All 8’s - 8 Teams, 8 Players per team and 8 overs per side/game
Indian Association of Nashville (IAN) in partnership with Nashville Cricket Association (NCA) proudly presents its third edition of the Cricket tournament following the great success of its previous two editions in 2023 and 2024 here in Nashville for both Men and Women. IAN true to its continued vision of Sports events will conduct a shorter version of this passionate sport loved by all Indians. IAN Men’s 8’s Cup and IAN Women’s 8’s Cup will be held during the fall of 2025 around early September. Games will be played during the weekends.
Format of IAN Men’s 8’s Cup will be 8 Teams competing in 8 overs/side per game format. Soft taped Tennis balls will be used, and the games will be held in local Nashville Cricket grounds in Astro Turf wickets. Men of age 40+ can take part in this tournament and should not be part of any Nashville Cricket teams that play in the local 20 over leagues or local short form tournaments and only residents of Nashville can play in the teams.
Format of IAN Women’s 8’s Cup will be 8 teams competing in 8 overs/side per game format. Soft taped Tennis balls will be used, and the games will be held in local Nashville Cricket grounds in Astro Turf wickets. Women of all ages can take part in this tournament.
Registration starts 7/23/2025 and will close 8/23/2025.
Professional Cricket rules will be followed with a few relaxations, so teams forming and registering ensure that players have some cricket playing experience. Each team will have only 8 maximum players for a game. Each team can register with a roster of 10 players and can nominate a Coach, and he/she should have played professional cricket here in Nashville in any of the local leagues or tournaments.