By Dipesh Gautam The International League T20 (ILT20) 2023 inaugural 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 Sharjah Warriors teams are based in Sharjah, and their home ground is Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
The Sharjah Warriors team has made some impressive picks in the draft, with Moeen Ali , Dawid Malan, Marcus Stoinis, and Mohammad Nabi among their top selections. These players are expected to be key contributors as the team competes in the International League T20 (ILT20).
The Sharjah Warriors, owned by Capri Global Capital Limited, will be captained by English All Rounder Moeen Ali and coached by former county player Paul Farbrace. 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.
Official Technical Staff of the Gulf Giants:
Head Coach: Paul Farbrace
Batting Coach: TBA
Bowling Coach: TBA
Fielding Coach: TBA
Owner: Capri Global Capital Limited
Gulf Giants squad for International League T20 (ILT20):
1. Moeen Ali
2. Dawid Malan
3. Marcus Stoinis
4. Evin Lewis
5. Chris Woakes
6. Mohammad Nabi
7. Rahmanullah Gurbaz
8. Naveen-ul-Haq
9. Noor Ahmad
10. Tom Kohler-Cadmore
11. Chris Benjamin
12. Danny Briggs
13. Mark Deyal
14. Jamal Todd
15. Paul Walter
16. Bilal Khan
17. JJ Smit
18. Karthik Meiyappan
19. Junaid Siddique
20. Alishan Sharafu
21. Muhammad Jawadullah
Zainab Shafiq