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.