Fletcher Set for Packed International Calendar with USA, UAE Leagues

by Michael Bascombe

NEW YORK, October 16, 2025 — Grenadian cricketer Andre Fletcher is preparing for a hectic few months on the international T20 circuit, with three major franchise tournaments lined up across two continents.

The explosive opener, known affectionately as “The Spiceman”, will first represent the Las Vegas Aces in the inaugural Global Cricket League (GCL) T20 USA, set for October 24 to November 2, 2025, at the Moosa Cricket Stadium in Houston, Texas. The landmark tournament brings together six teams — the Houston Riders, New York Liberty, Chicago Windchasers, Miami Waves, Washington DC Eagles, and Fletcher’s Las Vegas Aces — marking a new chapter in America’s growing cricket scene.

Following his GCL commitments, Fletcher will travel to the United Arab Emirates to feature for the Aspin Stallions, a new franchise debuting in the Abu Dhabi T10 (ADT10), which runs from November 18–30, 2025. The league’s lineup includes strong competition from teams such as the Ajman Titans, Deccan Gladiators, Delhi Bulls, Northern Warriors, Quetta Qalvarya, Royal Champs, and Vista Riders.

The veteran batsman will then remain in the UAE for the 2025 International League T20 (ILT20), scheduled for December 2, 2025, to January 4, 2026, where he will again don the colours of MI Emirates. Fletcher made headlines earlier this month when he became the most expensive player at the inaugural ILT20 Player Auction, fetching a record US$260,000. MI Emirates outbid rivals to retain the Grenadian star for a fourth consecutive season, underscoring his value as one of the league’s premier short-format players.

Fletcher’s multi-tournament calendar reflects his sustained demand across the global T20 and T10 landscape. With his signature flair, power-hitting, and experience, the 37-year-old continues to carry Grenada’s cricketing flag proudly on the world stage.

Sports Minister congratulates Senior Cricket Team

by Michael Bascombe

ROSEAU, Dominica, May 29, 2011 - Grenada’s Sports Minister Patrick Simmons has congratulated the Grenada National Cricket team on winning the Windward Islands Twenty20 Championship in Dominica on Sunday.

Grenada defeated the hosts by 77 runs at the Windsor Stadium, after winning the toss and setting a challenging total of 156 for 5 off 20 overs.

Devon Smith was run out for 79 on the final ball of the innings but after sharing an important fifth wicket partnership of 103 runs with Tade Carmichael, who made 44 off 36 balls. Captain Andre Fletcher made 16.

In reply, Dominica found a resilient Grenada and only survived 14.5 overs in totaling 79 with John Olive and Nelon Pascal each taking three wickets and two wickets apiece for Eamon Alexander and Ronald Ettienne.

The Sports Minister said that the performance of the national team again demonstrates the important role sports continue to play in the daily life of our people. “Sports continue to be a unifying force and our sportsmen are playing their role whether it’s in athletics, football, cricket or any other sport,” he said.

“They showed that they were compact in all areas of the game and this performance is a good sign that our cricketers continue to improve”.

Also extending congratulations to the national cricket team is one of Grenada’s ace runners, Kirani James. In a brief message, James, who is ardent cricket fan, said “congrats to the team”.

Smith was named Most Valuable Player of the Championship. Among the other individual awards for Grenada, Smith had the most runs while Denis George had the best bowling figures.

The victory and performance of Smith came two days after the death of his father.