DP World ILT20 Season 3: Franchises Retain Leading Cricket Talent
The six DP World International League T20 franchises have retained 69 players for the tournament’s third season, scheduled from 11th January to 9th February 2025 in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. The player retention window opened on 1st June, giving teams two weeks to submit their lists. Season 3 will feature numerous world-class and seasoned T20 players from around the globe.
Among the 69 retained players, 26 were part of various ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 squads. Notable players include Andre Russell, David Willey, Sunil Narine (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Alex Hales, Azam Khan, Muhammad Amir, Sherfane Rutherford, Wanindu Hasaranga (Desert Vipers), Dasun Shanaka, David Warner, Rovman Powell, Sam Billings, Sikandar Raza (Dubai Capitals), Chris Jordan, James Vince, Shimron Hetmyer (Gulf Giants), Akeal Hosein, Dwayne Bravo, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran (MI Emirates), Johnson Charles and Tom Kohler-Cadmore (Sharjah Warriors).
Each franchise has retained two UAE players each for Season 3. The UAE players include Aditya Shetty and Alishan Sharafu (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Ali Naseer and Tanish Suri (Desert Vipers), Haider Ali and Raja Akif (Dubai Capitals), Aayan Afzal Khan and Mohammad Zohaib Zubair (Gulf Giants), Muhammad Rohid Khan and Muhammad Waseem (MI Emirates), Junaid Siddique and Muhammad Jawadullah (Sharjah Warriors).
Following the completion of the player retention window, teams can now sign new players in the ongoing Player Acquisition Window, which will remain open until 15th September. Each franchise can sign a minimum of two additional UAE players to complete their quota of four UAE signings after the ILT20 Development Tournament in October.
Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Player Retention Window Opens | 1st June 2024 |
| Player Retention Window Closes | 15th June 2024 |
| Player Acquisition Window Closes | 15th September 2024 |
| ILT20 Development Tournament | October 2024 |
| Tournament Start Date | 11th January 2025 |
| Tournament End Date | 9th February 2025 |
The upcoming season promises to be a showcase of top-tier cricket talent with a mix of international stars and emerging local players. The retention of key players ensures continuity and strengthens each franchise's squad as they prepare for another competitive season.
With inputs from WAM
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