The International League T20 (ILT20) is gearing up for a thrilling Season 3, with Fakhar Zaman among the standout names to make their debut. The prolific Pakistani opener has signed with the Desert Vipers, adding firepower to an already star-studded lineup. Fakhar will be joined by Lockie Ferguson, further strengthening the Vipers’ squad.
The window for new signings, which opened in June and closed on 15 September, saw several high-profile additions across the six franchises. In addition to Fakhar, global cricket icons like Jason Roy (Sharjah Warriorz), Shai Hope (Dubai Capitals), Matthew Wade (Sharjah Warriorz), and Romario Shepherd (MI Emirates) will make their ILT20 debuts, lighting up the stadiums in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah.
Fakhar Zaman’s presence in the Desert Vipers is expected to be a game-changer. Along with retaining key players like Alex Hales, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Mohammad Amir, the Vipers will aim for a strong campaign in this fast-paced T20 tournament.
Meanwhile, the league also offers teams the flexibility to add more players or make replacements with the approval of the ILT20 Technical Committee. The squads will have the opportunity to bolster their rosters further through a UAE players draft, following the conclusion of the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament next month.
Season 3 promises an action-packed spectacle with new talents and thrilling matchups. The tournament will continue to grow as a premier T20 competition, captivating cricket fans globally.
ILT20 Season 3 Squads (as of 19 September 2024):
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
New signees: Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Gudakesh Motie, Hassan Khan, Roston Chase and Terrance Hinds.
Retentions: Aditya Shetty, Ali Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Andries Ghous, Charith Asalanka, David Willey, Joe Clarke, Laurie Evans, Michael Pepper and Sunil Narine.
Desert Vipers
New signees: Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Fakhar Zaman, Lockie Ferguson and Max Holden.
Retentions: Adam Hose, Alex Hales, Ali Naseer, Azam Khan, Bas de Leede, Luke Wood, Michael Jones, Mohammad Amir, Nathan Sowter, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri and Wanindu Hasaranga.
Dubai Capitals
New signees: Adam Rossington, Brandon McMullen, Garuka Sanketh, Gulbadin Naib, Jeffrey Vandersay, Joe Burns, Joe Weatherley, Najibullah Zadran, Obed McCoy, Scott Kuggeleijn, Sharafuddin Ashraf and Shai Hope.
Retentions: Dasun Shanaka, David Warner, Dushmantha Chameera, Haider Ali, Raja Akif, Rovman Powell, Sam Billings, Sikandar Raza, Zahir Khan, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Oliver Stone.
Gulf Giants
New signees: Adam Lyth, Dominic Drakes, Daniel Worrall, Ibrahim Zadran, Mark Adair, Tom Curran, Tymal Mills and Wahidullah Zadran.
Retentions: Aayan Afzal Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Chris Jordan, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gerhard Erasmus, Jamie Overton, James Vince, Jamie Smith, Jordan Cox, Mohammad Zuhaib Zubair, Rehan Ahmed, and Shimron Hetmyer.
MI Emirates
New signees: Romario Shepherd, Tom Banton, Fareed Ahmad, Thomas Jack Draca, Ben Charlesworth.
Retentions: Akeal Hosein, Andre Fletcher, Daniel Mousley, Dwayne Bravo, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Jordan Thompson, Kieron Pollard, Kusal Perera, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Muhammad Waseem, Nicholas Pooran, Nosthush Kenjige, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth and Waqar Salamkheil.
Sharjah Warriorz
New signees: Adam Milne, Adil Rashid (played for Warriorz in Season 2 as a Wildcard pick), Ashton Agar, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Daniel Sams, Gus Atkinson, Harmeet Singh, Jason Roy, Karim Janat, Keemo Paul, Matthew Wade, Virandeep Singh and Tim Seifert.
Retentions: Dilshan Madushanka, Johnson Charles, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Kusal Mendis, Luke Wells, Peter Hatzoglou and Tom Kohler-Cadmore.
The tournament schedule and further details will be shared in the coming days
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