Last Update: January 16, 2023, 23:51 IST
Robin Uthappa was named man of the match in ILT20 on Monday.
DP World ILT20 has introduced five sets of belts – Green Belt, White Belt, Black Belt, Red Belt and Blue Belt. The top scorer of the tournament will be awarded a green belt, while the top wicket taker will receive a white belt.
Dubai: In the race to make DP World International League T20 is one of the most innovative leagues in the world, with the organizers introducing Black, Red, Green, White and Blue Belts as player awards in its inaugural season.
While the players are getting a chance to experience several different initiatives, such as the use of fan-engaging smartball technology on the field, the superstars of cricket are being presented with a unique set of prizes during the competition, which Started after a spectacular opening. Ceremony at Dubai International on Friday. The tournament is being organized in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
DP World ILT20 has introduced five sets of belts – Green Belt, White Belt, Black Belt, Red Belt and Blue Belt. The top scorer of the tournament will be awarded a green belt, while the top wicket taker will receive a white belt.
To get fans talking and players aiming higher, the green and white belts will transfer from player to player as and when cricketers reach the top of the highest scorer and highest wicket-taker charts during the course of the league.
After a player climbs to the top of the table scoring the most runs or taking most wickets in a particular innings, he will receive his belt at the end of that particular innings.
Robin Uthappa became the first player to get a green belt in the DP World ILT20 after hitting a brilliant 46-ball 79 against the Gulf Giants at the Dubai International Stadium on Monday. Uthappa is currently the top run-scorer in the competition with 122 runs so far.
Once the winning team lifts the spectacular DP World ILT20 tournament trophy, and as part of the final presentations, the coveted black belt will be presented to the owner of the winning team. Also during the presentations, the league’s Most Valuable Player will be recognized and receive a surprise red belt, acknowledging the crowd-pleasing, consistent efforts.
Meanwhile, 24 UAE players selected to participate in the league will compete for the Blue Belt, which will be awarded to the best UAE player at the end of the season.
Speaking about the unique set of player awards, Mubashir Usmani, Secretary-General of the Emirates Cricket The board said, “We wanted to come up with something innovative about the player awards and we are thrilled to introduce the various belts, which will add another flavor to the tournament. hit, something they would strive to achieve, and would be recognized by fans around the world as a symbol of greatness.”
The tournament will be played in a 34-match format across the UAE’s exemplary, world-class cricket facilities in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
Franchise teams include over 100 international and 24 UAE-based players, including Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (Knight Riders Group), Desert Vipers (Lancer Capital), Dubai Capitals (GMR), Gulf Giants (Adani Sportsline), MI Emirates ( Reliance Industries). ), and Sharjah Warriors (Capri Global).
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