A total of 117 cricketers are participating for six teams in the inaugural season of International League T20 being played in the UAE. An opulent T20 league, it is currently on its third day.
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ILT20 2023: Abu Dhabi Knight Riders playing their second match
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders are playing their second match after the defeat in the first match of the tournament. Unlike Friday, the Knight Riders are batting first in the afternoon contest at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. The only change they made for this match is the inclusion of fast bowler Matiullah Khan in place of all-rounder Fahad Nawaz.
Gulf Giants have taken the field under the captaincy of England batsman James Vince
Playing their first match, Gulf Giants have taken the field under the captaincy of England batsman James Vince. Apart from the captain, other international cricketers from Gulf include Ollie Pope, Shimron Hetmyer, Liam Dawson, David Wiese, Rehan Ahmed, Chris Jordan, and Richard Gleeson.
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Indian players in ILT20 2023
As far as Indian cricketers are concerned, only former batsmen Robin Uthappa and Yusuf Pathan are participating in ILT20 2023. Both are part of Dubai Capitals, they were also part of their starting playing XI in the first match against Abu Dhabi.
Due to less number of Indian players
Uthappa and Pathan last played international cricket in 2015 and 2012, after playing 59 and 79 white-ball matches respectively for India. Due to India’s strict restrictions on not allowing its own players to play in T20 leagues outside its control, Indian players participate less.
