UAE T20 League: International League T20 Live: The Emirates Cricket Board has set a January-February window for the inaugural UAE T20 League. The tournament will be called International League T20 with Indian Premier League franchises such as Kolkata Knight Riders owning a team. The ILT20 will be held between January 6-February 12 of 2023 before the Pakistan Super League (PSL 2023). Follow ILT20 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
The inaugural edition of the six-team franchise league will be broadcast live on Zee Network.
“Emirates Cricket Board is delighted to welcome Reliance Industries, Kolkata Knight Riders, Capri Global, GMR, Lancer Capital, Adani Sportsline, broadcaster ZEE and all other stakeholders to the newly established T20 League of UAE,” Chairman of the Emirates Cricket Board, Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan said.
UAE T20 League to be called International League T20, set to debut in January-February before PSL 2023
UAE T20 League to be called International League T20, set to debut in January-February before PSL 2023
“As we begin this long journey I am confident that together we will achieve new heights and in the process provide entertainment and excitement to the millions of fans around the globe who are waiting for the first ball of the UAE T20 League to be bowled,” he added.
UAE T20 League Franchise owners
- Reliance Industries
- Kolkata Knight Riders
- Capri Global
- GMR
- Lancer Capital
- Adani Sportsline
UAE T20 League to be called International League T20, set to debut in January-February before PSL 2023
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UAE T20 League to be called International League T20, set to debut in January-February before PSL 2023
The six-team franchise-style League will be played over a 34-match schedule in the UAE. The first event is scheduled to be played between the window of 6th January and 12th February 2023.
The IPL franchises will also be able to sign at least four players from their IPL roster. Mumbai Indians, KKR and Delhi Capitals are the three IPL franchises in the UAE T20 League.
“Each franchise will be allowed to sign four players of their choice outside of the draft or auction which we will decide later. It could be any player who has a NOC from his home board,” Emirates Cricket Board’s (ECB) Secretary-General Mubashir Usmani told Cricbuzz.
UAE T20 League to be called International League T20, set to debut in January-February before PSL 2023
Khalid Al Zarooni, Chairman, ILT20 said, “Emirates Cricket, and the UAE, has a proven history of identifying and embracing initiatives that underpin the success of the game. It is vitally important, that through this tournament UAE-based players continue to flourish which is one of the objective of this League.”
“The ILT20 wishes to thank His Highness Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Chairman of ECB for his unstinting support to UAE cricket which, under his guidance, has been growing from strength to strength. We look forward to introducing to the world a T20 event that will provide unmatched competition and entertainment to the ardent followers of this game.”
UAE T20 League to be called International League T20, set to debut in January-February before PSL 2023
Dr. Tayeb Kamali, Chairman, Selection Committee – Emirates Cricket Board said “The annual ILT20 event presents an excellent exposure for our players given the highly intense and competitive nature of the league. Each of the six teams in the 34-match tournament provide a wonderful opportunity for our young cricketers to play competitive cricket with world-class players.”
“Further, such a unique international league would play a big role in attracting and nurturing a larger pool of players who will go on to represent the UAE in the years to come. We look forward to the inaugural event and our players taking full advantage of the opportunity.”
UAE T20 League to be called International League T20, set to debut in January-February before PSL 2023
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