Saudi Arabia is set to host its first professional T20 cricket league, with former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh joining the tournament as an ambassador.
The Dunes T20 League, scheduled to begin in October 2026, will feature six teams and is being launched through a partnership between South Asian Network Limited (SAN Ltd), Unique Sports Group and Prolithic Talent Agency.
SAN Ltd said it had secured the rights from the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation in October 2025 to establish and operate the Kingdom’s first professional T20 competition.
According to the organisers, the league aims to support the growth of cricket in Saudi Arabia and the wider region, while creating opportunities for local and international players.
Yuvraj Singh, who will serve as League Ambassador, is expected to play a key role in promoting the competition globally
The organisers said the partnership combines SAN Ltd’s commercial and operational expertise with Unique Sports Group’s international sports management experience and Prolithic’s work in athlete representation, brand development and sports investment.
In a statement, SAN Ltd described the launch as “a defining moment for the growth of cricket in Saudi Arabia” and said the league hopes to attract global talent while delivering long-term sporting and commercial value.
Further details regarding venues, franchises, broadcast arrangements and commercial partnerships are expected to be announced in the coming months. (Newswire)
