Saudi Arabia To Launch First Professional T20 League In October; Yuvraj Singh Named Ambassador
Players of Saudi Arabia in action during the T201 Cricket match between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait at Asian Town Cricket Stadium in Doha, Qatar on September 15, 2023 (file photo)
Saudi Arabia will stage its first professional Twenty20 cricket league in October, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s sporting development, organisers said on Thursday.
The six-team league will begin in the second week of October, featuring “legends of the international game” alongside emerging talent. The initiative is aimed at expanding cricket’s footprint across the Gulf region while providing a global-standard sporting and entertainment platform.
South Asian Network Limited was awarded the rights by the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation in 2025 to establish and operate the Kingdom’s first professional T20 competition.
The league aims to develop cricket in the region by creating opportunities for local players and building a world-class sports ecosystem.
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh will serve as the league ambassador.
Details regarding venues, team franchises, broadcast partners and commercial tie-ups will be announced at a later stage.
