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.
Here are some details:
- The six-team league will begin in the second week of October, featuring “legends of the international game” alongside emerging talent
- 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
- 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
Published on May 15, 2026
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