ILT20 Season 3: Star-Studded Debuts, New Signings, and Exciting Matchups Await! ππ
The third season of the ILT20 tournament in the UAE is packed with exciting talent! π Several big names like Lockie Ferguson, Fakhar Zaman, Shai Hope, Romario Shepherd, Jason Roy, and Ibrahim Zadran are all set to make their debuts. Let’s dive into the details! β‘
| Player | Team | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Lockie Ferguson | Desert Vipers | NZ fast bowler, in great form, snapped up by Vipers. Played in BBL and Washington Freedom. π |
| Fakhar Zaman | Desert Vipers | Pakistani batter, ready to shine. |
| Shai Hope | Dubai Capitals | Leading Guyana Amazon Warriors in CPL, joins Dubai for ILT20 2025. |
| Romario Shepherd | MI Emirates | Joins Pollard & Bravo. Played for MI in IPL, and now reunited. |
| Jason Roy | Sharjah Warriors | England star returns! |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Gulf Giants | Top run-scorer in T20 World Cup 2024! π₯ |
New Signings and Key Players π
- Gus Atkinson & Tom Curran return for another season after playing for Desert Vipers. Atkinson, now with Sharjah Warriors, and Curran, with Gulf Giants, are ready to go!
- Lockie Ferguson, the Kiwi fast bowler, will play for the Desert Vipers. Heβs already in top form. Did you know? He bowled four maidens in a T20I and shined in the 2024 MLC with 10 wickets.
- Adam Milne, another New Zealand fast bowler, has joined Sharjah Warriors. Heβll team up with fellow Kiwi, Tim Seifert, whoβs been playing in the CPL. π―
Players on the Move βοΈ
- Scott Kuggeleijn, yet another NZ fast bowler, is back with Dubai Capitals.
- Joe Burns, the former Australian cricketer, now playing for Italy, will also be with Dubai Capitals. Fun fact: Theyβve signed a 19-year-old Sri Lankan slinger named Garuka Sanketh, who has a bowling style similar to Matheesha Pathirana. π³
Teams and New Faces
| Team | New Signings |
|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Gudakesh Motie, Hassan Khan, Roston Chase, and Terrance Hinds |
| Desert Vipers | Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Fakhar Zaman, Lockie Ferguson, and Max Holden |
| Dubai Capitals | Adam Rossington, Brandon McMullen, Garuka Sanketh, Gulbadin Naib, Joe Burns, Joe Weatherley, Scott Kuggeleijn, etc. |
| Gulf Giants | Ibrahim Zadran, Wahidullah Zadran, Tom Curran, and Tymal Mills |
| MI Emirates | Romario Shepherd, Tom Banton, Thomas Jack Draca |
| Sharjah Warriors | Adam Milne, Adil Rashid, Jason Roy, Gus Atkinson, Tim Seifert |
π Players like Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar and Terrance Hinds will join Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Ibrahim Zadran, the highest run-getter at the T20 World Cup 2024, is a huge addition to Gulf Giants!
Fun Fact
Wahidullah Zadran, just 16 years old, is one to watch. This young spinner, similar to Mujeeb Ur Rahman, was named the best bowler in Afghanistanβs National T20 Cup! π
The tournament kicks off on January 11, 2025, and runs until February 9, 2025, across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. π Get ready for some thrilling T20 action! π”ILT20 Season 3: Star-Studded Debuts, New Signings, and Exciting Matchups Await! ππ”
