ILT20 Retentions and New Sign-Ups for Season 2025
The International League T20 (ILT20) is set to commence its third season in 2025, featuring six dynamic franchises: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants, MI Emirates, and Sharjah Warriors. Each team has strategically retained key players and secured new signings to strengthen their squads.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have retained a formidable lineup, including Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, and David Willey. Their new signings feature Roston Chase and Terrance Hinds, adding depth to their batting and bowling departments.
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Desert Vipers have bolstered their squad with the inclusion of Lockie Ferguson, Fakhar Zaman, and Shai Hope. These additions are expected to enhance their pace attack and batting strength.
Dubai Capitals have made significant moves by retaining David Warner and Rovman Powell while bringing in Obed McCoy and Najibullah Zadran to strengthen their bowling and batting units.
Gulf Giants have secured the services of Tom Curran and Chris Jordan, aiming to bolster their bowling attack. They have also retained Nicholas Pooran, a key player in their lineup.
MI Emirates have retained Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo, bringing in Andre Fletcher and Akeal Hosein to enhance their batting and bowling options.
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Sharjah Warriors have made strategic signings, including Adam Milne and Tim Seifert, to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.
These strategic retentions and signings reflect each franchise’s commitment to assembling competitive teams for the 2025 ILT20 season, promising an exciting tournament
ILT20 Retentions and New Sign-ups for 3rd Season for Every Team
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Teams 2025:
Retentions:
- Sunil Narine (Captain)
- Andre Russell
- Alishan Sharafu
- Michael Pepper (WK)
- Andries Ghous (WK)
- Laurie Evans
- Joe Clarke
- David Willey
- Charith Asalanka
- Ali Khan
- Adhitya Shetty
New Sign Ups:
- Roston Chase
- Gudakesh Motie
- Terrance Hinds
- Hassan Khan
- AM Ghazanfar
- Ibrar Ahmed
- Jason Holder
- Kyle Mayers
- Shahid Iqbal Bhutta
Also Read: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Squad
MI Emirates Team 2025:
Retentions:
- Andre Fletcher
- Muhammad Waseem
- Kusal Perera
- Nicholas Pooran
- Dwayne Bravo
- Dan Mousley
- Kieron Pollard
- Jordan Thompson
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Akeal Hosein
- Nosthush Kenjige
- Muhammad Rohid
- Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
- Waqar Salamkheil
New Sign Ups:
- Tom Banton
- Ben Charlesworth
- Fareed Ahmad
- Alzarri Joseph
- Aryan Lakra
- Zahoor Khan
- Romario Shepherd
- TJ Draca
Also Read: MI Emirates Squad
Desert Vipers Team 2025:
New Sign Ups:
- Fakhar Zaman
- Tanish Suri
- Max Holden
- Dan Lawrence
- Wanindu Harasanga
- Lockie Ferguson
- David Payne
- Nathan Sowter
- Dhruv Parashar
- Khuzaima Bin Tanveer
- Sam Curran
Retentions:
- Azam Khan
- Alex Hales
- Adam Hose
- Michael Jones
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Ali Naseer
- Bas De Leede
- Mohammad Amir
- Luke Wood
Also Read: Desert Vipers Squad
Dubai Capitals Team 2025:
New Sign Ups:
- Joe Burns
- Farhan Khan
- Shai Hope
- Najibullah Zadran
- Adam Rossington
- Joe Weatherley
- Gulbadin Naib
- Scott Kuggeleijn
- Brandon McMullen
- Zeeshan Naseer
- Sharafuddin Ashraf
- Obed McCoy
- Garuka Sanketh
- Jeffrey Vandersay
- Zahir Khan
- Haider Ali
Retentions:
- David Warner
- Sam Billings
- Rovman Powell
- Dasun Shanaka
- Sikandar Raza
- Akif Raja
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Olly Stone
Also Read: Dubai Capitals Squad
Gulf Giants Team 2025:
New Sign Ups:
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Jordan Cox
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Adam Lyth
- Jamie Smith
- Aayan Afzal Khan
- Muhammad Saghir Khan
- Muhammad Uzair Khan
- Mark Adair
- Tom Curran
- Blessing Muzarabani
- Jamie Overton
- Tymal Mills
- Daniel Worrall
- Wahidullah Zadran
- Muhammad Zuhaib
Retentions:
- James Vince
- Shimron Hetmyer
- Chris Jordan
- Dominic Drakes
- Rehan Ahmed
- Gerhard Erasmus
Also Read: Gulf Giants Squad
Sharjah Warriors Team 2025:
New Sign Ups:
- Avishka Fernando
- Jason Roy
- Tim Seifert (WK)
- Matthew Wade (WK)
- Luke Wells
- Virandeep Singh
- Ethan D’Souza
- Rohan Mustafa
- Bhanuka Rajapaksa
- Keemo Paul
- Karim Janat
- Harmeet Singh
- Adil Rashid
- Adam Milne
- Gus Atkinson
- Ashton Agar
Retentions:
- Johnson Charles
- Kusal Mendis
- Peter Hatzoglou
- Tom Kohler-Cadmore
- Muhammad Jawadullah
- Junaid Siddique
- Daniel Sams
- Dilshan Madushanka
Also Read: Sharjah Warriors Squad
