Another mega global T20 league in the cricket world may begin soon. The League will be based on the Nation-based franchise model and is in talks with the ICC (International Cricket Council) for this.

Saudi Arabia may have a major investor in this new league.
An Australian veteran has prepared the league outline.

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How will this new T20 league be?

There will be a league of 8 teams, which will be played in tennis -inspired formats.
The tournament will be held at 4 different places.
Saudi Arabia’s Wealth Fund ‘SRJ Sports Investments’ has started talks with ICC.
SRJ Sports has a capital of $ 1 trillion and is set to invest $ 500 million (0.5 billion) in this league.
The final match may be in Saudi Arabia.

The main objective of the league?

Making Test cricket popular even outside India, England and Australia.
To include new countries in cricket and explore new markets.
Getting additional revenue through T20 League.

Who made this league plan?

The outline of this league has been prepared by former Australian all -rounder Neil Maxwell.
He has previously been a member of the Cricket New South Wales and Australian Cricket Association.
He also manages Australia captain Pat Cummins.

When and how will this league?

The league will have to take the ICC approval.
It will be held in “empty window” between major T20 leagues like IPL and Big Bash League.
Teams will be nation-based, that is, every team will represent some country.
Indian players will not be able to participate in this league without the approval of BCCI.

Will Indian players be able to play?

Under the current rules of BCCI, Indian players cannot play in any foreign franchise league, until they retire.
The presence of ICC President Jai Shah will be important, as they can persuade BCCI to approve the participation of Indian players.

Will this league be able to compete with IPL?

Will this new Global T20 League of Saudi Arabia provide a new market for cricket?
Will Indian players play in this league?