Abu Dhabi T10 2024 Squads: New York Strikers to Bangla Tigers - Players List of All 10 Teams After The Draft

The squads for the 2024 edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 were finalized after the Players Draft where young talent took center stage. The tournament will be played from 21 November to 2 December 2024 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Over 1000 players had registered, nearly 450 were shortlisted for the draft, and 107 ultimately secured spots on the rosters of the 10 teams. A total of 179 international megastars will participate in the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10, making it the biggest season ever.

The 10 franchises, including the two new ones, Bolts Ajman and UP Nawabs, joined the other eight - New York Strikers, Deccan Gladiators, Northern Warriors, Morrisville Samp Army, Delhi Bulls, Bangla Tigers, Team Abu Dhabi, and Chennai Brave Jaguars - to complete their rosters.

Players from 11 different nations were drafted, showcasing the truly global nature of the Abu Dhabi T10. Leading the selections were 20 players from the West Indies, 17 from the UAE, 15 from Sri Lanka, and 14 from Pakistan.

Afghanistan contributed 11, while 9 English, 5 Zimbabwean, 3 Bangladeshi, 3 Australian, and 2 each from New Zealand and South Africa were also picked, highlighting the tournament's international appeal, a release said.

Top picks at Abu Dhabi T10 Draft 2024

The top pick of the draft was South African youngster Dewald Brevis, popularly known as 'Baby AB de Villiers.' Almost every franchise had their eyes on him, but he was ultimately drafted by the defending champions, New York Strikers.

England's Tom Banton was another standout selection of the night. He was snapped up by the Delhi Bulls, who were looking to bolster their top order with a powerful hitter. Bolts Ajman, one of the new teams in the league, made the most draft picks, selecting 14 players and balancing youth with experience.

They brought in seasoned stars like Mohammad Nabi and Alex Hales, alongside 20-year-old Sri Lankan batter Shevon Daniel, to create a well-rounded squad with new direct signings where James Neesham came as an icon player, Mujheeb Ur Rahman as a platinum superstar.

The UP Nawabs, the second new franchise, drafted 13 players, including West Indies fast bowler Odean Smith and Afghanistan's dependable all-rounder Najibullah Zadran.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz serves as the team's icon, with English stars Dawid Malan, Tymal Mills, and Adil Rashid further strengthening the squad's composition, the release said. Here is a look at the Abu Dhabi T10 2024 squads of all teams:

Team Abu Dhabi 2024 Squad

Draft Signings: Adam Milne (Cat B), Kadeem Alleyne (Cat B), Asif Khan (Cat C), Rumman Raees (Cat C), Haider Ali (UAE 1), Zeeshan Nasser (UAE 2), Muhammad Arfan (UAE 3), Ramon Simmonds (Emerging), Muditha Lakshan (Emerging), Angelo Mathews (Optional)
New Signings: Jonny Bairstow (Platinum Superstar), Lockie Ferguson (Cat A), Shimron Hetmyer Cat A), AM Ghazanfar (Cat C)
Retentions: Phil Salt (Icon), Noor Ahmad (Cat A), and Kyle Mayers (Cat B)

Bangla Tigers 2024 Squad

Draft Signings: Mohammad Hasnain (Cat B), Mohammad Shehzad (Cat B), Mir Hamza (Cat C), David Payne (Cat C), Luqman Faisal (UAE 1), Nav Pabreja (UAE 2), Hafis Almas Ayub (UAE 3), Tashinga Musekiwa (Emerging), Ravindu Rathnayke (Emerging), Imran Khan (Optional), Towhid Hridoy (Optional)
New Signings: Shakib al Hasan (Icon), Rashid Khan (Platinum Superstar), Liam Livingstone (Cat A), Iftikhar Ahmed (Cat A), DInesh Karthik (Global Superstar)
Retentions: Hazratullah Zazai (Cat A), Dasun Shanaka (Cat B), Joshua Little (Cat C)

Bolts Ajman 2024 Squad

Draft Signings: Mohammad Nabi (Cat A), Alax Hales (Cat B), Obed McCoy (Cat B), Ravi Bopara (Cat B), Terrance Hinds (Cat C), Shehan Jayasuriya (Cat C), Mark Deyal (Cat C), Ali Abid (UAE 1), Safeer Tariq (UAE 2), Huhammad Mohsin (UAE 3), Shevon Daniel (Emerging), Arineshto Vhezha (Emerging), Ijas Ahmadzai (Optional), Dunith Wellalage (Optional)
New Signings: James Neesham (Icon), Mujheeb Ur Rahman (Platinum Superstar), Lungi Ngidi, Gulbadin Naib (Cat A), Haider Ali (Cat A)

Chennai Brave Jaguars 2024 Squad

Draft Signings: Joshua Brown (Cat B), Nick Hobson (Cat B), Akila Dhananjaya (Cat C), Oshane Thomas (Cat C), Matiullah Khan (UAE 2), Sabir Ali (UAE 3), Kavindu Nadeeshan (Emerging), Garuka Sanketh (Emerging), Ali Khan (Optional), Kobe Herft (Optional)
New Signings: Chris Lynn (Cat A), Nuwan Thushara (CAT A), Thisara Perera (Cat A), Dan Lawrence (Platinum Superstar), Rassie van der Dussen (Icon)
Retentions: Aayan Khan (UAE 1), George Munsey (Cat C), Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Cat B).

