Reliance Industries' franchise team in UAE IPLT20 tournament named 'MI Emirates'

Indian Premier League franchise owners Reliance Industries – who own the Mumbai Indians side and have also bought a team in UAE's ambitious T20 league – on Wednesday announced the name of their new outfit.

The International League T20 tournament is set for a grand launch in January 2023. Some of the biggest entities in franchise cricket – Reliance Industries (owned by billionaire Mukesh Ambani), Kolkata Knight Riders, Capri Global, GMR, Lancer Capital, and Adani Sportsline – have acquired teams in the league.

Also, a star-studded list of marquee players, including Andre Russell and Moeen Ali, was unveiled for the inaugural edition.

On Wednesday, the ILT20 took another step forward with the announcement that conglomerate Reliance Industries' franchise will be called ‘MI Emirates’.