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[Saba Sports News] Several cricket stars, including Rashid Khan, Jos Buttler, and Dinesh Karthik, have signed on for the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 League.
The Bangla Tigers secured Khan and Karthik, while the Deccan Gladiators added Buttler and Marcus Stoinis to their roster.
Following his retirement from international cricket, Karthik is set to make an impact in this tournament, adding to his recent commitments with the Legends League 2024 and SA20 2025.
He’s also joining Royal Challengers Bangalore as a batting coach and mentor for IPL 2025. Alongside Karthik, Shakib Al Hasan will join the Tigers, with Josh Little also signed.
Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub CEO Matt Boucher shared his excitement, stating, “We’re thrilled to bring another world-class lineup to the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10, a tournament that has put Abu Dhabi on the global sports map.”
Here’s a quick look at the team rosters:
New York Strikers: Signed Matheesha Pathirana and Donovan Ferreira, retaining Kieron Pollard, Mohammad Amir, Sunil Narine, and others.
Deccan Gladiators: Added Jos Buttler, Anrich Nortje, and Marcus Stoinis, retaining Maheesh Theekshana, Nicholas Pooran, and Andre Russell.
Delhi Bulls: New additions include Wanindu Hasaranga, Tim David, and Matthew Wade, with retentions like Rovman Powell and Naveen-ul-Haq.
Team Abu Dhabi: Signed Jonny Bairstow, Lockie Ferguson, and Shimron Hetmyer, retaining Phil Salt, Noor Ahmad, and Kyle Mayers.
Northern Warriors: Added Trent Boult, Finn Allen, and Sherfane Rutherford, retaining Colin Munro and Azmatullah Omarzai.
Morrisville Samp Army: New signings David Willey and Imad Wasim, with Faf du Plessis and Qais Ahmad retained.
Bangla Tigers: Signed Shakib Al Hasan, Rashid Khan, and Dinesh Karthik, retaining Hazratullah Zazai and Dasun Shanaka.
Chennai Brave Jaguars: Added Chris Lynn, Nuwan Thushara, and others, retaining Aayan Khan and George Munsey.
UP Nawabs: New signings include Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dawid Malan, and Tymal Mills.
Bolts Ajman: Signed James Neesham, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Lungi Ngidi.
The 2024 season promises an exciting lineup as the league gears up to showcase top-class cricket talent in Abu Dhabi.