Deccan Gladiators 2024 Squad

Draft Signings: Luke Wood (Cat A), David Wiese (Cat B), Usman Tariq (Cat C), Khary Pierre (Cat C), Aryan Lakra (UAE 2), Abrar Ahmed (UAE 3), Malsha Tharupati (Emerging), Tinotenda Maposa (Emerging), Richard Gleeson (Optional), Rilee Rossouw (Optional)
New Signings: Jos Buttler (Icon), Anrich Nortje (Cat A), Marcus Stoinis (Cat A)
Retentions: Maheesh Theekshana (Cat A), Nicholas Pooran (Platinum Superstar), Andre Russell (Cat B), Tom Koher-Cadmore (Cat C), Zahoor Khan (UAE 1)

Delhi Bulls 2024 Squad

Draft Signings: Tom Banton (Cat B), Salman Irshad (Cat B), Kasun Rajitha (Cat C), Nikhil Chaudhary (Cat C), Saghir Khan (UAE 2), Shahid Iqbal Bhutta (UAE 3), Isai Thorne (Emerging), Pavan Rathnayake (Emerging), Fabian Allen (Optional), Harshir Seth (Optional)
New Signings: Wanindu Hasaranga (Platinum Superstar), Tim David (Cat A), Romario Shepherd (Cat A), Matthew Wade (Global Superstar)
Retentions: Rovman Powell (Icon), Muhammad Rohid (UAE 1), Naveen-ul-Haq (Cat A), Fazlahaq Farooqi (Cat B), James Vince (Cat C)

Morrisville Samp Army 2024 Squad

Draft Signings: Karim Janat (Cat A), Rohaan Mustafa (Cat B), Jack Taylor (Cat B), Sajid Khan (Cat C), Kjorn Ottley (Cat C), Hazrat Bilal (UAE 1), Taimoor Ali (UAE 2), Umair Ali Khan (UAE 3), Brain Bennett (Emerging), Leonardo Julien (Emerging), Amir Hamza Hotak (Optional), Sharafuddin Ashraf (Optional)
New Signings: David Willey (Cat A), Imad Wasim (Cat A)
Retentions: Faf du Plessis (Icon), Qais Ahmad (Cat B), Andries Gous (Cat C)

Northern Warriors 2024 Squad

Draft Signings: Brandon King (Cat B), Fareed Malik (Cat B), Shohidul Islam (Cat C), Ziaur Rahman (Cat C), Sagar Kalyan (UAE 2), Muhammad Uzair Khan (UAE 3), Shaqkere Parris (Emerging), Ackeem Auguste (Emerging)
New Signings: Trent Boult (Icon), Finn Allen (Platinum Superstar), Johnson Charles (Cat A), Sherfane Rutherford (Cat A), Saqib Mahmood (Cat A)
Retentions: Colin Munro (Cat B), Azmatullah Omarzai (Cat C), Ankur Sangwan (UAE 1)

New York Strikers 2024 Squad

Draft Signings: Evin Lewis (Cat B), Dewald Brevis (Cat B), Doug Bracewell (Cat C), Kusal Perera (Cat C), Alishan Sharafu (UAE 2), Mayank Choudhary (UAE 3), Nathan Edward (Emerging), Dumindu Sewmina (Emerging), Asif Ali (Optional), Reece Topley (Optional)
New Signings: Matheesha Pathirana (Platinum Superstar), Donovan Ferreira (Cat A)
Retentions: Kieron Pollard (Icon), Mohammad Amir (Cat A), Sunil Narine (Cat A), Akeal Hossain (Cat B), Muhammad Waseem (Cat C), Muhammad Jawadulla (UAE 1)

UP Nawabs 2024 Squad

Draft Signings: Binura Fernando (Cat B), Odean Smith (Cat B), Najibullah Zadran (Cat B), Faridoon Dawoodzai (Cat C), Curtis Campher (Cat C), Ryan Burl (Cat C), Farhan Khan (UAE 1), Hafeez ur Rehman (UAE 2), Khalid Shah (UAE 3), Joshua Bishop (Emerging), Ashmead Nedd (Emerging), Masood Gurbaz (Optional), Khalid Ahmad Gurbaz (Optional)
New Signings: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Icon), Dawid Malan (Cat A), Tymal Mills, Adil Rashid (Cat A), Andre Fletcher (Cat A)