In the coming years, the UAE's ILT20 could see games take place in Saudi Araba after it entered into a partnership with the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF). The league gains official recognition in the Kingdom as part of its expansion across the Gulf region.
While no specific date has been set on the first matches that will be played in Saudi Arabia, the SACF has sanctioned the ILT20 as an official men and women's competition that could host matches in the Kingdom in future seasons. The linkup will also provide Saudi Arabia players with a direct pathway into the tournament, starting with the auction for this year's edition on October 1, where each franchise will be required to sign at least one player from the country.
"We are very proud to announce our partnership with the Saudi