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Arab News
17-07-2025
- Business
- Arab News
DP World ILT20 gives season 3 merchandise a new home via Gulf for Good Partnership in Madagascar
DUBAI: The DP World International League T20 has teamed up with UAE-based, non-profit organization Gulf for Good to support charity projects for children globally, and give the tournament's season three merchandise a new lease on life. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Through the Gulf for Good's Outreach Program, the DP World ILT20 has donated more than 500 items for children in Madagascar as part of a wider mission to support education and community development. The program will continue for the remainder of the year and is expected to benefit more than 2,000 children. DP World ILT20 CEO David White said recently: 'This collaboration with Gulf for Good reflects our belief in the power of play. 'This initiative is all about making a small contribution to a much bigger cause. At the DP World ILT20 we are committed to making an impact and improving lives wherever possible. 'We are proud to have the UAE as our home; the UAE is globally recognized as one of the most generous and hospitable nations in the world. 'As the biggest cricket league of the region we remain committed to making an impact beyond the field of play.' The DP World International League T20 season four will begin on Tuesday, Dec. 2, which is also UAE National Day. The six-team, 34-match tournament concludes with the final on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026.
Mid East Info
16-07-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
DP World ILT20 Season 3 merchandise finds new purpose in Madagascar through Gulf for Good partnership - Middle East Business News and Information
The DP World International League T20 has teamed up with UAE based, non-profit organisation Gulf for Good, to support sustainable charity projects for children around the world. – and give the tournament's Season 3 merchandise a new lease of life. Through the CSR partnership (Gulf for Good's Outreach Programme), the DP World ILT20 has handed over more than 500 items for children in Madagascar as part of a wider mission aimed at supporting education and community development. The programme will continue for the remainder of the year and in the longer run, more than 2000 children are expected to benefit from the DP World ILT20-Gulf for Good collaboration. DP World ILT20 CEO David White: 'This collaboration with Gulf for Good reflects our belief in the power of play. This initiative is all about making a small contribution to a much bigger cause. At the DP World ILT20 we are committed to making an impact and improving lives wherever possible. 'We are proud to have the UAE as our home; the UAE is globally recognised as one of the most generous and hospitable nations in the world. As the biggest cricket league of the region we remain committed to making an impact beyond the field of play.' The DP World International League T20 Season 4 will begin on Tuesday, 2 December – UAE National Day (Eid-Al-Etihad) with a blockbuster opening, the six-team, 34-match tournament will conclude with the final on Sunday, 4 January 2026
Al Etihad
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
T20 superstars return to DP World International League T20
8 July 2025 12:22 DUBAI (WAM)Some of the biggest T20 superstars from around the world will feature in the DP World International League T20. The DP World International League T20 Season 4 will begin on December 2 with a blockbuster World International League T20 Season 4 will feature six teams across a 34-match tournament, with the final on January 4, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 winners Alex Hales, Chris Woakes, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Phil Salt and Sam Curran are among the returning the star-studded England line-up of players at the DP World ILT20 Season 4, West Indies mega stars Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Sherfane Rutherford and Shai Hope will be giving it their all for their respective Indies stars Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Sherfane Rutherford and Shai Hope will also feature, alongside Zimbabwe's Sikandar Raza and Afghanistan's Fazalhaq Farooqi. Australia's Tim David and New Zealand's Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee have confirmed teams have completed the first phase of squad selection (eight players each). The first phase for Season 4 squad selection included the retention window for players from Season 3 and the new signings window which finished on 16th and 30th June, the second phase of the Season 4 squad selection process, the teams will complete their respective squads at the DP World ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction – date and details to be announced in the next few Capitals added Afghanistan's Waqar Salamkheil, Luke Wood and Muhammad Jawadullah to strengthen their bowling. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders signed Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone and Sherfane Desert Vipers have included former ADKR opener Andries Gous as their new signing; the Season 1 and Season 3 finalists have retained the core of their Season 3 squad. Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, Sam Curran and Wanindu Hasaranga will be rejoining the Vipers for Season 1 winners Gulf Giants have signed Afghanistan's globally recognised all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai, who will be making his DP World ILT20 debut this season while donning the Giants kit as one of their new Moeen Ali returns to the DP World ILT20, the T20 great will be playing for the Giants as a new signing. Dashing Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the other new Giants' Season 4 signing. Gurbaz's earlier DP World ILT20 stints were with Sharjah Warriorz (Season 1), Dubai Capitals (Season 2) and Desert Vipers (Season 3).Season 2 winners MI Emirates have added all-round strength to their squad by including the all-format all-rounder – Chris Woakes as a new signing. Sri Lanka's upcoming all-rounder Kamindu Mendis is the other MI Emirates new signing for Season 4 – Mendis will be making his DP World ILT20 Warriorz have added Sikandar Raza (previous team Dubai Capitals) – the globetrotting Zimbabwean all-rounder was the Season 2 Red Belt Winner – Most Valuable Player. Sri Lanka's star white-ball spinner Maheesh Theekshana returns to the side as a new signing, he had appeared in eight games for the Warriorz in Season 2 of the DP World ILT2o. Warriorz have included Australia's big-hitting batter Tim David as a new signing. David played for MI Emirates in Season 1 and the Gulf Giants in Season 2. USA left-arm fast bowler Saurabh Netravalkar has also joined the Warriorz.
