David White Appointed CEO of DP World ILT20 League

Chairman DP World ILT20, Khalid Al Zarooni, and General Secretary ECB, Mubashshir Usmani, greet the newly appointed DP World ILT20 CEO, David White. (Image Credit: Supplied)
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In a significant development for the world of cricket, former Test cricketer and the former CEO of New Zealand Cricket, David White, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the DP World ILT20 League. This appointment is poised to bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the burgeoning league.

DP World ILT20 Chairman, Khalid Al Zarooni, expressed his enthusiasm about the new addition to their team, saying, “I am delighted for Mr. David White to join our team. As one of international cricket’s successful and respected chief executives, he will be a great asset to us with his vast experience and recognition.” Al Zarooni further praised White’s cricket knowledge, commercial acumen, and international event management experience, highlighting their potential to contribute to the league’s growth.

David White, who has a distinguished career in cricket administration, is excited about his new role. He said, “Being invited to help build a successful and sustainable league that will play an important role in the development of UAE players, and the promotion of cricket in the UAE and the Middle East, is a great honor.” White also expressed his eagerness to collaborate with the DP World ILT20 franchise teams and commercial partners to achieve the league’s vision.

(Image Credit: Supplied)

As part of his new role, David White will be based in Dubai on a full-time basis, underlining the league’s commitment to its operations in the United Arab Emirates. The DP World ILT20 League is set to leverage White’s experience and leadership to further establish itself as a prominent fixture in the world of T20 cricket.

With this appointment, the DP World ILT20 League aims to build on the success of its inaugural tournament and continue its efforts to promote cricket and nurture local talent in the UAE and the broader Middle East region. David White’s track record in cricket administration makes him a valuable addition to the league’s leadership team as they embark on this journey of growth and development.

The cricketing world eagerly awaits the impact of David White’s tenure as the Chief Executive Officer of the DP World ILT20 League and anticipates exciting times ahead for T20 cricket in the Middle East.

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