Saudi Arabia is reportedly investigating the possibility of launching what is likely to be the world’s most lucrative Twenty20 tournament after the chairman of their cricket board, Prince Saud bin Mishal al-Saud, declared his intention to make the nation “a global cricketing destination”.
The Melbourne Age and Sydney Morning Herald said discussions have taken place between Saudi government representatives and owners of Indian Premier League teams, including about the possibility of Indian players – who have so far been banned from participating in overseas T20 competitions – being allowed to participate.
