The inaugural 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 the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants, Mi Emirates, and Sharjah Warriors.
The Gulf Giants team has made some impressive picks in the draft, with Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Jordan, Chris Lynn, and Qais Ahmad among their top selections. These players are expected to be key contributors as the team competes in the International League T20 (ILT20).
The Gulf Giants, owned by Indian sports company Adani Sportsline, will be captained by English batsman James Vince and coached by former Zimbabwean batsman Andy Flower. This experienced and skilled leadership will guide the team as they compete in the International League T20 (ILT20).
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 include at least two cricketers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and one additional player from another Associate Nation. Current UAE T20I captain, CP Rizwan, will be playing for the Gulf Giants in the upcoming season of the International League T20 (ILT20).
Official Technical Staff of the Gulf Giants:
Head Coach: Andy Flower
Batting Coach: TBA
Bowling Coach: TBA
Fielding Coach: TBA
Owner: Adani Sportsline
Gulf Giants squad for International League T20 (ILT20):
1. Shimron Hetmyer
2. Chris Jordan
3. Chris Lynn
4. James Vince
5. Tom Banton
6. David Wiese
7. Jamie Overton
8. Dominic Drakes
9. Liam Dawson
10. Qais Ahmad
11. Richard Gleeson
12. Ollie Pope
13. Gerhard Erasmus
4. Tom Helm1
15. Rehan Ahmed
16. Wayne Madsen
17. CP Rizwan
18. Sanchit Sharma
19. Ashwanth Valthapa