Gulf Today
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Vipers retain Curran, Hasaranga for 4th edition of ILT20
The Desert Vipers are pleased to announce a list of seven retained players and one direct signing for the fourth edition of the UAE's DP World ILT20 tournament. Captain Lockie Ferguson leads the roster of returning players, which also includes all-rounder Sam Curran and Sri Lanka's spin maestro Wanindu Hasaranga, an ever-present for the Vipers across the history of the tournament. Director of Cricket Tom Moody welcomed the retained players on behalf of the Desert Vipers but also made it clear that although no Pakistani players featured in that retained list, they were certainly a part of the team's wider strategy. 'Yes absolutely (we can expect Pakistani players to feature for the Vipers in season four),' he said. 'I am sure now with an auction process that is happening in September, that we will see a few Pakistan players nominate for that auction. 'And we would be very keen to have a look at what talent is applying for that auction. We have got a good relationship with Pakistan and Pakistan cricketers and there is no mistaking their talent. 'If we can build our squad with two or three Pakistan players, we certainly will do, because they bring so much both on and off the field.' Speaking about how the retained players were selected, the Director of Cricket said it was not easy to pick and choose: 'We have built a long association with a core group in the first three years of the ILT20 and, we pride ourselves on trying to have that continuity and consistency with our playing group, but to be restricted to eight players was a challenge.' Moody did confirm that Lockie Ferguson was being retained as captain of the team, as the management felt he was a huge success in season three and had impressed with his game awareness and player-management both on and off the field. 'We knew going into season three and even going into season four, that with Lockie, there was a strong chance he was not going to be able to play every game (because of injuries or the need to rest),' he said. 'We pride ourselves on having a squad that can accommodate the rotation of our fast bowlers, particularly ones that have got a history of picking up a niggle here or there. But Lockie's leadership last season was brilliant. 'His connection with the players was second to none, as was his understanding of the game – after all, he has been around a long time. 'The players certainly embraced Lockie's leadership style. And he did not let us down one little bit, both on and off the field.' Also retained is all-rounder Sam Curran, who was chosen as player of the tournament in season three of the DP World ILT20 for his consistent performances with the bat and ball. Curran was an easy pick, said Moody, with the duo having a long and successful working relationship across continents and leagues. 'Sam is a complete player and we are delighted to have him back with the franchise because he brings so many good qualities, whether it be leadership, his all-round talent on the field or his real competitive spirit out in the middle.
