ILT20 introduces unique set of belts to reward players, Check out who became the first to receive one
With an aim to uniquely encourage and reward players for their performances across three departments with every passing match. The organizers of the ongoing ILT20 – the premier domestic T20 league in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – have introduced these five sets of belts. In the inaugural edition of International League T20 (ILT20), the organizers have introduced five belts namely, Green Belt, White Belt, Black Belt, Red Belt and Blue Belt.
Speaking about the unique set of player awards, Mubashshir Usmani, General Secretary, the Emirates Cricket Board said, “We wanted to come up with something new with regard to the player awards and we are thrilled to introduce the various Belts, which will add another kind of flavour to the tournament. We anticipate the Belts will be a big hit among the players, something they will strive to receive, and the fans will come to recognize as a symbol of greatness around the globe.”
What do Green, White, Black, Red and Blue Belts symbolize and who will win?
In a bid to keep the fans talking and the players aiming higher the inaugural edition of the DP World ILT20 tournament has five kooky belts to offer to the players. On that note, check out what do the Green, White, Black, Red and Blue Belts symbolize and who will win:
| Green Belt | The Green Belt will move from player to player as and when a cricketer becomes the highest run-scorer. |
| White Belt | The White Belt will be rewarded to the highest wicket-taker at the end of every game. |
| Black Belt | Once the winning team has lifted the magnificent DP World ILT20 tournament trophy, and as part of the final presentations, the coveted Black Belt will be presented to the owner of the victorious team. |
| Red Belt | During the post match presentations, the most valuable player of the league will be recognized and receive the stunning Red Belt, acknowledging his crowd-pleasing, consistent efforts. |
| Blue Belt | The 24 UAE players hand-selected to participate in the league, will be vying for the Blue Belt, which will be presented to the best UAE player at the end of the season. |
ILT20: Robin Uthappa becomes first player to receive Green Belt after his fantastic innings of 79
Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa became the first player to receive the Green Belt at the DP World ILT20. After his fantastic innings of 79 runs off 46 balls against Gulf Giants at the Dubai International Stadium on Monday Uthappa received the award. Moreover, Uthappa is currently leading the top run-scorer’s chart with 122 runs in the competition so far.
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