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ILT20 teams concerned over new rules mandating Afghanistan, Ireland player recru: A Comprehensive Analysis
The International League T20 (ILT20) has introduced new regulations that mandate the inclusion of players from Afghanistan and Ireland in franchise squads, a move that has generated considerable apprehension among the league’s six teams. As per the 2026 Player Contract Model document, franchises will be required to recruit a minimum of four players from Afghanistan and one from Ireland into their squads from the 2026 season onwards. Furthermore, the playing XIs must include a minimum of two players each from Afghanistan and the UAE, and one player from an Associate nation.
Franchise Opposition and ILT20’s Stance
ESPNcricinfo has learned that all six franchises have vehemently criticized these new rules, which the league has declared
