DP World ILT20 and Kuwait Cricket celebrate landmark partnership with grand ceremony

KUWAIT CITY: The DP World ILT20 and the Kuwait Cricket Board celebrated their landmark partnership with a special event in Kuwait City on Monday.

The 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. Also in attendance were the management of DP World ILT20, Kuwait Cricket Board and Emirates Cricket Board. 

Several 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).

Acknowledging the significance of the occasion and Kuwait’s strengthening ties with the league, President Kuwait Cricket Haider Farman said: “It was an absolute pleasure to welcome the esteemed board members and guests of the DP World ILT20 to Kuwait Cricket. This collaboration marks a monumental step forward for cricket’s growth in our region, highlighted by six Kuwait-based players being auctioned in Season 4. 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. To celebrate this partnership with DP World ILT20 alongside legends like Harbhajan Singh, Waqar Younis and Simon Doull was truly special. The enthusiastic participation of Kuwait’s