ILT20 is ruthless, as team salary caps were reduced by 20% ahead of the 2025-26 season

The United Arab Emirates League has reduced the salary caps of their teams by 20% for the 2025-26 season after the decision to avoid direct programming conflicts South -AfricaSA20 Tournament. Above all, ILT20 plans to move from direct players to a auction -based system for next season.

The ILT20 in the United Arab Emirates will take place from December 2 to January 4, especially the calendar was adjusted to prevent overlap in the World Cup of 2026 T20. In the first three seasons, the tournament calendar coincided with the SA20 League. ILT20 will begin the National Day of the United Arab Emirates, on December 2.

ILT20 Cut out the team’s salary caps 20% ahead of the 2025-26 season

According to a report by Espncricinfo, the players’ pay lid for each team next season has reduced from $ 2.5 million to $ 2 million. The six franchises believe that they had previously surpassed the players’ salaries.

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“Espncricinfo has known that there is a belief between the six franchises that have exceeded wages and that many most important players will still play in the league for slightly lower wages thanks to a clearer window this year,” the report said.

The ILT20 can indirectly benefit the Big Bash League (BBL) In front of his next player project. The BBL has struggled to retain the best international players, many of whom have left for the United Arab Emirate Tournament or have jumped.

ILT20 to adopt the auction model for the 2025-26 season

The report added that the league plans to move from players direct signature to a auction system. The auction will take place in September, while the teams end their retained players. Franchises can spend up to $ 250,000 on additional signings of “joker” beyond auction budgets.

“Espncricinfo has known that there will be an auction in September, with franchises in the work process through its withholdings in the meanwhile. In the meanwhile.

ILT20 depends on a long -term dissemination agreement with the ZEE TV of India. However, the League has faced criticism of its policy, which forces two local players from the Arab Emirates united to the 11th team. Dubai capitals are the current champions, following the giants of Gulf (2023) and Els Mi Emirates (2024).

The ILT20 League is organized by the Emirates Cricket Board

The ILT20, organized by the Cricket Emirates Board, is a relatively new league that has gained attention rapidly, allowing nine players abroad per team, more than most leagues, which usually limit foreign players to three or four.

Since its debut in 2023, the tournament has been held in January and February. However, by 2026 World Cup T20 It is planned to take place in February in India and Sri Lanka.

The ILT20 2024 season featured notable performances by international stars such as James Vince, Nicholas Polan, Sam Billings, Sikandar Raza, Alex Hales, Shimron Hetmyyer, Trent Boult, Wanindu Hasaranga and Fazalhaq Farooqi.

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