Gulf Giants Squad 2025 – ILT20 Roster & Highlights
Gulf Giants Squad 2025: The Gulf Giants are a prominent cricket team in the DP World International League T20 (ILT20), representing the United Arab Emirates. Owned by Adani Sportsline of India’s Adani Group, the team made a strong entry by winning the league’s first championship title in 2023. This success positioned them as top contenders in the ILT20, combining strategic leadership, skilled players, and a growing fan base.
Led by Captain James Vince and Head Coach Andy Flower, the Gulf Giants boast a balanced squad. Vince’s calm, strategic approach and Flower’s extensive coaching experience create a solid team foundation. Their roster features a mix of talented batters, bowlers, and all-rounders, ensuring a competitive edge in every game.
The team’s identity is deeply tied to UAE culture, symbolized by their golden-orange jerseys and a logo featuring the golden falcon, the UAE’s national bird. This representation of strength and resilience has helped build a passionate fan base, especially at their home ground in the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
As they approach the 2025 season, the Gulf Giants aim to reclaim the title, with a strong core team and new signings like Chris Lynn and Shimron Hetmyer adding versatility. The team is well-prepared to face ILT20’s toughest competition, striving to bring home the championship once more.
The Gulf Giants’ journey from debut to championship has been remarkable, showcasing consistent growth and ambition. Their dedicated coaching staff and loyal fans stand behind them as they aim high, representing UAE pride with each match.
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Additional Information About Gulf Giants Team 2025
| Team Name | Gulf Giants |
| Owner | Adani Sportsline |
| Home Ground | Dubai International Cricket Ground |
| Captain | James Vince |
| Head Coach | Andy Flower |
| Title Sponsor | T10 Sports |
| Other Sponsors | Ambuja Cements, Fortune Tata Capital, ACC, Unicon365 |
| Championships | 1 Title (2023) |
| Kit Colors | Orange and Gold |
| 2025 Season Goal | Win the title for second time |
Gulf Giants Squad 2025:
As one may see over here, the full squad of players for the Gulf Giants team, which will compete in the UAE T20 League in 2025, is:
Batters:
| Name | Batting Style | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Dipendra Singh Airee | Right hand Bat | Nepal |
| Jordan Cox | Right hand Bat | England |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Left hand Bat | West Indies |
| Ibrahim Zadran | Right hand Bat | Afghanistan |
| Adam Lyth | Left hand Bat | England |
| Jamie Smith | Right hand Bat | England |
| James Vince | Right hand Bat | England |
All-Rounders:
| Name | Batting Style | Bowling Style | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aayan Afzal Khan | Right hand Bat | Slow Left arm Orthodox | UEA |
| Mark Adair | Right hand Bat | Right arm Fast Medium | Ireland |
| Tom Curran | Right hand Bat | Right arm Fast medium | England |
| Dominic Drakes | Left hand Bat | Left arm Medium fast | West Indies |
| Gerhard Erasmus | Right hand Bat | Right arm Offbreak | Namibia |
| Jamie Overton | Right hand Bat | Right arm Fast | England |
| Rehan Ahmed | Right hand Bat | Legbreak Googly | England |
Bowlers:
| Name | Bowling Style | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Jordan | Right arm Fast medium | England |
| Tymal Mills | Left arm Fast | England |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Right arm Fast medium | Zimbabwe |
| Daniel Worrall | Right arm Fast medium | Australia |
| Muhammad Zuhaib | Legbreak Googly | UAE |
| Wahidullah Zadran | Right arm Offbreak | New Afghanistan |
International League T20 Team Gulf Giants Squad 2025
Gulf Giants squad for International League T20 Season 3.
Retained Players of Gulf Giants
The list of retained players is given below:
New Signed Players of Gulf Giants
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- The Gulf Giants have retained 6 players from the 2024 season (James Vince, Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Jordan, Dominic Drakes, Rehan Ahmed, and Gerhard Erasmus).
- The 2025 squad sees 14 new signings, which include a mix of batsmen, allrounders, bowlers, and wicketkeepers, indicating a strong re-shuffling or bolstering of the squad for the new season.
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This shows that there is a significant influx of new players, with a mix of familiar and fresh faces, potentially to strengthen key areas of the team.
Conclusion
In brief, the Gulf Giants have revealed their team of 15 international players for the upcoming UAE T20 league. Alongside the Gulf Giants, two other franchises—Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and MI Emirates—have also shared their complete player lists for the UAE International League T20 2024.
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