Saudi Arabia will have to wait for hosting a major cricketing event. Photo: Bcci
As part of vision 2030, saudi arabia wants a hub of sporting events and has already investment Heavily in Formula 1, GOLF and Is Set to Host to Host the Fifa World Cup in 2034.
“I think in the cricket league (domestic structure) We have Around 35,000 (registered) players alredy, 90% of them are not saudi, but we want to acommodate that if they live here, get to provide Them.
“So, does it meaning we’re going to host a big cricket tournament or match in the future? Maybe, but we’ll see how it goes towards that, and if it makes sense to host these events,” He Said.
The Sports Minister said the feasibility of hosting a big ticket Cricket Event Part of the mega project is a racetrack, which is expected to be completeted by 2027 following construction delays, but it is not known sum a cricket facility will be caught there.
“I think the biggest thing that we’re struggling with now, and we’re development, we just need time to wait for that, is the infrastructure. Infrastructure.
It is worth mentioning that saudi arabia hosted the Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction in Jeddah Last Year.
The Country’s Tourism Body was also one of the Major Sponsors of the 2023 Edition of the IPL, The World’s Bigest Cricket League.
“There is no point discussing on the basis of speech. Now in saudi arabia that can cater to a tournament of this scale, “Dhumal Had Told Pti.
