The Abu Dhabi T10 2024 is all set to kick off in November, and this season promises to be bigger and more exciting with a star-studded lineup. The tournament will run from November 21 to December 2, ensuring no clash with other major cricket leagues such as the Big Bash League (BBL), SA20, ILT20, and New Zealand’s Super Smash.
Tournament expansion and new teams
For the first time, the Abu Dhabi T10 will feature a ten-team league format. The new entrants, Bolts Ajman and UP Nawabs, will join the existing lineup, adding fresh competition to the tournament. Teams have recently unveiled their list of new signings and retentions, setting the stage for a thrilling season ahead.
Star players to watch
Several big names in world cricket will be seen in action in this year’s tournament. Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik, Afghanistan’s spin wizard Rashid Khan, and England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler are among the prominent figures who have signed up.
Buttler will be seen playing for the Deccan Gladiators, who have retained their core group, including Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, and Maheesh Theekshana. Meanwhile, Bangla Tigers have strengthened their squad by acquiring both Rashid and Karthik, along with Shakib Al Hasan, who recently announced his retirement from T20Is.
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Strong lineup for defending champions
The defending champions, New York Strikers, have retained key players like Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, and Mohammad Amir. Additionally, they have signed Sri Lanka’s Matheesha Pathirana, adding more firepower to their bowling lineup. Pathirana’s signing is expected to bolster the Strikers’ defense of their title.
Complete list of new signings and retentions
New York Strikers
- New Signings: Matheesha Pathirana, Donovan Ferreira
- Retentions: Kieron Pollard, Mohammad Amir, Sunil Narine, Akeal Hossain, Muhammad Waseem, Muhammad Jawadullah
Deccan Gladiators
- New Signings: Jos Buttler, Anrich Nortje, Marcus Stoinis
- Retentions: Maheesh Theekshana, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Tom Koher-Cadmore, Zahoor Khan
Delhi Bulls
- New Signings: Wanindu Hasaranga, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Wade
- Retentions: Rovman Powell, Muhammad Rohid, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazlahaq Farooqi, James Vince
Team Abu Dhabi
- New Signings: Jonny Bairstow, Lockie Ferguson, Shimron Hetmyer, AM Ghazanfar
- Retentions: Phil Salt, Noor Ahmad, and Kyle Mayers
Northern Warriors
- New Signings: Trent Boult, Finn Allen, Johnson Charles, Sherfane Rutherford, Saqib Mahmood
- Retentions: Colin Munro, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ankur Sangwan
Morrisville Samp Army
- New Signings: David Willey, Imad Wasim
- Retentions: Faf du Plessis, Qais Ahmad, Andries Gous
Bangla Tigers
- New Signings: Shakib Al Hasan, Rashid Khan, Liam Livingstone, Iftikhar Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik
- Retentions: Hazratullah Zazai, Dasun Shanaka, Josh Little
Chennai Brave Jaguars
- New Signings: Chris Lynn, Nuwan Thushara, Thisara Perera, Dan Lawrence, Rassie van der Dussen
- Retentions: Aayan Khan, George Munsey, Bhanuka Rajapaksa
UP Nawabs
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