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Al Etihad
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
T20 superstars return to DP World International League T20
8 July 2025 12:22 DUBAI (WAM)Some of the biggest T20 superstars from around the world will feature in the DP World International League T20. The DP World International League T20 Season 4 will begin on December 2 with a blockbuster World International League T20 Season 4 will feature six teams across a 34-match tournament, with the final on January 4, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 winners Alex Hales, Chris Woakes, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Phil Salt and Sam Curran are among the returning the star-studded England line-up of players at the DP World ILT20 Season 4, West Indies mega stars Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Sherfane Rutherford and Shai Hope will be giving it their all for their respective Indies stars Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Sherfane Rutherford and Shai Hope will also feature, alongside Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza and Afghanistan's Fazalhaq Farooqi. Australia's Tim David and New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee have confirmed teams have completed the first phase of squad selection (eight players each). The first phase for Season 4 squad selection included the retention window for players from Season 3 and the new signings window which finished on 16th and 30th June, the second phase of the Season 4 squad selection process, the teams will complete their respective squads at the DP World ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction – date and details to be announced in the next few Capitals added Afghanistan's Waqar Salamkheil, Luke Wood and Muhammad Jawadullah to strengthen their bowling. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders signed Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone and Sherfane Desert Vipers have included former ADKR opener Andries Gous as their new signing; the Season 1 and Season 3 finalists have retained the core of their Season 3 squad. Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, Sam Curran and Wanindu Hasaranga will be rejoining the Vipers for Season 1 winners Gulf Giants have signed Afghanistan's globally recognised all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai, who will be making his DP World ILT20 debut this season while donning the Giants kit as one of their new Moeen Ali returns to the DP World ILT20, the T20 great will be playing for the Giants as a new signing. Dashing Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the other new Giants' Season 4 signing. Gurbaz's earlier DP World ILT20 stints were with Sharjah Warriorz (Season 1), Dubai Capitals (Season 2) and Desert Vipers (Season 3).Season 2 winners MI Emirates have added all-round strength to their squad by including the all-format all-rounder – Chris Woakes as a new signing. Sri Lanka's upcoming all-rounder Kamindu Mendis is the other MI Emirates new signing for Season 4 – Mendis will be making his DP World ILT20 Warriorz have added Sikandar Raza (previous team Dubai Capitals) – the globetrotting Zimbabwean all-rounder was the Season 2 Red Belt Winner – Most Valuable Player. Sri Lanka's star white-ball spinner Maheesh Theekshana returns to the side as a new signing, he had appeared in eight games for the Warriorz in Season 2 of the DP World ILT2o. Warriorz have included Australia's big-hitting batter Tim David as a new signing. David played for MI Emirates in Season 1 and the Gulf Giants in Season 2. USA left-arm fast bowler Saurabh Netravalkar has also joined the Warriorz.
Arab News
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Cricket stars confirm return to DP World ILT20 for season 4
DUBAI: For the fourth consecutive season, some of the biggest T20 superstars from around the world will feature in the DP World International League T20. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport England's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 winners Alex Hales, Chris Woakes, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Phil Salt and Sam Curran (Season 3 Red Belt Winner — Most Valuable Player) will again display their talent in the Gulf region's biggest T20 tournament. Besides the star-studded England lineup, West Indies mega stars Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Sherfane Rutherford and Shai Hope (season three Green Belt Winner — Best Batter of the Tournament) will also return to their respective franchises. Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza and Afghanistan's premier new-ball bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi (Season 3 White Belt Winner — Best Bowler of the Tournament) will ake part in the month-long competition. Australia's big-hitting batter Tim David and New Zealand's fast bowling duo Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee have also declared their availability for Season 4. The teams have now completed the halfway stage in the squads' selection process for Season 4 (eight players each). The first phase for the squad selection included the retention window for players from Season 3 and the new signings window which finished on June 16 and 30, respectively. In the second phase of the Season 4 squad selection process, the teams will complete their respective squads at the DP World ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction, with date and details to be announced in the next few days. Defending champions Dubai Capitals have added more depth to their bowling stocks by including Season 2 White Belt Winner — Afghanistan left-arm-wrist spinner Waqar Salamkheil as a new signing (previous team MI Emirates) alongside left-arm pacers Luke Wood (previous team Desert Vipers) and Muhammad Jawadullah (previous team Sharjah Warriorz). Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have added firepower to their batting with three explosive T20 batters Alex Hales (previous team Desert Vipers), Liam Livingstone (previous team Sharjah Warriorz) and Sherfane Rutherford (previous team Desert Vipers). The Desert Vipers have included former ADKR opener Andries Gous as their new signing; the Season 1 and Season 3 finalists have retained the core of their Season 3 squad. Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, Sam Curran and Wanindu Hasaranga will be rejoining the Vipers for Season 4. Season 1 winners Gulf Giants have signed Afghanistan's globally recognized all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai, who will be making his DP World ILT20 debut this season while donning the Giants kit as one of their new signings. England's Moeen Ali (previous team Sharjah Warriorz) returns to the DP World ILT20, the T20 great will be playing for the Giants as a new signing. Dashing Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the other new Giants' Season 4 signing. Gurbaz's earlier DP World ILT20 stints were with Sharjah Warriorz (Season 1), Dubai Capitals (Season 2) and Desert Vipers (Season 3). Season 2 winners MI Emirates have added all-round strength to their squad by including the all-format all-rounder — Chris Woakes (previous team Sharjah Warriorz) as a new signing. Sri Lanka's upcoming all-rounder Kamindu Mendis is the other MI Emirates new signing for Season 4. Mendis will be making his DP World ILT20 debut. Sharjah Warriorz have added Sikandar Raza (previous team Dubai Capitals). The globetrotting Zimbabwean all-rounder was the Season 2 Red Belt Winner — Most Valuable Player. Sri Lanka's star white-ball spinner Maheesh Theekshana returns to the side as a new signing. He had appeared in eight games for the Warriorz in Season 2 of the DP World ILT20. Warriorz have also bolstered their batting prowess for Season 4 with the inclusion of Australia's big-hitting batter Tim David as a new signing. David played for MI Emirates in Season 1 and the Gulf Giants in Season 2. USA left-arm fast bowler Saurabh Netravalkar has also joined the Warriorz. The DP World International League T20 Season 4 will begin on Tuesday, Dec. 2 — UAE National Day (Eid-Al-Etihad) with a blockbuster opening, the six-team, 34-match tournament will conclude with the final on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. DP World ILT20 Season 4 — players rejoining their Season 3 teams: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Charith Asalanka, Phil Salt and Sunil Narine. Desert Vipers: Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, Sam Curran and Wanindu Hasaranga. Dubai Capitals: Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Gulbadin Naib, Rovmann Powell and Shai Hope. Gulf Giants: Aayan Afzal Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Gerhard Erasmus, James Vince and Mark Adair. MI Emirates: AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kusal Perera, Romario Shepherd, Tom Banton and Muhammad Waseem. Sharjah Warriorz: Johnson Charles, Kusal Mendis, Tim Southee and Tom Kohler-Cadmore. DP World ILT20 Season 4 — new signings: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone and Sherfane Rutherford. Desert Vipers: Andries Gous. Dubai Capitals: Luke Wood, Waqar Salamkheil and Muhammad Jawadullah. Gulf Giants: Azmatullah Omarzai, Moeen Ali, Rahmanullah Gurbaz. MI Emirates: Chris Woakes and Kamindu Mendis. Sharjah Warriorz: Maheesh Theekshana, Sikandar Raza, Saurabh Netravalkar and Tim David.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
ILT20: Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza and ...? Know the star performers returning for season 4
ILT20 Trophy (Photo by CREIMAS/ILT20) As the ILT20 gears up for its fourth season starting December 2, several marquee players have been retained by their franchises after making major impacts in previous editions, especially Season 3. Among the biggest names, Sam Curran stood out as Season 3's Red Belt Winner (Most Valuable Player). The England all-rounder scored 387 runs, including several clutch performances for Desert Vipers. He was supported by Wanindu Hasaranga , who delivered consistently with both bat and ball, underlining his value as a premier T20 all-rounder. