• ILT20 was granted official status by the ICC.
• Shoaib Akhtar was appointed as the brand ambassador.
• Shaheen Afridi will be seen in action in the second season.

The ICC grants official status to the Emirates Board’s International Cricket League (ILT20).

We are incredibly honoured to announce that DP World ILT20 has been recognised by the #ICC and awarded List A status!
With some of the biggest names and franchises in the T20 circuit, we’re set to go #AllInForCricket in the upcoming season!#DPWorldILT20 #cricket #Season2 pic.twitter.com/arWoargyQ3

— International League T20 (@ILT20Official) December 11, 2023

According to the details, the Chief Operating Officer of ILT20, Subhan Ahmed, says that adding the International Cricket League to the official record book of the ICC is a great achievement for Emirates Cricket.

Chief Operating Officer of ILT20, Subhan Ahmed

Shoaib Akhtar, the fastest bowler in the world of cricket, popularly known as Rawalpindi Express, has been appointed as the brand ambassador of ILT20.

Pakistan’s former speedster Shoaib Akhtar

Akhtar met the UAE U-19 cricket team in Dubai and congratulated them on their win against Sri Lanka.

Later, talking to the media, Akhtar said that the International Cricket League is the biggest platform for new talent, and this event will be a way forward for cricketers.

Subhan said on the occasion that Pakistani star players and big names from all over the world are joining the ILT20.

DP World ILT20 awarded List A status by #ICC!
David White, CEO of DP World ILT20 offered his insights into how this makes #DPWorldIT20 one of the world’s top leagues!
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— International League T20 (@ILT20Official) December 11, 2023

He said that getting the official status of List A on the ILT20 records by the ICC is a big success for UAE cricket.

The second edition of the International Cricket League is starting on January 19 in Sharjah, in which famous cricketers from all over the world, including Pakistan’s star fast bowler Shaheen Afridi, will be in action.

The final of the event will be played on February 17 at the Dubai International Stadium.

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