Dubai,
The DP World International League Season 3 Player Selection Process for UAE players was conducted in Dubai.
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have selected Shahid Iqbal Bhutta and Ibrar Ahmed. Shahid Iqbal Bhutta and Ibrar Ahmed had also impressed at the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament 2024, Bhutta represented the ILT20 Pearls taking as many as six wickets in seven innings while, Ibrar Ahmed finished with six scalps in just four outings for Dubai Capitals Development.
Khuzaima Bin Tanveer who was a part of Desert Vipers Development, will move up to the Vipers squad along with Parashar. The Dubai Capitals have chosen Farhan Khan and Zeeshan Naseer banking on their potent showing with the ball in the Development Tournament with 8 and 10 wickets respectively. Meanwhile the Season 1 champions Gulf Giants have added Muhammad Saghir Khan after his strong performance for the Gulf Giants Development and Muhammad Uzair Khan, the leading wicket taker with 16 wickets for the ILT20 Pearls at the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament 2024, to their squad.
Defending champions MI Emirates have reselected seasoned UAE pacer Zahoor Khan, following his stint with the ILT20 Pearls in the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament 2024 that saw him pick up five wickets in just as many matches, with Lakra being their other pick. Former UAE captain Rohan Mustafa will represent the Warriorz with fellow southpaw Ethan D Souza. Rohan Mustafa will look to carry his strong form for the ILT20 Pearls in the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament 2024 that earned him 149 runs in seven innings.
Left-handed batter D Souza will represent the Sharjah Warriorz while Parashar and Lakra will be part of the Desert Vipers and MI Emirates squads respectively.
With the UAE Player Selection Process wrapped up, the six squads for DP World ILT20 Season 3 are now set. Teams will have the opportunity to name replacements if players withdraw prior to or during the season.
Players chosen through the UAE Player Selection Process:
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Shahid Iqbal Bhutta, Ibrar Ahmed
Desert Vipers: Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Dhruv Parashar
Dubai Capitals: Farhan Khan, Zeeshan Naseer
Gulf Giants: Muhammad Saghir Khan, Muhammad Uzair Khan
MI Emirates: Zahoor Khan, Aryan Lakra
Sharjah Warriorz: Rohan Mustafa, Ethan D’Souza