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Shai Hope , retained by Dubai Capitals, was the standout batter of Season 3, earning the Green Belt after amassing a tournament-best 527 runs. His teammate Rovman Powell played a match-winning 63 in the final, while Sikandar Raza , the 2023 MVP (Season 2 Red Belt winner), sealed the title with an explosive 34 not out off 12 balls in the final, cementing his status as one of the league's most reliable finishers. ILT20 Season 4 – players rejoining their Season 3 teams: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Charith Asalanka, Phil Salt and Sunil Narine. Desert Vipers: Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, Sam Curran and Wanindu Hasaranga. Dubai Capitals: Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Gulbadin Naib, Rovmann Powell and Shai Hope. Gulf Giants: Aayan Afzal Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Gerhard Erasmus, James Vince and Mark Adair. MI Emirates: AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi , Kusal Perera, Romario Shepherd, Tom Banton and Muhammad Waseem. Sharjah Warriorz: Johnson Charles, Kusal Mendis, Tim Southee and Tom Kohler-Cadmore. ILT20 Season 4 – new signings: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Alex Hales , Liam Livingstone and Sherfane Rutherford. Desert Vipers: Andries Gous. Dubai Capitals: Luke Wood, Waqar Salamkheil and Muhammad Jawadullah. Gulf Giants: Azmatullah Omarzai, Moeen Ali, Rahmanullah Gurbaz. MI Emirates: Chris Woakes and Kamindu Mendis. Sharjah Warriorz: Maheesh Theekshana, Sikandar Raza, Saurabh Netravalkar and Tim David . Pace ace Fazalhaq Farooqi of MI Emirates claimed the White Belt as the best bowler in Season 3, taking a tournament-high 21 wickets and making his overall number touch 50. His accuracy with the new ball and at the death made him indispensable. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Show Off Your Talent: Enter the Ultimate Creator Contest! Tocsin Media & Marketing LLC Undo Veteran opener Alex Hales, now with Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, continued his prolific run in the league. With 1,156 career ILT20 runs, including 405 last season, Hales remains the league's all-time leading run-scorer. Fellow Englishman Phil Salt, who returns to ADKR, contributed brisk top-order runs with a strike rate of over 150. Poll Which new signing are you most excited to see in action? Alex Hales Chris Woakes Maheesh Theekshana Australia's Tim David, now signed by Sharjah Warriorz, brings experience and power-hitting depth. Though his Season 3 numbers were modest, he remains a proven T20 finisher globally. New Zealand speedster Lockie Ferguson, having clinched 20 wickets in 10 matches last season, re-joins the Vipers after playing a crucial role in the 2025 campaign, providing early breakthroughs and pace aggression. These core performers not only showcased world-class talent last season but also played pivotal roles in high-pressure moments. With strong retention strategies and new signings yet to be added through the upcoming auction, ILT20 Season 4 is shaping up to be the tournament's most competitive edition yet. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
The National
07-07-2025
- Sport
- The National
Phil Salt and Andre Russell among star-studded line-up for DP World ILT20 Season 4
Some of the biggest names in franchise cricket will be on show during the fourth season of the DP World International League T20, with a number of top England stars set to play in the UAE at the end of the year. Tournament officials on Monday announced the list of players retained and signed early by the six teams. Among the top names are 2022 T20 World Cup winners Alex Hales, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran and Chris Woakes. All-rounder Curran was the player of the tournament last season with the Desert Vipers. A number of other top players will be in action. Caribbean T20 superstars Andre Russell, Sunil Narine and Rovman Powell are set to compete in the tournament that begins on December 2. The six-team, 34-match tournament concludes on January 4. Zimbabwe's globetrotting all-rounder Sikandar Raza, Australia's big-hitting batter Tim David while New Zealand pace duo Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee will also be available. With the initial retentions and selections completed, teams will now move on to the next phase of squad composition. For the first time in the tournament's short history, teams will finalise their squads through a player auction. Date and details of the auction will be announced soon. DP World ILT20 Season 4 teams Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Alishan Sharafu (UAE), Andre Russell, Charith Asalanka, Phil Salt, Sunil Narine, Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford Desert Vipers: Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer (UAE), Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga, Andries Gous Dubai Capitals: Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Gulbadin Naib, Rovmann Powell, Shai Hope, Luke Wood, Waqar Salamkheil, Muhammad Jawadullah (UAE) Gulf Giants: Aayan Afzal Khan (UAE), Blessing Muzarabani, Gerhard Erasmus, James Vince, Mark Adair, Azmatullah Omarzai, Moeen Ali, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Khaleej Times
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Sunil Narine, Moeen Ali, Tim Southee return to DP World ILT20
