ILT20 Season 4: Player Auction to Ignite Dubai on September 30th After Asia Cup

The International League T20 (ILT20) is gearing up for its Season 4 with a player auction scheduled for September 30th in Dubai. This event will take place shortly after the conclusion of the Asia Cup final.

It's the first time that ILT20 is holding a player auction. © AFP

This marks the first time the ILT20 will conduct a player auction, allowing each of the six teams to bolster their squads. Each team has the opportunity to add up to 13 players, totaling 78 players across the league. Players who are interested in participating in the auction must register by September 10th.

The six franchises will have a combined USD 4.8 million to bid with during the auction.

ILT20 CEO David White stated, "We are delighted to confirm the DP World International League Season 4 Player Auction date - Tuesday, 30 September. The auction is a big milestone for the league as we continue to grow as a world-class T20 tournament. The auction will be a great opportunity for our franchises to add local and international firepower to their Season 4 squads."

White further emphasized the significance of the upcoming ACC Asia Cup 2025, taking place in the UAE from September 9-28, for UAE players. He noted that the tournament presents a "massive opportunity for making a global impression ahead of the Player Auction," offering them "incredible exposure" against top-ranked T20 teams.

Season 4 Squads So Far:

• Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Alex Hales, Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Charith Asalanka, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Sherfane Rutherford and Sunil Narine.

• Desert Vipers: Andries Gous, Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, Sam Curran and Wanindu Hasaranga.

• Dubai Capitals: Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Gulbadin Naib, Luke Wood, Muhammad Jawadullah, Rovmann Powell, Shai Hope and Waqar Salamkheil.

• Gulf Giants: Aayan Afzal Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Blessing Muzarabani, Gerhard Erasmus, James Vince, Mark Adair, Moeen Ali and Rahmanullah Gurbaz.

• MI Emirates: AM Ghazanfar, Chris Woakes, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Perera, Romario Shepherd, Tom Banton and Muhammad Waseem.

• Sharjah Warriorz: Johnson Charles, Maheesh Theekshana, Tim Southee, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Maheesh Theekshana, Saurabh Netravalkar, Sikandar Raza and Tim David.