10 domestic teams to take part in ILT20 Ramadan tournament

Dubai: DP World ILT20 has had a big role in boosting and supporting the growth of cricket in UAE, the region and the Associate Nations. After conducting the ILT20 Development Tournament in October, the ILT20 Gulf Cup in December, the league is conducting the Ramadan cricket tournament in Dubai.

The 10 domestic teams, including Dubai Cricket Council Starlets, will take part in the 22-day Ramadan tournament, which be held at the IC Academy Oval 1 and 2 in Dubai from March 13 to April 3.

The other teams in the fray are, Karwan Cricket Club, Emirates Fly Better, Seven District, Prospero Properties, Dubai Dare Devils, Consolidate Shipping Service, Z Games, Lexington Shot Guns, and GHK Properties, with over 200 players vying for the top prize. Each team will play nine single round-robin league games followed by semi-finals and the final. The tournament will be live streamed on both YouTube and Facebook.

Speaking about lending their support for the event David White, CEO of DP World ILT20 said, “It is DP World ILT20’s endeavour to support and nurture local talent in UAE. With 220 players turning up for the Ramadan cricket tournament, it’s a great opportunity to see and encourage emerging talent. We stay true to our commitment of developing cricket at the grassroots and I wish all the players the very best.”

The DP World ILT20 season 3 recently concluded with Dubai Capitals emerging as the new champions. While the league has been a global success, the DP World ILT20 among its many initiatives, continues to support domestic cricket at the grassroots level to help in the growth and development of the emerging local talent.