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Cricket's First Mixed-Gender Tournament Set for Sri Lanka
Cricket will witness a historic milestone as the inaugural 'Test Twenty' mixed-gender tournament brings boys and girls together on the same field. The 80-over competition will take place in Colombo from November 14-29, featuring 160 young players aged 13-21 across four continental teams.
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Cricket is set to break new ground with the launch of 'Test Twenty,' the sport's first mixed-gender tournament, scheduled to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from November 14 to 29.
The tournament will feature 160 players—boys and girls aged between 13 and 21—competing together across four continental teams in an 80-over format. This marks a significant step toward gender inclusivity in international cricket at the grassroots level.
The initiative aims to provide young cricketers from across the globe with an opportunity to compete in a unified setting, regardless of gender. The continental team structure will bring together talent from different regions, fostering international cricket development among emerging youth players.
The tournament represents a broader shift within the sport to promote equal opportunities for male and female cricketers. By bringing both genders together in a competitive environment at such a formative stage, organizers hope to inspire more young women to pursue cricket at professional levels while normalizing mixed-gender participation in the sport.