Saudi Arabia To Launch T20 Cricket League With India's Yuvraj Singh As Ambassador

2026-05-16 04:16:11

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Saudi Arabia will stage its first professional Twenty20 league in October, marking a major milestone in the Kingdom's sporting development, organisers said on Thursday.

The six-team league, named Dunes T20, will begin in the second week of October featuring "legends of the international game" alongside emerging talent.

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South Asian Network Limited was awarded the rights by the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation in 2025 to establish and run the Kingdom's first professional T20 cricket competition.

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The league aims to grow cricket across the Gulf by creating opportunities for local players and delivering a world-class sports and entertainment product.

Retired India stalwart Yuvraj Singh will act as league ambassador. Details on venues, teams, broadcast partners, and commercial partners will be announced later.

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