Sangakkara completes UAE T20X Icon line-up

Sri Lankan star joins big names such as Afridi, Morgan, Miller and Russell

Organisers of the UAE T20X have 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.

“UAE T20X brings a new evolution to T20 cricket, a format that is already driven by innovation and progress,” Sangakkara said. “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.

“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.”