The second version of the ILT20 is ready to run within the window between January 19 and February 18 subsequent yr. The six groups - Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates, Sharjah Warriors, Desert Vipers and defending champions Gulf Giants - will play a complete of 34 video games throughout Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah inside that 30-day interval.

The final stage of the squad-building course of will contain choosing the UAE gamers, particulars of which can be "announced shortly" in accordance with an official launch.