David Warner, the opening batter of Australia, has been appointed captain of Dubai Capitals for ILT20 2024. Capitals have assembled a talanted squad for the second season.
Warner, Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka, and Sikandar Raza Zimbabwe were signed by the franchise.
“I am delighted to join one of the best leagues. Every match will be contested fiercely. I will give my best for the Dubai Capitals,” David Warner said.
GMR Sports CEO, P K S V Sagar said, “We have signed big players and are looking forward to the tournament. ILT20 is becoming popular among the fans.”
Sikandar Raza, who leads Zimbabwe in T20Is, said: “I am thrilled to be part of ILT20. This league will increase the competitiveness in international cricket.”
Dubai Capitals’ squad for ILT20 2024
Joe Root, Rovman Powell, Dushmantha Chameera, Raja Akifullah Khan, Sikandar Raza, Andrew Tye, Dasun Shanaka, David Warner, Mark Wood, Haider Ali, Vriitya Aravind, Rahul Chopra, Sam Billings, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Roelof Van Der Merwe, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nawan Thushara, Muhammad Mohsin and Max Holden
The 34-match event will be played in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah from 19 January 2024 to 17 February 2024. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (Kolkata Knight Riders), Desert Vipers (Lancer Capital), Dubai Capitals (GMR), Dubai Capitals (Adani Sportsline), Dubai Capitals (Reliance Industries), and Sharjah Warriors (Capri Global) will compete for the title.