For the fourth consecutive season, some of the biggest T20 superstars from around the world will feature in the DP World International League T20. England's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 winners Alex Hales, Chris Woakes, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Phil Salt and Sam Curran (Season 3 Red Belt Winner – Most Valuable Player) will once again enthrall fans with their talent and skill in the Gulf region's biggest T20 tournament. The DP World International League T20 Season 4 will begin on December 2 – UAE National Day (Eid-Al-Etihad) — with a blockbuster opening. The six-team, 34-match tournament will conclude with the final on January 4, 2026. Besides the star-studded England line-up of players at the DP World ILT20 Season 4, West Indies stars Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Sherfane Rutherford and Shai Hope (Season 3 Green Belt Winner – Best Batter of the Tournament) will be giving it their all for their respective franchises. Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza and Afghanistan's premier new-ball bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi (Season 3 White Belt Winner – Best Bowler of the Tournament) are also set to dazzle in the month-long event. Australia's big-hitting batter Tim David and New Zealand's fast bowling duo Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee have also declared their availability for Season 4. The teams have now completed the halfway stage in the squads' selection process for Season 4 (eight players each). The first phase for Season 4 squad selection included the retention window for players from Season 3 and the new signings window which finished on 16 and 30 June respectively. In the second phase of the Season 4 squad selection process, the teams will complete their respective squads at the DP World ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction – date and details to be announced in the next few days. Defending champions Dubai Capitals have added more depth to their bowling stocks by including Season 2 White Belt Winner – Afghanistan left-arm-wrist spinner Waqar Salamkheil as a new signing alongside left-arm pacers Luke Wood and Muhammad Jawadullah. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have added real firepower to their batting by adding three explosive T20 batters Hales, Livingstone and Rutherford. The Desert Vipers have included former ADKR opener Andries Gous as their new signing; the Season 1 and Season 3 finalists have retained the core of their Season 3 squad. Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Ferguson, Max Holden, Curran and Wanindu Hasaranga will be rejoining the Vipers for Season 4. Season 1 winners Gulf Giants have signed Afghanistan's globally recognised all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai who will be making his DP World ILT20 debut this season while donning the Giants kit as one of their new signings. England's Moeen Ali returns to the DP World ILT20, the T20 great will be playing for the Giants as a new signing. Dashing Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the other new Giants' Season 4 signing. Gurbaz's earlier DP World ILT20 stints were with Sharjah Warriorz (Season 1), Dubai Capitals (Season 2) and Desert Vipers (Season 3). Season 2 winners MI Emirates have added all-round strength to their squad by including the all-format all-rounder – Chris Woakes (previous team Sharjah Warriorz) as a new signing. Sri Lanka's all-rounder Kamindu Mendis is the other MI Emirates new signing for Season 4 – Mendis will be making his DP World ILT20 debut. Sharjah Warriorz have added Sikandar Raza – the globetrotting Zimbabwean all-rounder was the Season 2 Red Belt Winner – Most Valuable Player. Sri Lanka's star white-ball spinner Maheesh Theekshana returns to the side as a new signing, he had appeared in eight games for the Warriorz in Season 2 of the DP World ILT2o. Warriorz have also bolstered their batting prowess for Season 4 with the inclusion of Australia's big-hitting batter Tim David as a new signing. David played for MI Emirates in Season 1 and the Gulf Giants in Season 2. USA left-arm fast bowler Saurabh Netravalkar has also joined the Warriorz. DP World ILT20 Season 4 – players rejoining their Season 3 teams: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Charith Asalanka, Phil Salt and Sunil Narine. Desert Vipers: Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, Sam Curran and Wanindu Hasaranga. Dubai Capitals: Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Gulbadin Naib, Rovmann Powell and Shai Hope. Gulf Giants: Aayan Afzal Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Gerhard Erasmus, James Vince and Mark Adair. MI Emirates: AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kusal Perera, Romario Shepherd, Tom Banton and Muhammad Waseem. Sharjah Warriorz: Johnson Charles, Kusal Mendis, Tim Southee and Tom Kohler-Cadmore. DP World ILT20 Season 4 – new signings: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone and Sherfane Rutherford. Desert Vipers: Andries Gous. Dubai Capitals: Luke Wood, Waqar Salamkheil and Muhammad Jawadullah. Gulf Giants: Azmatullah Omarzai, Moeen Ali, Rahmanullah Gurbaz. MI Emirates: Chris Woakes and Kamindu Mendis.
