Tape-ball cricket in Neom, Saudi Arabia - in pictures

Workers at the Neom development in Saudi Arabia now get to compete in tape-ball cricket tournaments, organised in partnership with IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals. All photos courtesy Neom Sport
Workers at the Neom development in Saudi Arabia now get to compete in tape-ball cricket tournaments, organised in partnership with IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals. All photos courtesy Neom Sport
The Neom development now has a flourishing tape-ball cricket scene, thanks mainly to Neom Sport and also IPL team Rajasthan Royals
The Neom development now has a flourishing tape-ball cricket scene, thanks mainly to Neom Sport and also IPL team Rajasthan Royals
The Neom development now has nine astroturf ovals
The Neom development now has nine astroturf ovals
Rajasthan Royals' Rahul Dravid and Kumar Sangakkara attended a tournament final at the Neom development last December
Rajasthan Royals' Rahul Dravid and Kumar Sangakkara attended a tournament final at the Neom development last December
Neom's tape-ball cricket tournaments have included women’s matches. There are designated periods for women's only use of the ovals.
Neom's tape-ball cricket tournaments have included women’s matches. There are designated periods for women's only use of the ovals.
Around 2,500 fans attended a recent tournament grand final in December at the Neom development
Around 2,500 fans attended a recent tournament grand final in December at the Neom development
IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals are backing the promotion of cricket in Neom. Kumar Sangakkara and Rahul Dravid attended a tournament final last year.
IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals are backing the promotion of cricket in Neom. Kumar Sangakkara and Rahul Dravid attended a tournament final last year.