Toronto Blue Jays to host Cricket night & fans can practice their swing

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Cricket fans, this one is for you! The Toronto Blue Jays are set to host the second annual Cricket Night at the Park this month. Fans can take part in cricket-themed activities, speciality eats and much more. Here’s what to know.

May 10th is Cricket Night at the Park! This event showcase the crossovers between baseball and cricket which just so happens to be the second most popular sport in the world.

Expect appearances from international and local cricketers, memorabilia, cricket-themed activities, specialty concessions, and even a cricket hat give away.

“Sport has an incredible power to bring people together by providing a sense of community through shared experiences,” said Michelle Seniuk, Vice President, Fan Experience, Toronto Blue Jays.

“While cricket and baseball have historically had different fan bases around the world, Cricket Night at the Park introduces Canadians to the synergies between the two global sports and invites fans of both to cheer together at the ballpark.”

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Check out the International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy as it makes its first Canadian stop on the ICC multi-continent Trophy Tour at Rogers Centre. Ambassador and former captain of the West Indies Twenty20 International Team Carlos Brathwaite will also be in attendance.

Fans will also have the chance to explore Cricket Canada memorabilia and get their photo taken with Brathwaite and the T20 World Cup Trophy in section 130, according to the Jays.

As Team Canada members of the men’s and women’s national teams will also be at Cricket Night. And it’s a grand celebration as Canada will make its first ICC T20 World Cup appearance since 2007.

Head to the WestJet Flight Deck and get your photo taken with Canadian cricketers and sign the custom “Good Luck Team Canada” wall.

Hungry? The season’s third Fry Days with McCain will offer a ‘Delhi’tine’ loaded fry recipe. This poutine creation includes shredded paneer cheese and butter chicken sauce, served up in a reusable Blue Jays Helmet.

The Outfield District will also have a specialty snack and drink – a chai latte churro and ‘Sweep Shot Cooler’ cocktail with mango and citrus flavours.

And if you want to take part in more activities, fans can learn and test their cricket swings with tips from Canada’s national team athletes at the cricket batting cages located in sections 536 and 537.

Last but not least, the first 15,000 fans to the ballpark will receive a unique Blue Jays White Cricket Hat.

In-seat tickets start at $25 via Ticketmaster or you can get outfield district tickets for $20.

You don’t want to miss out on this event!