Arab News
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab News
Cricket stars confirm return to DP World ILT20 for season 4
DUBAI: For the fourth consecutive season, some of the biggest T20 superstars from around the world will feature in the DP World International League T20. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport England's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 winners Alex Hales, Chris Woakes, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Phil Salt and Sam Curran (Season 3 Red Belt Winner — Most Valuable Player) will again display their talent in the Gulf region's biggest T20 tournament. Besides the star-studded England lineup, West Indies mega stars Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Sherfane Rutherford and Shai Hope (season three Green Belt Winner — Best Batter of the Tournament) will also return to their respective franchises. Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza and Afghanistan's premier new-ball bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi (Season 3 White Belt Winner — Best Bowler of the Tournament) will ake part in the month-long competition. Australia's big-hitting batter Tim David and New Zealand's fast bowling duo Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee have also declared their availability for Season 4. The teams have now completed the halfway stage in the squads' selection process for Season 4 (eight players each). The first phase for the squad selection included the retention window for players from Season 3 and the new signings window which finished on June 16 and 30, respectively. In the second phase of the Season 4 squad selection process, the teams will complete their respective squads at the DP World ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction, with date and details to be announced in the next few days. Defending champions Dubai Capitals have added more depth to their bowling stocks by including Season 2 White Belt Winner — Afghanistan left-arm-wrist spinner Waqar Salamkheil as a new signing (previous team MI Emirates) alongside left-arm pacers Luke Wood (previous team Desert Vipers) and Muhammad Jawadullah (previous team Sharjah Warriorz). Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have added firepower to their batting with three explosive T20 batters Alex Hales (previous team Desert Vipers), Liam Livingstone (previous team Sharjah Warriorz) and Sherfane Rutherford (previous team Desert Vipers). The Desert Vipers have included former ADKR opener Andries Gous as their new signing; the Season 1 and Season 3 finalists have retained the core of their Season 3 squad. Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, Sam Curran and Wanindu Hasaranga will be rejoining the Vipers for Season 4. Season 1 winners Gulf Giants have signed Afghanistan's globally recognized all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai, who will be making his DP World ILT20 debut this season while donning the Giants kit as one of their new signings. England's Moeen Ali (previous team Sharjah Warriorz) returns to the DP World ILT20, the T20 great will be playing for the Giants as a new signing. Dashing Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz is the other new Giants' Season 4 signing. Gurbaz's earlier DP World ILT20 stints were with Sharjah Warriorz (Season 1), Dubai Capitals (Season 2) and Desert Vipers (Season 3). Season 2 winners MI Emirates have added all-round strength to their squad by including the all-format all-rounder — Chris Woakes (previous team Sharjah Warriorz) as a new signing. Sri Lanka's upcoming all-rounder Kamindu Mendis is the other MI Emirates new signing for Season 4. Mendis will be making his DP World ILT20 debut. Sharjah Warriorz have added Sikandar Raza (previous team Dubai Capitals). The globetrotting Zimbabwean all-rounder was the Season 2 Red Belt Winner — Most Valuable Player. Sri Lanka's star white-ball spinner Maheesh Theekshana returns to the side as a new signing. He had appeared in eight games for the Warriorz in Season 2 of the DP World ILT20. Warriorz have also bolstered their batting prowess for Season 4 with the inclusion of Australia's big-hitting batter Tim David as a new signing. David played for MI Emirates in Season 1 and the Gulf Giants in Season 2. USA left-arm fast bowler Saurabh Netravalkar has also joined the Warriorz. The DP World International League T20 Season 4 will begin on Tuesday, Dec. 2 — UAE National Day (Eid-Al-Etihad) with a blockbuster opening, the six-team, 34-match tournament will conclude with the final on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. DP World ILT20 Season 4 — players rejoining their Season 3 teams: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Charith Asalanka, Phil Salt and Sunil Narine. Desert Vipers: Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, Sam Curran and Wanindu Hasaranga. Dubai Capitals: Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Gulbadin Naib, Rovmann Powell and Shai Hope. Gulf Giants: Aayan Afzal Khan, Blessing Muzarabani, Gerhard Erasmus, James Vince and Mark Adair. MI Emirates: AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kusal Perera, Romario Shepherd, Tom Banton and Muhammad Waseem. Sharjah Warriorz: Johnson Charles, Kusal Mendis, Tim Southee and Tom Kohler-Cadmore. DP World ILT20 Season 4 — new signings: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Alex Hales, Liam Livingstone and Sherfane Rutherford. Desert Vipers: Andries Gous. Dubai Capitals: Luke Wood, Waqar Salamkheil and Muhammad Jawadullah. Gulf Giants: Azmatullah Omarzai, Moeen Ali, Rahmanullah Gurbaz. MI Emirates: Chris Woakes and Kamindu Mendis. Sharjah Warriorz: Maheesh Theekshana, Sikandar Raza, Saurabh Netravalkar and Tim David.
