"VAN" (Sports Desk - 22.08.2025) :: The six franchises have finalised their squads for the third edition of the DP World International League T20 Development Tournament via the Player Selection Draft, conducted
on 18 August at the Dubai International Stadium. Each team comprises 15 players from the UAE, with the squads featuring some of the country’s most exciting talent, including several who have already appeared in the DP World ILT20.
The tournament will serve as a platform for UAE’s upcoming cricketers to showcase their talent ahead of the DP World ILT20 2025 Player Auction, scheduled a few days after the Asia
Cup 2025.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Development have included Ibrar Ahmad, who picked up four wickets in seven appearances for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the most recent edition of the DP
World ILT20. He is joined by Aditya Shetty, who played for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in Season 2 of the DP World ILT20, and Shahid Iqbal Bhutta, who made three outings for the Knight Riders in Season 3 as well.
Desert Vipers Development will feature Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, who impressed in Season 3 of the DP World ILT20 with seven wickets in as many matches, including a match-winning spell
of 4 for 22 against Sharjah Warriorz. He is joined by Ali Naseer, who has represented the Vipers in all three DP World ILT20 seasons, and Tanish Suri, who turned out for the Vipers for the second year running in tournament’s Season 3.
Dubai Capitals Development boast the inclusion of Farhan Khan, who stood out in the DP World ILT20 Season 3 by defending 11 runs against MI Emirates’ Kieron Pollard in the season
opener before going on to play seven matches. He is joined by Zeeshan Naseer, who was also part of the Capitals’ senior squad last season.
Gulf Giants Development will count on Aayan Khan, who has been part of the senior Giants squad since the inaugural season of the DP World ILT20 and shone last year with 10 wickets
in 10 games at an economy of 6.17, along with Muhammad Uzair Khan, who featured twice for the team in DP World ILT20 Season 3.
MI Emirates Development have picked Aryan Lakra, who first appeared in the DP World ILT20 Season 2 before rejoining the senior side in Season 3, and Zahoor Khan, who has been part
of the franchise for three years and added five wickets in seven matches last season.
Sharjah Warriorz Development include the experienced Rohan Mustafa, who played 12 matches for the Warriorz in the DP World ILT20 Season 3, helping them to their first playoff run.
His campaign was highlighted by a match-winning 45 against Gulf Giants in their opening fixture.
The DP World ILT20 Tournament will be conducted in a single-league, round-robin format between 24 August and 3 September while the DP World ILT20 Season 4 will begin on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, and will conclude with the Final on Sunday, 4 January 2026.
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