Delhi: Kenya’s team, once considered to be the most powerful among the associate countries in international cricket, is now trying to strengthen their cricket again. In this episode, Kenya is going to start a new franchise based T20 League, CKT20 from September. This league will be held on the lines of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Was shown in 2003
Kenya’s cricket team traveled to the semi -finals by performing brilliantly in the 2003 ODI World Cup. At that time Kenya was considered the strongest team in associate countries. But over time, the performance declined and the team kept away from international cricket. Now through this new league, preparations are being made to get a new identity to cricket once again.
25 -day league, 6 franchisees will take part
The first season of CKT20 will be for a total of 25 days, in which 6 teams will participate. Each franchise has been allowed to include at least 5 international players in their team. This will increase both competition and adventure in the league.
Cricket Kenya’s Board of Directors has Formalized a Landmark Partnership with aos Sport Tournaments, Dubai/India, Through the signing of a a contestual agrement that will give relief keen to the ‘centi keenya t20’ (CKT20) League, poised to catapult kenyan cricket to unprecedented heights pic.twitter.com/mojuokmnlc
– Cricket Kenya (@cricketkenya) April 29, 2025
Limit of foreign players fixed
Former wicketkeeper batsman and veteran Kenya player Kennedy Obuya said that in any match, a team will be able to take a maximum of four foreign players in the playing XI. The rest of the players will be local, so that domestic cricketers can get more opportunities.
Agreement with the company of Dubai and India
Cricket Kenya has partnered with AOS Sport, a sports company in Dubai and India to make the CKT20 league successful. This partnership will help present the league internationally.
Kenya cricket will get new direction
Kennedy Obuya described this league as very important for the future of Kenya cricket. He said, “This event will be very big and exciting. This will give cricket a new direction in the country and the youth will get a chance to come forward.”
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