Football is a very popular game in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, the Saudi Pro League has become one of the most popular league worldwide. Saudi Arabia has become the destination of world-class footballers like Ronaldo-Benzema. Because, Saudi Arabia is spending a lot more money on Europe-America. Saudi Arabia will host the World Cup alone.
Saudi Arabia is investing not only football but also in many other games. The rest was cricket. This time the Saudis are not keeping the rest of the cricket. They also entered cricket.
The UAE’s popular franchise League ILT20 match is going to be held in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF) recognizes the league as a formal competition for both male and female departments.
Although it is not yet determined when the first match will be held on Saudi soil, this decision opened the way for the ILT 20 in the country. At the same time, under this agreement, each team will have to be included in at least one Saudi player, which will start from this auction (October 8).
ILT -20 chairman Khalid Al Zaruni said, “Saudi Arabia is an important part of the Gulf. Their commitment to the development of cricket is inspired. This partnership will help us spread cricket beyond the border. ‘
On the other hand, Saudi Cricket Federation Chairman Prince Saud bin Mishal al-Saud said, “This cooperation reflects our commitment to the development of cricket in Saudi Arabia. Vision 20 has given importance to sports and social involvement, and this agreement will encourage the younger generation to cricket. ‘
As part of the agreement, a development tournament will be held next year in Saudi Arabia. Besides, ILT -20 and ACF will work jointly for talent exploration and development of domestic cricket infrastructure.
The fourth edition of the ILT20 will begin from December 2, until January 1, 2020. Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah- There will be a total of six matches in these three fields, where six teams will participate.
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