News Americas, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Fri. Aug. 2, 2013: Is the Limacol Caribbean Premier League set to fill the 20/20 void left from the scandal and conviction of Allen Stanford who was intimately involved in West Indies Cricket?
One can’t help but wonder considering the flash and the high end sponsors lining up behind this series. The latest is Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg.
Wahlberg, whose new movie, ‘2 Guns’ with Denzel Washington, comes out today, August 2nd, has taken an equity interest in the Barbados Tridents team.
Actor Mark Wahlberg, l., with Ajmal Khan, Chairman of Verus International and Founder of the LCPL. Photo courtesy newsamericasnow.com
“I’m excited to be a part of the Limacol Caribbean Premier League because I know cricket is huge in the Caribbean and a rich part of the region’s heritage,” said Wahlberg.
“Sports and entertainment are a powerful combination, and the LCPL will appeal to a huge audience worldwide. Thanks to my dear friend Ajmal Khan who introduced me to Barbados and the LCPL, I am a cricket fan now.”
Wahlberg said he was also attracted to the youth development aspect of the LCPL which benefits the entire community as young men are encouraged to pursue their passions, stay focused and plan for their futures.
Ajmal Khan, Chairman of Verus International and Founder of the LCPL voiced his agreement.
“Having Mark involved with the Limacol CPL is quite a coup for us. He brings a global celebrity appeal, which adds to the party atmosphere, and anticipation that is already building in these final days before the tournament begins.
Having him as an ambassador of the greatest party in sport will indeed draw the attention of current and new cricket fans across the world, and we look forward to embracing a whole new generation of cricket fans in the U.S. thanks to Mark.”
The inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League starts on July 30th in Barbados and concludes on August 24th in Trinidad.
