The DP World International League T20 and Kuwait Cricket Board celebrated their landmark partnership with a special event in Kuwait City on Monday. The celebration was even more special with legends like Harbhajan Singh, Waqar Younis, and Simon Doull joining us, and a power-packed performance by Ali Zafar to make it a truly unforgettable evening. Board Advisor DP World ILT20 Sajid Ashraf added: "Last night was nothing short of historic for Kuwait Cricket and the Gulf region." The DP World International League T20 and Kuwait Cricket partnership is a major milestone for the growth of cricket in the Gulf region, and we enjoyed a memorable night in the beautiful Kuwait City to celebrate the occasion. The DP World ILT20–Kuwait Cricket partnership has already reaped rich rewards since we signed the agreement in May this year. The first edition of the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament Kuwait was a massive success, followed by the induction of six Kuwait players into the DP World ILT20 Season 4 squads. Notably, the following players from Kuwait earned contracts at the DP World ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction in October: Mohamed Aslam (Sharjah Warriors), Mohamed Shafeeq (MI Emirates), Bilal Tahir (Desert Vipers), Meet Bhavsar (Gulf Giants), Adnan Idrees (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), and Anudeep Chenthamara (Dubai Capitals). The star-studded event featured legendary cricketers and DP World ILT20 commentators Harbhajan Singh and Waqar Younis, who shared their insights on the sport’s growth in the region in a fireside chat hosted by broadcaster and former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull. Capping off the festivities, renowned artist Ali Zafar delivered a live performance that added a vibrant touch to the evening. Speaking about the partnership and the opportunities it presents for emerging players in the Gulf, Harbhajan Singh remarked: "It’s wonderful to be here in Kuwait with the DP World ILT20 team. It’s always a pleasure returning to Dubai for the tournament, and equally wonderful to be here in Kuwait celebrating this partnership." Reflecting on the progress made since the partnership was signed earlier this year, CEO DP World ILT20 David White said: "Monday was one historic night where we wholeheartedly celebrated the incredible power that cricket holds of bringing people and countries together. Today we’re launching something truly special, Kuwait Cricket is reaching new heights, and full credit goes to the DP World ILT20 team." The event concluded with the Kuwait Cricket Player Awards, recognising standout talent and performances for Kuwait.
