T-10 Cricket League to Launch in Italy with Six Franchise Teams

A new T-10 cricket league, "Italia T-10 Cricket," is set to debut in Rome from November 7 to 15, featuring six city-based franchise teams. The initiative is spearheaded by Aamir Akhtar, founder of Nepal's Everest Premier League, and former English cricketer Nadeem Shahid, co-founder and CEO of Apex T-10 Limited.

Apex T-10 Limited aims to foster cricket development in associate nations through T-10 franchise competitions. Organizers champion the 10-over format, which concludes in about 90 minutes, as a way to introduce cricket to new audiences. Matches will be broadcast live in over 30 countries.

Shahid brings extensive first-class cricket experience from England, while Akhtar aims to replicate his success in developing franchise cricket in Nepal by nurturing local Italian players and elevating the domestic game. The Italian Cricket Federation officially backs the league and will collaborate with the ICC on the approval process.

With cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the launch of this franchise league in Italy is seen as a significant step for the sport's expansion in the region.

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Since a 10-over match finishes in roughly 90 minutes, the organisers say the T-10 format is being promoted as a means of bringing cricket to new audiences.