The International League T20 (ILT20) 2023 season will kick off on January 13th, 2023 and run until February 12th, 2023.
Seven teams are set to compete in this inaugural season, including Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants, Mi Emirates, and Sharjah Warriors. The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders teams are based in Abu Dhabi, and their home ground is Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, along with the MI Emirates.
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are among the top contenders for the winner of the International League T20 (ILT20) in 2023. The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders team has made some impressive picks in the draft, with Andre Russell, Jonny Bairstow, Sunil Narine, and Paul Stirling among their top selections. These players are expected to be key contributors as the team competes in the International League T20 (ILT20).
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, owned by Knight Riders Group, will be led by West Indian All Rounder Sunil Narine and the coach has not been decided yet.
In accordance with league rules, nine out of the eleven players on each team may be overseas players. However, it is also required that every team’s playing XI must include at least two cricketers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and one additional player from another Associate Nation.
It is not yet decided who will be the technical staff of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders for the International League T20 (ILT20).
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Squad for International League T20 (ILT20):
1. Sunil Narine
2. Andre Russell
3. Akeal Hosein
4. Raymond Reifer
5. Kennar Lewis
6. Ravi Rampaul
7. Jonny Bairstow
8. Paul Stirling
9. Charith Asalanka
10. Lahiru Kumara
11. Dhananjaya De Silva
12. Seekkuge Prasanna
13. Colin Ingram
14. Traveen Mathew
15. Brandon Glover
16. Ali Khan
17. Fahad Nawaz
18. Zawar Farid
19. Sabir Ali
20. Matiullah Khan
