The Emirates Cricket Board on Monday confirmed that the inaugural International League T20 or ILT20 league will be played from 6 January to 12 February 2023.
Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and President of Emirates Cricket Board, said, “The Emirates Cricket Board welcomes Reliance Industries, Kolkata Knight Riders, Capri Global, GMR, Lancer Capital, Adani Sportsline, broadcaster Zee and Happened. All other stakeholders of the newly established T20 league of UAE. Such experienced names and institutions as partners augurs well for the UAE T20 League. Through the commitment of these partners, they have shown confidence in the Emirates Cricket Board as we take the sport into the future.”
The six-team franchise-style league will be played at world-renowned, world-class venues in the UAE on a 34-match schedule. The first event is scheduled to be played between the window of 6 January and 12 February 2023.
“As we embark on this long journey, I am confident that together we will scale new heights and in the process provide entertainment and excitement to the millions of fans around the world who are waiting to bowl the first ball of the UAE T20 League. are waiting for.” He added.
The tournament will also provide Emirates Cricket with a valuable platform to develop its local talent at a higher level, where UAE-based players are currently integrated into the Board’s programme, as well as high performance coaching and selection committee teams identified . You will be given the opportunity to train and play with some of the best minds in today’s sporting world.
Khalid Al Zarooni, Chairman of ILT20, said, “Emirates Cricket and the UAE have a proven history of recognizing and adopting the initiatives that underpin the success of the sport. It is of utmost importance that UAE-based players continue to flourish through this tournament which is one of the objectives of this league.