Saudi Arabia to launch Dunes T20 League with Yuvraj Singh as ambassador amid IPL disruption rumours

The Dunes League T20 has been put together in partnership with the South Asian Network and two talent agencies, which are Unique Sports Group, whose client list includes England fast bowler Jofra Archer, and Prolithic, which manages India batter Abhishek Sharma.

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What are the player registration rules in Dunes League T20?

Player eligibility rules have been set carefully to stay within ICC thresholds. Each team will be permitted a maximum of four cricketers who have appeared in Full Member international cricket within the last two years.

Beyond that, the league is expected to draw heavily from retired internationals who remain active on the global franchise circuit.

The marquee players could even earn salaries upto USD 100,000.

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The Cricket News Opinion: Should IPL be concerned with the rise of cricket in Saudi Arabia?

The Dunes League T20 is modest in its current form. But Saudi Arabia does not tend to stay modest for long. If the October launch goes smoothly and the broadcast interest follows, this could grow quickly into something far more significant.

If it grows big enough, then IPL might have reasons to be concerned. They have deep pockets, and even BCCI are likely to struggle competing with Saudi Arabia.

BCCI would be wise to watch carefully rather than dismiss what is happening in Taif.

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