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UAE T20 League Dubai Capitals Squad: Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka among players roped in by franchise

As for the squad, the Dubai Capitals have managed to rope in Powell, who also plays for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL.

Rovman Powell and Dasun Shanaka

West Indies batter Rovman Powell and Sri Lanka all-rounder Dasun Shanaka were among the players roped in by the GMR group-owned Dubai Capitals for the inaugural edition of UAE International League T20.

Apart from Powell and Shanaka, West Indies all-rounder Fabian Allen, Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza and Sri Lanka duo - pacer Dushmantha Chameera and batter Bhanuka Rajapakha were also signed by the Dubai Capitals side.

Hazrathullah Zazai, Niroshan Dickwella, Daniel Lawrence, George Munsey, Fred Klaassen, Isuru Udana and Blessing Muzarabani are the other players that were roped in by the franchise, who confirmed the domestic (UAE) players will be drafted in later.

GMR group, who also own Indian Premier League side Delhi Capitals, had earlier this year announced their entry into the UAE International League T20 with the acquisition of Team Dubai, which is now launched as Dubai Capitals.

As for the squad, the Dubai Capitals have managed to rope in Powell, who also plays for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL. Some of the other international stars also come into the league with Indian Premier League experience.

Dushmanta Chameera

Chameera represented Lucknow Super Giants, Allen was part of the Mumbai Indians squad and Rajapaksa played for Punjab Kings in the 2022 edition of IPL. Mujeeb and Udana also possess IPL experience, but were unsold during the IPL 2022 auction.

As for the local UAE players, the Capitals have drafted in Hazrat Luqman, Chirag Suri, Jash Giyanani and Raja Akif Ullah Khan.

Here is a look at the Dubai Capitals squad:

Player Specialization Country
Rovman Powell Batter West Indies
Hazratullah Zazai Batter Afghanistan
Daniel Lawrence Batter England
George Munsey Batter Scotland
Chirag Suri Batter UAE
Bhanuka Rajapaksa Wicketkeeper/Batter Sri Lanka
Niroshan Dickwella Wicketkeeper Sri Lanka
Luqman Hazrat All-rounder UAE
Sikandar Raza All-rounder Zimbabwe
Dasun Shanaka All-rounder Sri Lanka
Jash Giyanani All-rounder UAE
Fabian Allen All-rounder West Indies
Isuru Udana All-rounder Sri Lanka
Mujeeb Ur Rahman Spinner Afghanistan
Raja Akif Ullah Khan Pacer UAE
Dushmantha Chameera Pacer Sri Lanka
Fred Klaassen Pacer Netherlands
Blessing Muzarabani Pacer Zimbabwe

Making its debut in January 2023, the inaugural ILT20, which has received multi-year ICC approval, will be played in a 34-match format across the UAE's exemplary, world-class Cricket facilities in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

Apart from GMR group, the franchise owners include Reliance Industries, Kolkata Knight Riders, Capri Global, Lancer Capital and Adani Sportsline.

The Reliance Industries-owned MI Emirates, Knight Riders group-owned Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and the Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants have also announced their squads.

Emirates Cricket Board in June confirmed that the inaugural ILT20 will be played between the window of January 6 to February 12, 2023. The tournament is set to provide a valuable platform for Emirates Cricket in developing their local talent.

Story first published: Friday, December 9, 2022, 17:39 [IST]
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