ILT20: Sam Curan, Alexander Raza and …? Learn the star artists returning for season 4. Cricket news
As the ILT20 gear for its fourth season starting on 2 December, many marquee players have been maintained by their franchises after having a major impact in previous versions, especially in season 3.Among the biggest names, Sam Curan stood out as the red belt winner (most valuable player) of season 3. The England all -rounder scored 387 runs, including several clutch performances for Desert Wiper. He was supported by Vanindu Hasranga, who underlined his value as a premiere T20 all-rounder, distributed continuously with both the bat and the ball.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Shai Hope, maintained by Dubai Capital, was the standout batsman of season 3, who earned a green belt after scoring 527 runs. His team partner Rowman Powell played 63 to win a match in the final, while Sikander Raza, 2023 MVP (season 2 Red Belt winner), sealed the title with an explosive 34 out of 12 balls in the final, strengthened his position as one of the most reliable finishers in the league.
ILT20 season 4 – Players are re -connecting their season 3 teams:
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Charith Asanka, Phil Salat and Sunil Narin.
- Desert Wipers: Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Khuzaima bin Tanveer, Lockey Ferguson, Max Holden, Sam Curan and Vanindu Hasranga.
- Dubai Capital: Dasun Shanaka, Dushmanatha Chamera, Gulbadin Naib, Rowman Powell and Shai Hope.
- Gulf Giants: Ayyaan Afzal Khan, Ashirwad Mujarabani, Gerhard Erasmus, James Wins and Mark Adar.
- Mi Emirates: M Ghazanfar,
Fazalhak Farooqui Kusal Perera, Romario Shepherd, Tom Banton and Muhammad Wasim. - Sharjah Warriez: Johnson Charles, Kusal Mendis, Tim Southee and Tom Kohaler-Cadmore.
ILT20 season 4 – New signature:
- Abu Dhabi Knight Riders:
Alex Hales Liam Livingstone and Sherfen Rutherford. - Desert Wiper: Andries Gaus.
- Dubai Capital: Luke Wood, Waqar Salamkhil and Muhammad Javadullah.
- Gulf Giants: Azmatullah Omrajai, Moin Ali, Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
- MI Emirates: Chris Woakes and Kamindu Mendis.
- Sharjah warrior: Mahesh Thekshana, Sikander Raza, Saurabh Netravalakkar and
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MI Emirates’ Paes Ace Fazalhak Farooqui claimed the white belt as the best bowler in season 3, taking a tournament-high 21 wickets and to make his overall number touch 50. With the new ball, he made him indispensable on his accuracy and death.Veteran opener Alex Hales, now with Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, continued his vigor in the league. With 1,156 career ILT20 runs, the 405, including the previous season, remains the leading run-scorer of the Hales League. Fellow, who returned to ADKR, contributed a brisk top-order run with a strike rate of more than 150.
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Australia’s Tim David, now signed by Sharjah Warriers, brings the experience and strength-heat depth. Although his number of season 3 was modest, he remains a proven T20 finisher globally.New Zealand Speedster Lockie Ferguson took 20 wickets in 10 matches last season, joining the wipers after playing an important role in the 2025 campaign, giving initial success and aggression of speed.These lead actors not only performed world -class talent in the previous season, but also played an important role in moments of high pressure. The upcoming auction has so far added strong retention strategies and new signals, taking shape yet as the most competitive version of the ILT20 season 4 tournament.
