The clash between international cricket and T20 leagues is not new but the franchise cricketing world will face a unique situation of an ICC event clashing with the T20 tournaments, as many as four, next year. Moreover, it is not yet sure if the competition will take place in Pakistan.
Boult grabbed a solitary wicket of Michael Pepper in his four overs and conceded 37 runs. MI Emirates won the contest by eight wickets after they successfully chased 189 with six balls to spare.
Tom Kohler-Cadmore smashed a 34-ball 68 while batting for Desert Vipers and struck two fours and eight sixes. He was awarded the Player of the Match (POTM) for his match-defining knock.
The 2024 edition of the International League T20 kicked off with games in Sharjah and Dubai as who's who of T20 cricket left their ongoing commitments in the middle to be there for respective teams. The ILT20 recently became the first Associate nation-run league to get recognised officially.
MIE vs GG, ILT20: Gulf Giants have made a start to their title defence with a win. They defeated Sharjah Warriors in the first game of ILT20's 2nd season. They are now set to take on MI Emirates in their second match of the tournament.
The second edition of International League T20 is set to commence on January 19 and it will run till February 17. Although the league is clashing with SA20, BBL and BPL, most of the foreign players are available. Sharjah Warriors and Gulf Giants will face in the season opener.
Sharjah Warriors will host the defending champions in the opening game of the second edition of the International League T20 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday. Six teams will participate in the ILT20 2024 with three venues hosting 33 matches, including the final on February 17.
The second season of the International League T20 (ILT20) will get underway on Friday, January 19 with the clash between Sharjah Warriors and Gulf Giants in Sharjah.
The second edition of the International League T20 (ILT20) is set to commence on January 19 with the match between Sharjah Warriors and Gulf Giants. Virender Sehwag is one of the commentators for the tournament alongside three former Pakistan cricketers.
Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu, who retired from Indian professional cricket after IPL 2023, has been plying his trade in T20 leagues across the world. However, Rayudu momentarily stepped into the political landscape before pulling out within less than 10 days.
Mumbai Indians' sister franchises in SA20 and International League T20, MI Cape Town and MI Emirates named their captains for the 2024 editions. Kieron Pollard and Nicholas Pooran will be leading the MI Cape Town and MI Emirates sides respectively for the second editions of both leagues.
Australia opener David Warner is set to play the last Test match of his career in Sydney in the first week of January 2024. Post his Test retirement, the left-hander is set to play his trade in T20 leagues including the Big Bash League and International League T20.
Naveen-ul-Haq has been handed a ban for breach of contract with Sharjah Warriors. He played for the franchise in the first season of the tournament earlier this year.
Gulf Giants won the inaugural edition of the tournament. Like it did in the last season, International League T20 is set to clash with the second edition of SA20 and India vs England Test series along with a few other international series.
Ambati Rayudu, who retired from IPL after winning the 2023 edition with the Chennai Super Kings, has been on the lookout for opportunities in overseas T20 leagues.
Shaheen has been playing in several T20 leagues and has now become the first Pakistan player to be signed in ILT20. The second edition of the International League T20 is set to commence on January 13, 2024.
ILT20 Final: The players of the Gulf Giants received special piece of medals on Sunday (February 12) after they clinched the first-ever ILT20 title beating Desert Vipers in the final
ILT20 Final: Chris Lynn's valiant 72-run knock helped Gulf Giants secure the inaugural title of the International T20 title in a one-sided chase while Carlos Brathwaite starred with the ball
ILT20 2023: Rashid Khan helped the MI Emirates defeat Dubai Capitals in the eliminator of the ILT20 2023. Rashid played in the ILT20 days after playing in the SA20.
ILT20 Playoffs: MI Emirates are among the four teams to have reached the playoffs of the ILT20. Boult has helped the Emirates side in this journey.
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