International League T20 officially launches season 5 in Dubai
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 8:38 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
The International League T20 held an official launch event in Dubai to announce the upcoming fifth season of the cricket tournament. Former fast bowlers Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar participated in a panel discussion regarding the growth of the sport in the United Arab Emirates. League chairman Khalid Al Zarooni and commissioner Mubashshir Usmani detailed the tournament’s ongoing expansion and commercial partnerships. The league confirmed that matches will take place throughout November and December at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, Dubai International Stadium, and Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Defending champions Desert Vipers are set to return for the new season as they attempt to retain the title. The event also included the unveiling of a new brand identity for the league as it enters its fifth year of competition.
- •Season 5 matches will be held in November and December across three UAE venues.
- •The event featured legends Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar in a panel discussion.
- •Desert Vipers enter the competition as the defending champions.
- •League officials highlighted new partnerships including the addition of SPORTFIVE.
- •Matches are scheduled for Zayed Cricket Stadium, Dubai International Stadium, and Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
- 8:38 PMYahoo Sports — ILT20 season 5 turns up the pace with 100-mph legends Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — ILT20 Season 5 launched in style as Brett Lee, Shoaib Akhtar headline glittering Dubai evening
"The grand unveiling of the International League T20 Season 5 took place in Dubai, graced by cricket icons such as Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar. The event showcased the league's pivotal role in enhancing cricket's popularity within the region. As the defending champions, Desert Vipers gear up for a competitive season this November and December, matches will unfold across three prestigious cricket venues in the UAE.
"In an exciting announcement at a Dubai launch event, cricket icons Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar have been appointed as ambassadors for ILT20 Season 5. The upcoming season promises a thrilling spectacle as several international stars make their debuts, alongside returning ILT20 veterans. The player auction will determine final squad compositions ahead of the league's kickoff.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 8:38 PMILT20 season 5 turns up the pace with 100-mph legends Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar
In an exciting announcement at a Dubai launch event, cricket icons Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar have been appointed as ambassadors for ILT20 Season 5. The upcoming season promises a thrilling spectacle as several international stars make their debuts, alongside returning ILT20 veterans. The player auction will determine final squad compositions ahead of the league's kickoff.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 7:13 PMILT20 Season 5 launched in style as Brett Lee, Shoaib Akhtar headline glittering Dubai evening
The grand unveiling of the International League T20 Season 5 took place in Dubai, graced by cricket icons such as Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar. The event showcased the league's pivotal role in enhancing cricket's popularity within the region. As the defending champions, Desert Vipers gear up for a competitive season this November and December, matches will unfold across three prestigious cricket venues in the UAE.
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