✈️ Timor-Leste Team Departs for Bali: Good Luck to the ‘Rising East’ Warriors!
DILI, TIMOR-LESTE – The Timor-Leste National Cricket Team officially commenced their highly anticipated journey to Indonesia today, departing from Dili’s Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport. The team is heading to Bali to compete in the prestigious Bali Rising East Tri Series, a T20I tournament that will see them lock horns with host nation Indonesia and Myanmar.
A buzz of excitement and national pride filled the air at the airport as the squad, along with support staff, gathered for a traditional send-off. Before boarding their flight, the players paused for a group photograph on the tarmac, their determined smiles and crisp new jerseys reflecting the nation’s high hopes for their performance.
For many of the athletes, this series marks a crucial step in their international careers, following Timor-Leste’s historic achievement of gaining ICC Associate Membership.
🏏 A Nation’s Hopes Ride on the Squad
The team’s participation in the Bali Rising East Tri Series is more than just a competition; it is a vital platform for the development of cricket in the country. It offers the national squad invaluable exposure to high-level T20I cricket and an opportunity to test their skills against regional rivals.
The entire Timor-Leste Cricket Board (TLCB) and the nation stand firmly behind the team.
“Go forth with confidence and the spirit of Timor-Leste! You are representing more than just a sport; you represent the resilience, passion, and emerging talent of our entire nation,” said a TLCB spokesperson. “Each match is an opportunity to make history, showcase your skill, and inspire a new generation of cricketers back home. We send our warmest wishes and prayers for success to the entire squad. May you play with courage, display true sportsmanship, and return home as the champions of the Bali Rising East Tri Series! VIVA CRICKET LESTE!“
The tournament begins shortly, and the entire country will be following the team’s progress. Stay tuned to TLCB.net for live updates, scores, and match reports from the beautiful island of Bali.