[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]The Saudi government is said to be in talks with Indian Premier League owners about a plan that could change the format forever.
The gulf state is looking to cricket as its next project for the world’s richest Twenty20 tournament, after being dissatisfied with its sporting footprint through the Saudi Arabian Formula 1 Grand Prix and investments in LIV Golf.
Currently, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) prohibits Indian players from competing in overseas T20 tournaments, but a proposal from Saudi Arabian government representatives could result in that rule being relaxed.
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Saudi Arabia’s investment interests in cricket was confirmed by ICC chairman Greg Barclay.
“If you look at other sports they’ve been involved in, cricket is something I imagine would be attractive to them,” he said.
“Given their advance into sport more generally, cricket would work quite well for Saudi Arabia.
“They’re pretty keen to invest in sport, and given their regional presence, cricket would seem a pretty obvious one to pursue.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
