RIYADH: The DP World International League T20 has joined forces with the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation in a landmark agreement aimed at accelerating the growth of cricket in the Kingdom and Gulf region.
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Under the partnership, announced in Dubai on Tuesday, the SACF officially licensed the DP World ILT20 as a recognized Twenty20 league for both men and women. The move paves the way for ILT20 matches to be staged in Saudi Arabia, while also creating new development pathways for the Kingdom’s cricketers.
The collaboration will see the ILT20 work closely with SACF and its commercial arm, the Cricket Investment Company, to nurture local talent, enhance infrastructure and build stronger engagement with cricket fans in the Kingdom.
Significantly, Saudi players will now have a direct entry point into the competition. Each franchise in the upcoming ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction, scheduled for Oct. 1, will have to sign at least one Saudi player.
