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ILT20 Season 3: David Warner, Pooran, Russell among players retained at ILT20

Saturday, 22-Jun-2024
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Ever-reliable and vastly experienced players Andre Russell, David Warner, Sunil Narine and Nicholas Pooran, made headlines after being retained by their respective franchises for the upcoming edition of the ILT20, underscoring their immense value and contribution to their teams. A total of 69 players have been retained ahead of the next edition. 

Notable players like all-rounders Wanindu Hasaranga, Mohammad Amir and Sikandar Raza are also among the 69 players having been retained by their respective franchises. Two UAE players also feature in the retention list of each franchise. Teams now can sign the players under the player acquisition window that will remain open till September 15.

Moreover, teams will also need to rope in UAE players to fulfil the quota of four local players in each franchise. The upcoming edition of the tournament, which is third, will be played next year from January 11 to February 9.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Aditya Shetty, Ali Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Andries Ghous, Charith Asalanka, David Willey, Joe Clarke, Laurie Evans, Micheal Pepper and Sunil Narine.

Desert Vipers: Adam Hose, Alex Hales, Ali Naseer, Azam Khan, Bas de Leede, Luke Wood, Micheal Jones, Muhammad Amir, Nathan Sowter, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri and Wanindu Hasaranga.

Dubai Capitals: 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: Aayan Afzal Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Chris Jordan, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gerhard Erasmus, Jamie Overton, James Vince, Jamie Smith, Jordan Cox, Mohammad Zohaib Zubair, Rehan Ahmed, Richard Gleeson and Shimron Hetmyer.

MI Emirates: 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 Warriors: Dilshan Madushanka, Johnson Charles, Junaid Siddique, Muhamad Jawadullah, Kusal Mendis, Luke Wells, Peter Hatzoglou and Tom Kohler-Cadmore.

 

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