GEORGETOWN, Guyana—ExxonMobil Guyana has been named as the official title sponsor of the inaugural Global Super League (GSL) tournament.
The GSL will be played from November 26 to December 7 in Guyana, and will feature the Guyana Amazon Warriors and four other established T20 cricket teams from around the world vying for US $1 million in prize money.
ExxonMobil Guyana, which has sponsored the Guyana Amazon Warriors for eight years, was praised for its continued support of cricket on the island by GLS chairman, Sir Clive Lloyd.
“ExxonMobil Guyana has a long history of supporting cricket in Guyana. They are an ideal title sponsor—we appreciate their continued investment in Guyana,” Sir Clive said.
Meanwhile, president of ExxonMobil Guyana, Alistair Routledge said he was pleased to be associated with the GSL.
“We are thrilled to deepen our commitment to cricket and the community in Guyana through our partnership with the Global Super League.
“We look forward to an electrifying series of matches and celebrating the spirit of cricket with fans around the world,” said Routledge. (CMC)
The GSL is set to take place annually in Guyana, with different teams from around the world being invited to take part each season.
It is South America’s first standalone cricket event, sanctioned by Cricket West Indies and fully supported by the government of Guyana. (CMC)