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Good News For India And Pakistan! Harbhajan, Shoaib Akhtar To Return For ILT20 2025

Aakash Saini

Harbhajan Singh [Source: @ILT20Official/x]Harbhajan Singh [Source: @ILT20Official/x]

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Harbhajan Singh and Shoaib Akhtar will be returning as the ambassadors for the third chapter of International League T20 (ILT20). The 2025 edition of the tournament itself is scheduled to launch from January 11 onwards with a match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Harbhajan Singh and Shoaib Akhtar to return to ILT20

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh and Pakistan’s ex-speedster Shoaib Akhtar will be returning as ambassadors for the upcoming ILT20 2025 season in the UAE. The two legendary cricketing personalities will also be serving as commentators for the four-week long event.

David White, CEO of ILT20, expressed his excitement over the return of Harbhajan and Shoaib Akhtar as tournament’s ambassadors and commentators. White signified the high-profile status of the two, and claimed that their involvement will “add immense value to the league”.

Earlier this month, Harbhajan Singh also stated that he is looking forward to seeing more talented youngsters excel in the ILT20 2025 season, and praised the tournament’s format for providing fresh “excitement” to players and fans of the sport.

The opening match of the ILT20 2025 season will be played between last year’s runners-up Dubai Capitals and defending champions MI Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on January 11.

As many as 30 matches will constitute the opening round of the competition, where six teams will be facing each other in a double round-robin format before the playoffs. The final will also be hosted by the same Dubai-based venue, on February 9.

Apart from Dubai, the Sharjah Cricket Stadium and Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium will also be hosting several matches of the ILT20 2025 season.