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Da Silva on Breakout T20 League : IPL watching

sgtdjones 4/24/25, 4:52:30 AM
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Da Silva on Breakout T20 League

Trinidad and Tobago Legions captain and West Indies wicket-keeper/batsman Joshua Da Silva is keen to leave an impression for the inaugural West Indies T20 Breakout League which will be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy (BLCA), Tarouba from April 25-May 10.Da Silva said it’s important for the TT franchise to defend the country’s rich history in the T20 game.

“We pride ourselves on the legacy that we have in T20 cricket, that’s for sure. For us, it’s an honour to represent the country at any level.“It’s a tournament where I know a lot of eyes are going to be on us and performance is going to be key.

Coached by Rayad Emrit, the TT team will begin their campaign against Barbados Pelicans from 7 pm at the BLCA on April 25 in the second game of a double-header. Guyana Rainforest Rangers will face the Windward Islands Infernos in the first match of the tournament from 2 pm.The league will feature teams representing the six territorial boards that comprise Cricket West Indies: Barbados Pelicans, Guyana Rainforest Rangers, Jamaica Titans, Leeward Islands Thunder, Trinidad & Tobago Legions and the Windward Islands Infernos.

Full TT Legions squad: Navin Bidaisee, McKenny Clarke, Cephas Cooper, Joshua Da Silva, Jyd Goolie, Mikkel Govia, Joshua James, Damion Joachim, Amir Jangoo, Johann Layne, Shaaron Lewis, Kamil Pooran, Abdul-Raheem Toppin, Crystian Thurton.
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ray 4/24/25, 2:47:40 PM
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Let's go Rangers!
sgtdjones 4/24/25, 11:47:39 PM
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Your rangers are busy in the rain Forest. lol
imusic 4/25/25, 2:57:47 PM
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Nothing in the article or what Da Silva said mentioned IPL
sgtdjones 4/25/25, 3:02:17 PM
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Da Silva on Breakout T20 League: You never know who's watching


The headline of the article...radio noted two IPL scouts will be in T&T.
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Halliwell 4/26/25, 11:10:18 AM
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Did Da Silva say IPL watching?
sgtdjones 4/26/25, 2:40:17 PM
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He noted you never know who is watching...ya gats dat?

Then the reporter said the names of two scouts that will be at the games.

Any more questions, Brit Trini, huh?
Halliwell 4/26/25, 3:53:12 PM
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All those words and nary a YES nary a NO

Wheel and come again
sgtdjones 4/28/25, 3:22:25 PM
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.Da Silva said it’s important for the TT franchise to defend the country’s rich history in the T20 game.
“We pride ourselves on the legacy that we have in T20 cricket, that’s for sure. For us, it’s an honour to represent the country at any level.“It’s a tournament where I know a lot of eyes are going to be on us and performance is going to be key.



Da Silver is playing in the game; isnt it obvious he will be watching the game?

Me tinks you are having to much kidney pies; check for contaminants in those kidneys ...cool
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granite 4/28/25, 7:46:05 PM
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Stop "splitting hairs" Halli.lol