The International League T20 (ILT20) is preparing for its third season, which will begin on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Dubai International Stadium. The month-long extravaganza promises to be a thrilling cricket match, with 34 matches scheduled till February 9.
Group modifiers and Wildcard extensions
Ahead of the tournament, several changes were made to the team roster:
Phil Salt joins Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: England opener Phil Salt has been added to Abu Dhabi Knight Riders as a Wildcard, bringing his aggressive batting to the team.
Sufiyan Muqeem replaces Hassan Khan: Pakistani left-arm spinner Sufiyan Muqeem has been drafted into the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders squad, replacing Hassan Khan, who was unavailable for the tournament.
Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar joins MI Emirates: Afghanistan all-rounder Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, who is known for his amazing skills, will boost MI Emirates' attack.
Vijayakanth Vijayakanth added to Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Sri Lankan Vijayakanth Viyaskanth will also be with the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, adding to the depth of their miss options.
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ILT20 2025: Teams
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders:
Aditya Shetty, Ali Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Andries Gous, Charith Asalanka, David Willey, Joe Clarke, Laurie Evans, Michael Pepper, Sunil Narine, Gudakesh Motie, Ibrar Ahmad, Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Phil Salt, Roston Chase , Shahid Iqbal Bhutta, Sufiyan Muqeem, Terrance Hinds, Vijayakanth Vijayakanth
Desert Vipers:
Adam Hose, Alex Hales, Ali Naseer, Azam Khan, Luke Wood, Michael Jones, Mohammad Amir, Nathan Sowter, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Dhruv Parashar, Fakhar Zaman, Kushal Malla, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, Sam Curran
Dubai Capitals:
Dasun Shanaka, David WarnerDushmantha Chameera, Haider Ali, Raja Akif, Rovman Powell, Sam Billings, Sikandar Raza, Zahir Khan, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Oliver Stone Adam Rossington, Aryaman Varma, Ben Dunk, Brandon McMullen, Garuka Sanketh, Farhan Khan, Gulbadin Naib, Joe Burns, Joe Weatherley, Najibullah Zadran, Obed McCoy, Scott Kuggeleijn, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Shai Hope, Shahrukh Ahmed, Zeeshan Naseer
Gulf Giants:
Aayan Afzal Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Chris Jordan, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gerhard Erasmus, James Vince, Jordan Cox, Mohammad Zuhaib Zubair, Rehan Ahmed, and Shimron Hetmyer, Adam Lyth, Dominic Drakes, Daniel Worrall, Dushan Hemantha, Ibrahim Zadran, Mark Adair, Ollie Robinson, Tim David, Tom Curran, Tymal Mills, Muhammad Saghir Khan, Muhammad Uzair Khan, Wahidullah Zadran
MI Emirates:
Akeal Hosein, Andre Fletcher, Daniel Mousley, Fazalhaq FarooqiJordan Thompson, Kieron Pollard, Kusal Perera, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Muhammad Waseem, Nicholas Pooran, Nosthush Kenjige, Waqar Salamkheil, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Alzarri Joseph, Aryan Lakra, Ben Charlesworth, Fareed Ahmad, Romario Shepherd, Tom Banton, Thomas Draca. , Zahoor Khan
Sharjah Warriors:
Dilshan Madushanka, Johnson Charles, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Kusal Mendis, Luke Wells, Peter Hatzoglou, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tim Southee, Adam Milne, Adil Rashid, Ashton Agar, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Daniel Sams, Ethan D' Souza, Harmeet Singh, Jason Roy, Karim Janat, Keemo Paul, Matthew Wade, Rohan Mustafa, Tim Seifert, Traveen Mathew, Virandeep Singh