ILT20 Season 3: Full List of Cricketers Retained and New Signings by Teams

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The DP World International League T20's Season 3 promises thrilling action, with several high-profile cricketers joining the six participating franchises. The player signing window, which began in June and closed on September 15, has introduced new talent to the tournament.

Stars like Jason Roy (Sharjah Warriorz), Fakhar Zaman (Desert Vipers), and Matthew Wade (Sharjah Warriorz) will make their debuts in this season, playing across venues in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah.

England's Gus Atkinson, who had an impressive summer with 34 wickets in six Tests, returns to the league, now representing the Sharjah Warriorz. Meanwhile, Tom Curran will bolster the Gulf Giants' attack, having previously played for the Vipers.

The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have enhanced their squad with West Indies players Roston Chase and Gudakesh Motie, both of whom shone at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Emerging Afghanistan spinner Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar and USA's Hassan Khan have also joined their ranks.

The Desert Vipers have signed Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman, while New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson will strengthen their pace attack. England's Tom Lawrence and Max Holden are among other notable additions.

Season 2 finalists Dubai Capitals have roped in West Indies star Shai Hope and Afghanistan all-rounder Gulbadin Naib. The defending champions, MI Emirates, have added Romario Shepherd and Tom Banton to their lineup.

Lastly, the Sharjah Warriorz have secured top-tier players such as Jason Roy and Adil Rashid, hoping to make a strong impact in Season 3. With more signings expected, Season 3 of the DP World ILT20 is shaping up to be a thrilling competition.

The six DP World ILT20 Season 3 squads as of 19 September 2024:

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

New signees: Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar, Gudakesh Motie, Hassan Khan, Roston Chase and Terrance Hinds.

Retentions: Aditya Shetty, Ali Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Andries Ghous, Charith Asalanka, David Willey, Joe Clarke, Laurie Evans, Michael Pepper and Sunil Narine.

Desert Vipers

New signees: Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Fakhar Zaman, Lockie Ferguson and Max Holden.

Retentions: Adam Hose, Alex Hales, Ali Naseer, Azam Khan, Bas de Leede, Luke Wood, Michael Jones, Mohammad Amir, Nathan Sowter, Sherfane Rutherford, Tanish Suri and Wanindu Hasaranga.

Dubai Capitals

New signees: Adam Rossington, Brandon McMullen, Garuka Sanketh, Gulbadin Naib, Jeffrey Vandersay, Joe Burns, Joe Weatherley, Najibullah Zadran, Obed McCoy, Scott Kuggeleijn, Sharafuddin Ashraf and Shai Hope.

Retentions: Dasun Shanaka, David Warner, Dushmantha Chameera, Haider Ali, Raja Akif, Rovman Powell, Sam Billings, Sikandar Raza, Zahir Khan, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Oliver Stone.

Gulf Giants

New signees: Adam Lyth, Dominic Drakes, Daniel Worrall, Ibrahim Zadran, Mark Adair, Tom Curran, Tymal Mills and Wahidullah Zadran.

Retentions: Aayan Afzal Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Chris Jordan, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gerhard Erasmus, Jamie Overton, James Vince, Jamie Smith, Jordan Cox, Mohammad Zuhaib Zubair, Rehan Ahmed, and Shimron Hetmyer.

MI Emirates

New signees: Romario Shepherd, Tom Banton, Fareed Ahmad, Thomas Jack Draca, Ben Charlesworth.

Retentions: Akeal Hosein, Andre Fletcher, Daniel Mousley, Dwayne Bravo, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Jordan Thompson, Kieron Pollard, Kusal Perera, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Muhammad Waseem, Nicholas Pooran, Nosthush Kenjige, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth and Waqar Salamkheil.

Sharjah Warriorz

New signees: Adam Milne, Adil Rashid (played for Warriorz in Season 2 as a Wildcard pick), Ashton Agar, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Daniel Sams, Gus Atkinson, Harmeet Singh, Jason Roy, Karim Janat, Keemo Paul, Matthew Wade, Virandeep Singh and Tim Seifert.

Retentions: Dilshan Madushanka, Johnson Charles, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Kusal Mendis, Luke Wells, Peter Hatzoglou and Tom Kohler-Cadmore.