There is good news for cricket fans. The dates for the UAE International T20 League have been announced. The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has announced on Monday that its first season of the T20 league (which has been named the International League T20). In 2023, it will be played from January 6 to February 12. In this franchises of six teams will participate. 34 matches will be played at venues in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.
He said that the Emirates Cricket Board, Reliance Industries, Kolkata Knight Riders, Capri Global, GMR, Lancer Capital, Adani Sportsline, Broadcaster Zee and all other interested parties were welcome to the new T20 league in the United Arab Emirates. He has shown faith in the Emirates Cricket Board, because we can take the game into the future.”
He further added: “As we embark on this long journey, I am confident that together we will scale new heights and in the process bring entertainment and excitement to the millions of fans around the world who enjoy UAE T20. Waiting for the first ball of the league to go bowling. On behalf of the ECB, I assure you all that you will have fun on the pitch with cricket.”
The tournament will also provide a platform for Emirates Cricket to develop its local talent to a higher level, where players from the UAE are currently integrated into the board programme. There will also be players recognized by the high-performance selection and training committee teams. Emirates Cricket and the UAE have a long history of recognizing and taking initiatives that underpin the success of the sport. It is extremely important that UAE players progress in this tournament.
