The Abu Dhabi T10 2024 is all set to kick off in November, and this season guarantees to be larger and extra thrilling with a star-studded lineup. The match will run from November 21 to December 2, making certain no conflict with different main cricket leagues such because the Massive Bash League (BBL), SA20, ILT20, and New Zealand’s Tremendous Smash.
Match enlargement and new groups
For the primary time, the Abu Dhabi T10 will characteristic a ten-team league format. The brand new entrants, Bolts Ajman and UP Nawabs, will be a part of the present lineup, including recent competitors to the match. Groups have just lately unveiled their record of recent signings and retentions, setting the stage for an exciting season forward.
Star gamers to observe
A number of huge names in world cricket can be seen in motion on this yr’s match. Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik, Afghanistan’s spin wizard Rashid Khan, and England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler are among the many distinguished figures who’ve signed up.
Buttler can be seen enjoying for the Deccan Gladiators, who’ve retained their core group, together with Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, and Maheesh Theekshana. In the meantime, Bangla Tigers have strengthened their squad by buying each Rashid and Karthik, together with Shakib Al Hasan, who just lately introduced his retirement from T20Is.
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Sturdy lineup for defending champions
The defending champions, New York Strikers, have retained key gamers like Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, and Mohammad Amir. Moreover, they’ve signed Sri Lanka’s Matheesha Pathirana, including extra firepower to their bowling lineup. Pathirana’s signing is anticipated to bolster the Strikers’ protection of their title.
Full record of recent signings and retentions
New York Strikers
- New Signings: Matheesha Pathirana, Donovan Ferreira
- Retentions: Kieron Pollard, Mohammad Amir, Sunil Narine, Akeal Hossain, Muhammad Waseem, Muhammad Jawadullah
Deccan Gladiators
- New Signings: Jos Buttler, Anrich Nortje, Marcus Stoinis
- Retentions: Maheesh Theekshana, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Tom Koher-Cadmore, Zahoor Khan
Delhi Bulls
- New Signings: Wanindu Hasaranga, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Wade
- Retentions: Rovman Powell, Muhammad Rohid, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazlahaq Farooqi, James Vince
Workforce Abu Dhabi
- New Signings: Jonny Bairstow, Lockie Ferguson, Shimron Hetmyer, AM Ghazanfar
- Retentions: Phil Salt, Noor Ahmad, and Kyle Mayers
Northern Warriors
- New Signings: Trent Boult, Finn Allen, Johnson Charles, Sherfane Rutherford, Saqib Mahmood
- Retentions: Colin Munro, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ankur Sangwan
Morrisville Samp Military
- New Signings: David Willey, Imad Wasim
- Retentions: Faf du Plessis, Qais Ahmad, Andries Gous
Bangla Tigers
- New Signings: Shakib Al Hasan, Rashid Khan, Liam Livingstone, Iftikhar Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik
- Retentions: Hazratullah Zazai, Dasun Shanaka, Josh Little
Chennai Courageous Jaguars
- New Signings: Chris Lynn, Nuwan Thushara, Thisara Perera, Dan Lawrence, Rassie van der Dussen
- Retentions: Aayan Khan, George Munsey, Bhanuka Rajapaksa
UP Nawabs
New Signings: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dawid Malan, Tymal Mills, Adil Rashid, Andre Fletcher
Bolts Ajman
New Signings: James Neesham, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Lungi Ngidi, Gulbadin Naib, Haider Ali
