Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Squad 2025 – ILT20’s Elite Team

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Squad 2025: The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR), a renowned franchise cricket team, will be competing in the 2025 ILT20 League under the Knight Riders Group. Co-owned by Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment and the Mehta Group, ADKR represents Abu Dhabi in the UAE’s top T20 competition. Since joining the league in 2023, the team has quickly gained popularity and is now aiming for its first championship in 2025, led by Captain Sunil Narine and coached by Bharat Arun.

ADKR’s 2025 squad is strong and balanced, with talented players across all positions. Key all-rounders like Andre Russell and Akeal Hosein provide depth, while batsmen like Jonny Bairstow and Charith Asalanka strengthen their lineup. The bowling squad includes experienced names such as Ravi Rampaul and Lahiru Kumara, adding versatility to their attack. The team’s purple and gold kit, featuring sponsors Khiladiˣ and TCL, reflects their identity and is a fan favorite.

The Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi serves as ADKR’s home ground, where fans come together to support the team. Known for hosting major international events, this stadium offers a thrilling atmosphere for every ADKR match. The team enjoys a strong local and global fan base, especially through Shah Rukh Khan’s worldwide following, enhancing its appeal.

ADKR has shown steady improvement since its inception. After a challenging first season in 2023, they reached the playoffs in 2024, proving their growth and potential in the league. Key players like Michael Pepper and Imad Wasim have emerged as top performers, showcasing ADKR’s competitive edge and depth.

In 2025, ADKR is determined to capture its first ILT20 title. With a committed management team and a carefully chosen squad, they are well-prepared for an exciting season. Supported by their loyal fans, the team looks forward to making a strong impact in the league and achieving new milestones.

Additional Information About ADKR Team 2025

Team Name	Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Owner	Knight Riders Group
Home Ground	Sheikh Zayed Cricket Ground
Captain	Sunil Narine
Head Coach	Bharathi Arun
Title Sponsor	–
Other Sponsors	Khiladiˣ, TCL
Championships	–
Kit Colors	Purple and Gold
2025 Season Goal	Win their first Title

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Squad 2025

As one may see over here, the full squad of players for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) team, which will compete in the UAE T20 League in 2025, is:

Player Name	Player Role	Country
Sunil Narine(Captain)	Bowling All-rounder	West Indies
Andre Russell	Batting All-rounder	West Indies
Akeal Hosein	Bowling All-rounder	West Indies
Raymon Reifer	Batsmen	West Indies
Kennar Lewis	Wicket-keeper	West Indies
Ravi Rampaul	Bowler	West Indies
Jonny Bairstow	Batsmen	England
Paul Stirling	Batsmen	(Ireland
Lahiru Kumara	Bowler	Sri Lanka
Charith Asalanka	Batsmen	Sri Lanka
Colin Ingram	Batsmen	South Africa
Ali Khan	Bowler	USA
Brandon Glover	Bowler	Netherland
Matiullah Khan	Batsmen	UAE
Sabir Ali	Bowler	UAE
Fahad Nawaz	Batsmen	UAE
Zawar Farid	Bowler	UAE
Marchant De Lange	Bowler	South Africa
Dhananjaya De Silva	Batsmen	Srilanka
Connor Esterhuizen	Wicket-keeper	South Africa
Traveen Mathew	Bowler	Srilanka

ADKR Captain 2025

The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are led by all-rounder Sunil Narine of the West Indies. He has played for his country’s West Indies side and is a competent all-around bowler. He has leadership abilities and strong career statistics.

ADKR Retentions and New Sign-Ups

A strong core of players has been maintained by the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) for the 2018 campaign. They have kept the finest players and standout performances from the ILT T20 League’s first season. In order to assemble a potent team, they chose to hold onto their finest players while releasing the others.

Retentions:

• Sunil Narine (Captain)
• Andre Russell
• Charith Asalanka
• Joe Clark
• Marchant De Lange
• Matiullah Khan
• Sabir Ali
• Ali Khan

Sign Ups:

• Brandon McMullen
• David Willey
• Jake Lintott
• Josh Little
• Laurine Evans
• Michael Pepper
• Ravi Bopara
• Sam Hussain
• Aditya Shetty
• Alishan Sharafu

International League T20 Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Squad 2025

• Sunil Narine (Captain)
• Aditya Shetty
• Ali Khan
• Alishan Sharafu
• Andre Russell
• Brandon McMullen
• Charith Asalanka
• David Willey
• Jake Lintott
• Joe Clark
• Josh Little
• Laurine Evans
• Marchant De Lange
• Matiullah Khan
• Michael Pepper
• Ravi Bopara
• Sabir Ali
• Sam Hussain