The Chief Executive Officer of the International League T20 (ILT20), David White, has said that hosting ILT20 matches in Pakistan could be considered in the future.
Speaking in the UAE, White said the league has strong relations with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and noted his long-standing connection with Pakistan cricket.
David White toured Pakistan in 1990, playing two Test matches and three One-Day Internationals. His international career ended during that tour due to the bowling attacks of Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis.
In 2012, while serving as Chief Executive of New Zealand Cricket, White appointed Mike Hesson as head coach of the national team for the first time. He expressed confidence that Hesson would also benefit Pakistan cricket.
White took charge of ILT20’s administrative affairs three years ago. He acknowledged that the league faces scheduling challenges due to the growing number of international tournaments, but said this has not stopped top players from participating.
He noted that six Pakistani players, Fakhar Zaman, Naseem Shah, Usman Tariq, Hasan Nawaz, and Zafar Gohar, are part of the Desert Vipers squad.
He clarified that player selection decisions rest entirely with team management and that the league does not interfere in those choices.
White said the league is being run professionally to promote cricket in the region. He added that ILT20 wants to see more Pakistani players in action, describing their contribution as significant. He expressed optimism that Pakistani representation in the league will increase in the coming years.
He also explained that each team follows a unique structure, consisting of eight overseas players, two Emirati players, and one associate nation player. According to White, this model is benefiting ICC associate countries and contributing to the development of global cricket.
