ILT20 mandates Afghanistan and Ireland player inclusion for 2026 season
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Starting in the 2026 season, ILT20 teams are required to include a minimum of four players from Afghanistan and one from Ireland in their squads. This decision has raised concerns among teams about its potential impact on player recruitment and team composition. As the league prepares for its upcoming season, stakeholders will need to adjust their strategies to comply with these new regulations.
- •All ILT20 squads must include at least four Afghanistan players.
- •Teams are required to add one player from Ireland.
- •Concerns have been raised regarding the impact on team recruitment.
- •Changes come as the league gears up for the 2026 season.
- 5:25 PMESPNcricinfo — ILT20 teams concerned over new rules mandating Afghanistan, Ireland player recruitment
"From the 2026 season, the league has stipulated that all squads will need to include at least four Afghanistan players and one from Ireland
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