The Emirates Cricket Board is all set to start a new T20 tournament of its own named Premier League T20. After hosting IPL matches and being the official venue for the upcoming T20 World Cup, this new T20 tournament is being seen as a huge leap in ECB’s cricketing future. The tournament will be played between six teams in January-February next year.
Meanwhile, as per reports in Cricbuzz, IPL franchises like Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings are likely to be a part of the tournament. At least a couple from these four teams are expected to play in the Premier League T20.
IPL Franchises Likely To Be A Part Of Premier League T20
UAE is all set to host the remaining season of IPL 2021 between September 19 to October 15. Then it will also host the upcoming T20 World Cup. This year, the T20 World Cup will be a 12 team event in the knockout stages after the qualifiers between October 17-23.
“UAE’s Inaugural Premier League T20 will be played across UAE in January and February 2022. The new six-team franchise-style league has been sanctioned by Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and Emirates Cricket Board Chairman Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan,” the ECB said in a statement.
“The hallmark of the new league is that it will have the highest number of international players in a squad. This unique aspect of the league will attract some of the biggest names in world cricket while also giving a platform and international exposure to upcoming players” it further added.
"UAE's Premier League T20 sets dates & unveils Tournament Logo"
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— UAE Cricket Official (@EmiratesCricket) August 2, 2021
The Emirates Cricket Board aso launched the logo of the Premier T20 League which depicts UAE’s national symbol – a Falcon.
“We believe we have created a logo that honours and reflects UAE’s culture as well as highlights our sporting prowess. We hope that this logo serves its intended purpose to unite, excite and generate a sense of pride throughout the cricket community – players and fans – across the world,” Khalid Al Zarooni, the Premier League T20 chairman, said.
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