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[Saba Sports News] National, December 12, 2023: Dubai Capitals, a leading team in the International League T20 (ILT20), has unveiled its highly skilled squad for the upcoming second season of the globally recognized cricket event.
The team features a blend of T20 experts like David Warner (Australia), Rovman Powell (West Indies), Dasun Shanaka (Sri Lanka), and Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe). These new signings demonstrate Dubai Capitals’ determination to secure the Season 2 Champions’ title, owned by GMR.
David Warner, joining Dubai Capitals, expressed excitement about his debut in this global league, anticipating challenging and skill-testing matches. GMR Sports CEO, P K S V Sagar, shared his enthusiasm for the squad, which includes notable players like Warner, Powell, and Shanaka. He highlighted the league’s growing accessibility through ZEE Entertainment, enhancing its global appeal.
Sikandar Raza, Zimbabwe’s T20 International team captain and Dubai Capitals’ player, emphasized ILT20’s role in promoting talent from associate cricket nations and its impact on international cricket’s competitiveness and inclusiveness.
The Dubai Capitals’ ILT20 2024 squad includes retained players like Joe Root and new signings such as Andrew Tye and Mark Wood. The 34-match tournament will be held across three UAE venues from January 19 to February 17, 2024, featuring six franchise teams.
Cricket enthusiasts can watch the matches on Zee’s ten linear TV channels and the ZEE5 platform, with live broadcasts scheduled for prime time in India. The season starts with Gulf Giants versus Sharjah Warriors, followed by Dubai Capitals’ first match against MI Emirates on January 20, 2024.