You are Invited: One Opportunity. One Draft. One Historic Tournament.

Jul 31

3 min read

Global Player Nominations Close in Just 24 Hours

The countdown is almost over.

In just 24 hours, registrations will close for the inaugural Spirit of Cricket Over-50s T20 Tournament – Africa, to be held in the spectacular city of Cape Town, South Africa, from 10–16 October 2026.

This is more than a cricket tournament.

It is the beginning of the global expansion of the Spirit of Cricket, and players from every cricket-playing nation now have the opportunity to become part of history.

Whether you live in Australia, South Africa, England, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Namibia, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the West Indies, Canada, the United States or anywhere else cricket is played, you are eligible to nominate for the Player Draft.

Dip Your Toe Into the Spirit of Cricket Global Family

Have you ever wondered what it's would be like to be part of an international franchise competition?

To wear the colours of a professional-style team?
To share a dressing room with former international and first-class cricketers?
To build friendships with players from around the world while competing in one of cricket's most beautiful destinations?

This is your opportunity.

The Spirit of Cricket continues to expand across the globe, and this inaugural African tournament is your chance to tip your toe into the water and experience what the future of international veterans cricket looks like.

You'll only ever get one opportunity to be part of the inaugural tournament.

Once history is made...

It can never be repeated.

Interest from around the world has been outstanding.

With registrations closing in just 24 hours, limited player positions remain available before nominations officially close.

If you've been sitting on the fence...

Now is the time to act.

One Draft. One Chance.

Selection into the tournament is through the official Spirit of Cricket Player Draft.

Eight franchise Team Owners will build their squads from the nominated players.

If your name isn't in the Draft...

You cannot be selected.

There are no late entries.

No second chances.

Just one opportunity to put your name before all eight Team Owners.

A Truly International Tournament

Eight franchise teams.
Eight internationally recognised Marquee Players.
One Ambassador - Barry Richards
One unforgettable week in Cape Town.
Players from around the world.

The Spirit of Cricket has always been about more than winning cricket matches.

It is built on friendship, respect, gratitude and sportsmanship—bringing people together through a shared love of the game.

Founder and CEO Anthony Telfer believes this is only the beginning.

"The inaugural African tournament is the first step in our global vision for Spirit of Cricket. We want players from every cricket-playing nation to experience something truly unique, professional franchise cricket, international friendships and memories that last a lifetime. If you've ever wanted to see what Spirit of Cricket is all about, this is your opportunity to tip your toe into the water. Join us in Cape Town and become part of the foundation of something that will continue to grow around the world. There is only one inaugural tournament. Once those first balls are bowled and the first champions are crowned, that moment can never happen again. Don't look back wishing you'd entered be part of history."