International League T20's inaugural edition kicks off January 13

DUBAI: Star-studded International League (ILT20)'s inaugural edition will start here on January 13, 2023.

Dubai Capitals and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders will take on each other in the opening match at Dubai International Stadium on January 13. 

As many as six teams will participate in a cash-rich league that will be played in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah from January 13 to February 12. 

The teams include Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriors.

Stars including Shimron Hetmyer (West Indies), Moeen Ali (England), Kieron Pollard (West Indies), and Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) will be seen in action in the league. ICC-approved league offered a handsome amount of money to players and it is said to be the biggest league in terms of money after the Indian Premier League (IPL). 

Mubashshir Usmani, General Secretary, Emirates Cricket Board said, "This is a very exciting time for the league and, collectively, we are delighted to announce the 2023 ILT20 playing schedule,

"We cannot wait for the teams to arrive (in early January) and battle it out on the park and provide world-class entertainment to the cricket fans here, in the UAE, and around the globe."

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