Wasim Akram all praise for DP World ILT20's competitiveness and impact of UAE players

Legendary Pakistan cricketer and DP World ILT20 commentator Wasim Akram has praised the DP World ILT20's rise as a global T20 league, highlighting the quality of cricket and the rapid development of UAE players across four seasons.

- Khaleej Times Staff [e-mail]

On Sunday night, the Desert Vipers clinched their maiden DP World ILT20 title with a victory over MI Emirates in front of a full house at the Dubai International Stadium.

Reflecting on the atmosphere at the blockbuster final, Wasim Akram said, “You can see the atmosphere outside, it’s a packed house. Families, kids, all enjoying the game. My call time was at four in the afternoon and when I arrived it was already full. That shows this league is going places. I think it’s definitely up there with the top leagues in the world. The cricket has been exceptional, so many games going down to the last over, including a Super Over and that’s what makes this tournament special.”

The icon with 916 wickets across formats pointed to the impact made by UAE players as one of the most encouraging aspects of the season.