New Delhi, August 16: The Knight Riders on Tuesday announced the first 14 players of their Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) squad for the UAE International T20 League (ILT20). According to information received here, making the announcement, Venky Mysore, CEO said, “Firstly it is great to see our global footprint continue to grow in line with our vision and strategy. KKR in IPL, TKR in CPL and now ADKR in ILT20 .” Kevin O’Brien retires: Ireland all-rounder announces retirement from international cricket.
“It is also fantastic that we have our mainstays – Sunil Narine and Andre Russell as part of ADKR. We are really pleased that Jonny Bairstow is joining the Knight Riders family and will no doubt play a big role in ADKR’s journey to the ILT20. We are also delighted that Akeal Hosein, Ravi Rampaul, Ali Khan, Colin Ingram and Seekuge Prasanna, who were part of Trinbago Knight Riders earlier, are also part of ADKR.” India vs Zimbabwe ODI Series 2022: Shahbaz Ahmed replaces injured Washington Sundar.
“A big welcome to Paul Stirling, Charith Asalanka, Kennar Lewis, Lahiru Kumara, Raymon Reifer and Brandon Glover to the Knight Riders family. The ILT20 promises to be an exciting tournament and we are looking forward to some very competitive games and lots of fun.”.
ADKR squad for 2023 ILT20:
Sunil Narine (Trinidad & Tobago/West Indies), Andre Russell (Jamaica/West Indies), Jonny Bairstow (England), Paul Stirling (Ireland), Lahiru Kumara (Sri Lanka), Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka), Colin Ingram (South Africa), Akeal Hosein (Trinidad & Tobago/West Indies), Seekkuge Prasanna (Sri Lanka), Ravi Rampaul (Trinidad & Tobago/West Indies), Raymon Reifer (Barbados/West Indies), Kennar Lewis (Jamaica/West Indies), Ali Khan (United States of America), Brandon Glover (Netherlands).
(Local UAE players will be added to the draft)
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