Dubai: (RightNow) The ILT20 Season 5 opening ceremony took place in Dubai, featuring cricket legends Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar. The event celebrated the tournament’s commencement.

ILT20 Chairman Khalid Al Zarooni and League Commissioner Mubashir Usmani discussed the tournament’s growth. They praised its role in promoting cricket in the Gulf region.

The panel discussion was hosted by former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull, with key figures from cricket, business, and government sectors attending.

Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar spoke in a special panel discussion about cricket’s impact in the UAE. They also reminisced about their cricketing days.

It is noteworthy that the ILT20 tournament plays a crucial role in promoting cricket in the Gulf region, with each season attracting significant interest from fans.