DUBAI: The Abu Dhabi T10 league has appointed Rajeev Khanna as chief operating officer for the upcoming season of the tournament, wherein he will be responsible for the overall management and the competition’s operations.
Khanna, who is a former cricket player, has been a pioneer in the field of sports management. He has converted his passion for sports into a world-class career with tenures at the Indian Premier League, Pro Kabaddi League and International Tennis Premier League.
Khanna has been working in the IPL since 2009. He has served as the COO of Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals, vice-president of Rajasthan Royals, and currently as a consultant for Rajasthan Royals.
Speaking about taking fresh guard, Khanna expressed, “I will definitely look to ensure that the legacy of the tournament continues to grow exponentially and becomes an even bigger attraction for the stars of the game in the future.”
Shaji Ul Mulk, chairman, T10 Sports Management said, “Rajeev Khanna has achieved great heights during his career and we are very excited to welcome him to the Abu Dhabi T10 family. I am sure that our tournament will benefit hugely from his experience and we look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with him.”
Abu Dhabi T10 will be played at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi from 23 November to 4 December.
