The inaugural Expat World Cup 2027 (EWC 2027) has been officially announced in Dhaka, bringing non-resident Bangladeshi cricket teams and diaspora clubs from 30 countries onto a unified global stage.
The glittering trophy unveiling ceremony took place at The Westin Dhaka, hosted by Australia-based AB Media Group. State Minister for Youth and Sports Md. Aminul Haque graced the occasion as Chief Guest, cutting the commemorative cake and revealing the championship trophy alongside former national cricket captains Habibul Bashar Sumon, Mehrab Hossain Opee, Javed Omar Belim, and MP Sanjida Islam Tuli.
Speaking on the occasion, State Minister Aminul Haque commended the initiative: "Our expatriates are remittance heroes whose dedication powers our economy. Uniting diaspora cricket clubs across 30 countries will foster camaraderie and elevate Bangladesh's sports heritage internationally."
AB Media Group CEO Kabir Ahmed Bhuiyan confirmed that the tournament opener will be held in Australia, with the grand finale set for the United Arab Emirates. Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan is slated to attend the UAE championship gala night.
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