Aayal QureshiAbu Dhabi, UAE – With the latest edition of Abu Dhabi T10 set to begin on November 21, 2024, representatives from all ten participating teams gathered at Zayed Cricket Stadium on Wednesday to address the media in the pre-tournament press conference. They discussed plans for the season and explained how the addition of two teams will elevate the competition and add more excitement to the tournament, making this the biggest season in history with ten teams.
Mohammad Nabi, skipper of the newly-formed Ajman Bolts, expressed his enthusiasm, “It feels great to be a part of the league which is a champion in introducing and popularizing the T10 cricket across the globe. Though it’s our debut season, we are pretty confident and are training well to make the season memorable for the team.”
UP Nawabs’ skipper Rahmanullah Gurbaz echoed similar sentiments, stating, “The team is in good shape. It’s the team’s first season and we are thrilled to make it an exciting and successful journey. The Nawabs are here to stay.”
The season 7 champions, New York Strikers, will begin their title defense on November 22 against Morrisville Samp Army. Vice-captain Mohammad Amir said, “We had a pretty successful campaign last year and will attempt to replicate it this season as well and win our second consecutive title.”
Rohan Mustafa, skipper of Samp Army, shared his vision for the season, aiming to lead the team to the championship title while ensuring the players enjoy the process.
Team Abu Dhabi, set to clash with Ajman Bolts in the opening match, is determined to win their debut title this year. New captain Phil Salt emphasized the team’s preparation and commitment, aiming to lift the trophy on December 2.
Two-time champions, Deccan Gladiators and Northern Warriors, are eager to create history by lifting a third title. Gladiators’ star David Wiese stated, “We wish to become the squad with the greatest number of titles by winning the trophy this year.” Similarly, Northern Warriors’ opening batter Colin Munro expressed their goal to add a third trophy to their cabinet.
Bangla Tigers, Chennai Braves, and Delhi Bulls are also aiming to lift their debut cup under new leadership. Shakib Al Hasan of Bangla Tigers, Thisara Perera of Chennai Braves, and James Vince of Delhi Bulls shared their excitement and determination to succeed this season.
The eighth season of Abu Dhabi T10 will commence on November 21 with the debut match between Team Abu Dhabi and Ajman Bolts. The tournament, played in a round-robin format, will conclude with the final on December 2.
The Abu Dhabi T10 will be broadcasted in multiple languages across various countries, including India, Nepal, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, the UK, Ireland, the US, Canada, and the Caribbean. In the MENA region, Cricbuzz 1 & 2 and Abu Dhabi Sports will be the primary broadcasting channels.
