Sangakkara is fifth icon player of UAE T20x
dubai — Organisers of the UAE’s first owned international T20 league, UAE T20x, on Wednesday announced Kumar Sangakkara, as the fifth icon player to sign up for the inaugural tournament, which is set to take place from December 19 to January 11.
Sangakkara’s announcement follows the news that Pakistani legend Shahid Afridi will also join the league alongside cricketing icons from around the world including England’s Eoin Morgan, South Africa’s David Miller and West Indian Andre Russell.
Speaking on the day of his reveal, Sangakkara said: “The UAE T20x brings a new evolution to T20 cricket, a format that is already driven by innovation and progress. Its dedication to being one of the most globally representative leagues in the world, and commitment to promoting young talent, is an inspirational vision, and I can’t wait to be a part of this unique league.”
He added: “The UAE is truly becoming a world class destination for cricket. The facilities here are beyond excellent, and they’re constantly improving. I think it’s amazing to be here and see what the country is doing to develop the game of cricket nationwide. It’s also a fantastic place to visit as a fan and those who travel to watch UAE T20x will not be disappointed with the country or the tournament.”
UAE T20x will make its debut this December with five new franchise teams vying for the inaugural title in a 22-match format to be played over 24 days