tournament began in 1992 and went on a break after the 2017 edition, making the 2024 edition the first one in 7 years.
Players such as Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Shane Warne, Wasim Akram, Shoaib Malik, Sanath Jayasuriya, Anil Kumble, Umar Akmal, Glenn Maxwell and Damien Martyn have all been part of the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes during their careers.
Pakistan, England and South Africa are the most successful teams in the tournament’s history. India have won once, in 2005, while Sri Lanka, Australia and West Indies have also been winners.
Which teams are involved in Hong Kong Cricket Sixes?
The Hong Kong Cricket Sixes is a six-a-side tournament which is organised by Cricket Hong Kong with this year’s edition due to host 12 teams including India and Pakistan. The other teams in contention in the 3-day tournament are Australia, Bangladesh, England, Hong Kong, Nepal, New Zealand, Oman, South Africa, Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates.
The HK6 tournament is scheduled to take place from 1-3 November.
What are the rules of the Hong Koong Cricket Sixes?
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