The fastest format of cricket – Abu Dhabi T10 League is all set to start next month. According to the information received here, the fifth season of this event to be held from November 19 will include cricket stars from all over the world like Faf du Plessis, Andre Russell, Dwayne Bravo, Eoin Morgan, Jason Roy and Chris Gayle. 4 December.
With the Abu Dhabi T10 League Players Draft to be held on 7 November, 1,186 players from 26 cricketing countries have played in one of the most exciting cricket leagues in the world.
Seeing the tremendous interest of cricketers from all corners of the world, the Abu Dhabi T10 League has garnered the highest number of registrations for its Players Draft this year, reflecting the ever-increasing popularity of the league.
With a monument of runs and experience in his career, former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will be at the center of the icon player for Bangla Tigers. The stylish right-handed batsman has proved his firepower by scoring more than 6,500 runs in his T20 career.
West Indian superstar Andre Russell will serve as the icon player for Deccan Gladiators. The hard-hitting all-rounder has taken over 6,000 runs and 300 wickets in T20Is.
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Whereas, aggressive wicketkeeper-batsman Nicholas Pooran is set to set the stage on fire as the icon player for the Maratha Arabians. West Indies have scored more than 3,700 runs in T20 cricket with 108 catches and 17 stumpings.
With superb hitting and wicket-taking ability, Liam Livingstone will headline Team Abu Dhabi as their icon player for this season. The English all-rounder scored over 3,900 runs and took more than 50 wickets in T20 cricket.
Hard-hitting opener Jason Roy is all set to strike his ball as the icon player for Delhi Bulls. The Englishman has scored over 6,600 runs in his T20 career with a strike-rate of over 140.
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Seasoned campaigner Chris Jordan, who has taken over 250 wickets in his T20I career, will be seen as the icon player of the Northern Warriors. The English pacer has registered an impressive bowling average of 27.45 in 243 T20Is.
Speaking about the power-packed icon player line-up for Season 5 of the Abu Dhabi T10 League, Shaji Ul Mulk, Chairman, T10 Sports Management, said, “We want to introduce these star players as icon players in Abu Dhabi. We are absolutely thrilled to welcome some of the biggest cricket stars to the Abu Dhabi T10 League once again.
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