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Saudis ditch LIV golf. T20 Cricket investment beckons

In Uncategorized on April 30, 2026 by kmflett

Justin DeChambeau

The Saudi investment fund PFI has announced that it is ending its funding of the breakaway LIV tour.

The LIV tour broke away from the main PGA circuit and includes Trump’s favourite golfer Justin DeChambeau.

Reports suggests that LIV golf will struggle to continue without Saudi money as it is significantly loss making.

LIV Golf: Saudi Arabia to withdraw funding at end of season – BBC Sport

It appears that PIF investment may be directed towards cricket in future

Elizabeth Ammon reported in The Times (18th April 2026) that early consideration is being given to launching a new World T20 league which would sit alongside rather than compete with existing T20 competitions. Some matches would be played in Saudi. However the ruling body of cricket the ICC will need to be on board before anything happens…

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