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UAE Lights Up As DP World ILT20 Season 4 Opens With Fireworks And Cricket Stars

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04/12/2025

publish time

04/12/2025

DUBAI: The DP World ILT20 Season 4 Grand Opening unfolded as a truly magnificent spectacle, illuminated by breathtaking UAE-coloured fireworks and elevated by a star-studded lineup of cricket legends. A captivating musical performance by international icon Ali Zafar added to the magic of the evening, setting the perfect tone for another thrilling season of world-class cricket.

The ceremony was further dignified by the presence of distinguished guests on the prestigious signature stage, including:

t•tKhalid Al Zarooni – Chairman, DP World ILT20
t•tMubashir Usmani – ICC Chair of Associates & Director, DP World ILT20
t•tSajid Ashraf – Board Advisor, DP World ILT20
t•tMohamed Abu Hamra – Chief Operating Officer, Digital Technology, DP World GCC
t•tDavid White – CEO, DP World ILT20
t•tLaxmi Shetty – Head, Advertisement Revenue, Broadcast & Digital
t•tZayed Abbas – Board Member, Emirates Cricket Board

Adding immense pride to the occasion was the historic participation of six Kuwait national players, all set to feature in Season 4 of the DP World ILT20:

t•tAdnan Idrees – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
t•tAnudeep – Dubai Capitals
t•tBilal Tahir – Desert Vipers
t•tMeet Bhavsar – Gulf Giants
t•tMohamed Aslam – Sharjah Warriorz
t•tMohammed Shafeeq – MI Emirates

This landmark moment reflects the rapid rise of Kuwait Cricket on the international stage and highlights its growing influence across the global franchise cricket landscape.