Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Saudi Arabia, US League Partner to Boost Cricket for LA 2028
The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation is teaming up with a cricket league in the US to help more kids play cricket and become better players.
They'll work together to teach kids in schools, train coaches, and share knowledge about the game.
Saudi players will also get a chance to play in the US.
This partnership aims to grow cricket and help Saudi Arabia prepare for the Olympics in 2028, where cricket will be a sport again.
The goal is to give young players a clear path from local games to the big leagues.
Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF) partners with Dallas-based National Cricket League (NCL).
The partnership aims to boost grassroots cricket and create pathways for players.
Focus areas include school programs, coaching, and technical expertise exchange.
Saudi players will gain exposure through NCL events in North America.
The collaboration supports cricket's return to the Olympics in 2028.
- Who
- Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation and National Cricket League.
- What
- Partnership to boost grassroots cricket.
- When
- Ahead of the sport's return to the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia and Dallas, USA.
- Why
- To strengthen grassroots cricket and create elite pathways for players.
- Partners
- SACF & NCL
- Location
- Saudi Arabia & Dallas, USA
- Focus
- Grassroots cricket development
- Goal
- Prepare for the Olympics
- Key Activities
- School programs, coaching, player exchange