The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation and the National Cricket League based in Dallas have announced a partnership to boost youth cricket and build better paths for players to reach the top, as cricket prepares to come back to the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028.
The partnership will work on school and community activities, training for coaches and referees, sharing knowledge and skills, and giving Saudi players more opportunities to show their talent at events in North America. These are events like the Collegiate Cricket League and the Path to Cricket Pro talent hunt, which are designed to help develop the next group of professional cricketers.
"This is a bridge connecting two nations with a shared passion for cricket and a vision for its future," said NCL chairman Arun Agarwal.
"By aligning our grassroots systems and opening cross-border pathways, we're creating real opportunities for young players to move from local pitches to the world stage." Saudi Arabia has seen a surge in cricket participation in recent years. The SACF said the tie-up with NCL would help turn that momentum into structured development programmes and international exposure for emerging talent.
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