The ILT20 has made a splash since its inception. They offered the most money to top players outside of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Their figures say they’ve got the second-highest viewership of all T20 leagues, behind the IPL. They’ve attracted a galaxy of stars in each of the first three years of their existence.
And now, even before ILT20 2025 has started, they’ve had some pointed comments coming their way, from no less a figure than Graeme Smith, who happens to be the SA20 Commissioner, which runs parallel to the ILT20. Smith has raised questions whether the ILT20 is giving enough back to the game in the UAE, and if it’s ‘local’ enough.
