DP World International League T20 hosted a curtain-raiser event at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach on Thursday, 12 January 2023. Attending the invitation-only event were title sponsor DP World, global broadcaster Zee, owners and representative of the six franchises as well as cricketing legends Mohammad Azharuddin, Ian Bishop, David Gower, Wasim Akram and Virender Sehwag and special invited guests.The Dubai Capitals are set to take on the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the opening match of the tournament at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday, 13 January 2023.
Please find attached images from the curtain-raiser event.
Photo Captions:
Photo 1: Khalid Ali Zarooni – DP World ILT20 chairman, Mubashshir Usmani – General Secretary, Emirates Cricket Board, superstar Badshah and officials during the curtain-raiser event.
Photo 2: (L to R) Mubashshir Usmani – General Secretary, Emirates Cricket Board, Abdulla Bin Damithan CEO & Managing Director DP World UAE & Jafza, and Khalid Ali Zarooni DP World ILT20 chairman unveil the trophy.
Photo 3: Mubashshir Usmani – General Secretary, Emirates Cricket Board, Khalid Ali Zarooni DP World ILT20 chairman with players.
Photo 4: Former International players (L to R) Mohammad Azharuddin, Ian Bishop, David Gower, Wasim Akram and Virender Sehwag during the curtain-raiser event.