The Abu Dhabi T10 2024 Kicking off in November, this season promises to be bigger and more exciting with a star-studded line-up. The tournament will run from November 21 to December 2, ensuring that it does not clash with other major cricket leagues. Big Bash League (BBL), SA20, ILT20and of New Zealand Super Smash.
Expansion of the tournament and new teams
Abu Dhabi T10 will have a ten-team league format for the first time. newcomers, Bolts Ajman and Nawabs of UPwill join the existing lineup, adding new competition to the tournament. The teams recently announced new signings and retention lists, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
Star players to watch
Several big names in world cricket will be in action at this year’s tournament. Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh KarthikAfghanistan’s spin wizard Rashid Khanand England’s white ball captain If Buttler is one of the well-known persons who signed.
Will be seen playing for Buttler The Dean Gladiatorswhich maintains its core group, incl Nicolas Pouran, Andre Russelland Mahesh Theekshana. Meanwhile, Bangla Tigers together with both Rashid and Karthik and strengthened their staff Shakib Al Hasanrecently announced his retirement from T20Is.
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A strong squad for the champions
Defending champions New York Strikers retained key players such as Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narineand Mohammad Amir. In addition, they signed a contract with Sri Lanka Matheesha Pathiranaadds more firepower to the bowling line-up. The signing of Pathirana is expected to strengthen the Strikers’ title defence.
Full list of new signings and saves
New York Strikers
- New signings: Matheesha Pathirana, Donovan Ferreira
- Saves: Kieron Pollard, Mohammad Amir, Sunil Narine, Akeal Hossain, Muhammad Waseem, Muhammad Jawadullah
Dean Gladiators
- New signings: Jos Buttler, Anrich Nortje, Marcus Stoinis
- Retained: Maheesh Theekshana, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Tom Koher-Cadmore, Zahoor Khan
Delhi Bulls
- New signings: Wanindu Hasaranga, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Wade
- Retained: Rovman Powell, Mohammad Rohid, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazlahaq Farooqi, James Vince
Team Abu Dhabi
- New signings: Jonny Bairstow, Lockie Ferguson, Shimron Hetmyer, AM Ghazanfar
- Saves: Phil Salt, Noor Ahmad and Kyle Myers
Warriors of the North
- New signings: Trent Boult, Finn Allen, Johnson Charles, Sherfane Rutherford, Saqib Mahmood
- Saves: Colin Munro, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ankur Sangwan
Morrisville Samp Army
- New signings: David Willey, Imad Wasim
- Saves: Faf du Plessis, Qais Ahmad, Andries Gous
Bangla Tigers
- New signings: Shakib Al Hasan, Rashid Khan, Liam Livingstone, Iftikhar Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik
- Saves: Hazratullah Zazai, Dasun Shanaka, Josh Little
Chennai Brave Jaguars
- New signings: Chris Lynn, Nuwan Thushara, Thisara Perera, Dan Lawrence, Rassie van der Dussen
- Saves: Aayan Khan, George Munsey, Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Nawabs of UP
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
