Saudi Arabia is planning to launch the world’s most lucrative Twenty20 cricket tournament, according to media reports in Australia.
High-level discussions have begun between the Saudi government and owners of Indian Premier League (IPL) teams. The IPL is currently the most-watched cricket league in the world and Saudi Arabia plans to enter the market and make the Kingdom a global cricketing destination.
According to reports in Australia’s Sydney Morning Herald and The Melbourne Age news sites, Saudi Arabia is in discussions to allow Indian players to compete in the tournaments. Previously Indian players have been banned from participating in overseas T20 tournaments. Saudi Arabia has invested huge sums in sport development, sponsorship and ownership.
