The ninth annual HomeWorld Thunder Nation Cup is set to be run across one action-packed day this weekend.
Teams representing six communities - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka - will face off in a series of pool matches before the top four progress to the finals.
All eyes will be on reigning champions India as they look to go back-to-back, while Pakistan will be hoping to reclaim the title they last won in 2020.
Bangladesh Community Trials ✅🇧🇩#ThunderNation pic.twitter.com/529GHdIvZ6
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) March 3, 2022
The HomeWorld Thunder Nation Cup exists to give individuals the opportunity to connect with their community and celebrate culture through cricket.
Trudi Busch, Director of Marketing, Sponsorship and Community at HomeWorld, said the reason HomeWorld – who manage and develop the largest new home display villages across NSW – continue to support the Thunder Nation Cup is because its values extend beyond the cricket field.
“We are committed to partnering with Sydney Thunder to deliver the HomeWorld Thunder Nation Cup each year,” said Busch.
“Not only is it an important initiative that brings communities together, but it is a wonderful celebration of cricket and culture.
“We look forward to watching the tournament being played, and the pride and passion that each player will bring to their game as they represent their country.”
Team Afghanistan
Ridwan Rahmatullah (C)
Nazir Shinwari
Naqib Akbari
Haroon Ahmadzai
Modacer Nomandi
Abdul Qahar Qazizada
Kahlil ur Rehman
Hilal Tawakal
Shafi Shinwari
Sultan Kakar
“They not only participated in the trials and showcased their talents for a chance to be selected, but they enjoyed the environment and each other’s company.”#ThunderNationhttps://t.co/aEzONgFbQq
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) March 2, 2022
Team Bangladesh
Akther Hussain
Anirban Maitra
Rahid Alam
Jawad Rashid Rakin
Sadi Rahaman
Ismail Bin
Ariful Hasan Sobuj
Fazle Rabbi
Mohammad Ismail Ahmed
Shafquat Ahmed Siyam
The Bangladesh community turned out in force to trial for the upcoming @HomeWorldAus Thunder Nation Cup, with more than 40 participants taking part 🙌#ThunderNation https://t.co/cNlpM178v7
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) March 3, 2022
Team India
Arun Chauhan (C)
Smit Doshi
Siddarth Peepat
Dhiraj Sharma
Kunwardeep Singh Brar
Mandar Marigudi
Javed Ahmed Mohammad
Pushpinder Jassal
Eknoor Singh
Vishesh Chaudhary
Team India locked in ahead of this weekend's ninth annual @HomeWorldAus Thunder Nation Cup 🏆#ThunderNation https://t.co/KeLl82oNO9
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) March 16, 2022
Team Nepal
Ayush Jung Thada
Bhuwan Karki
Dewesh Soni
Mausuf Jung Rana
Rupesh Shrestha
Sandesh Acharya
Subodh Basnet
Sujan Karki
Yuvraj Malla
Uddhav Dahal
Saroj Pathak
"Everyone who attended the trials are so proud to be part of this, and the players selected are so proud to represent the entire group, and Nepal." 🇳🇵#ThunderNation https://t.co/xJvUacvjWW
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) March 14, 2022
Team Pakistan
Asad Usman (C)
Ahmed Mehran
Danial Nasir
Hamza Rana
Kaleem Jan
Muhammad Mujahid
Muhammad Shakeel
Sajjad Qaiser
Zain Ali Mahavai
Team Pakistan locked in for the upcoming @HomeWorldAus Thunder Nation Cup 🏆#ThunderNation https://t.co/waz6qJpwjA
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) March 4, 2022
Team Sri Lanka
Kavinan Selvaruban
Angasan Muthulingam
Samantha dinesh Kumara Marakkala manage
Thanusraj Yogeswaran
Suthakar pillay Rajaguru senathipillay
Pragash Payson Payson Sriranjan
Tarik Viswasam
Don Liyanagr
Madushan Bandara
Michael Liguory
"It’s a proud moment to be given the opportunity to represent your community and country." 🇱🇰#ThunderNationhttps://t.co/3shHcPpFnM
— Sydney Thunder (@ThunderBBL) February 23, 2022
Event Information
Spectators are welcome to attend the finals at Raby Sports Complex. Entry is free.
The first pool game is scheduled to begin at 9:00am and the grand final is scheduled for 6:00pm.
All games will be played in a modified format, with eight players per side and six overs in each innings.
