The International League T20 (ILT20) will conduct a Player Auction for the first time in its history during the upcoming fourth season, scheduled to begin on September 30 in Dubai. This marks a major shift for the tournament, replacing the previous draft-based system.
Each of the six participating teams will be allowed to build a 13-player squad within a salary cap of USD 4.8 million. Interested players must register individually for the auction before the September 10 deadline.
ILT20 CEO David White called the auction a major milestone for the league, offering franchises the opportunity to recruit both international and local talent.
“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,” he said.
White also highlighted the importance of the Asia Cup 2025, which is scheduled to take place from September 9 to 28 in the UAE. He believes it will be a great platform for UAE players to catch the attention of scouts and teams ahead of the auction.
“For the UAE players, the ACC Asia Cup 2025 – September 9-28 in the UAE – is a massive opportunity for making a global impression ahead of the Player Auction. The players will have incredible exposure in the continental championship where they will be pitted against some of the top-ranked T20 teams,” he added.
Current squads so far of the six teams for ILT20 Season 4
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.
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