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Sri Lankan star Dasun Shanaka to lead Dubai Capitals in Season 4 of ILT20

Dubai, November 26, 2025: Defending champions Dubai Capitals have appointed Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka as captain for Season 4 of the International League T20, with the franchise backing his international leadership credentials.

Dasun Shanaka

A prolific T20 all-rounder and former Sri Lankan captain, Shanaka has scored 1,659 runs and taken 41 wickets across 117 T20 matches. He was part of the Capitals’ core group that clinched the Season 3 title, and now steps into the captaincy role as the defending champions look to retain their crown in the 2025–26 campaign.

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Fresh voices join a power-packed commentary team for DP World ILT20 Season 4

  • Shoaib Malik, Mohammad Kaif and Andy Flower join the commentary team as marquee additions for the upcoming season
  • The DP World International League T20 Season 4 will begin on Tuesday, 2 December – UAE National Day (Eid-Al-Etihad) with a blockbuster opening, the six-team, 34-match tournament will conclude with the final on Sunday, 4 January 2026 
Andy Flower head coach of Gulf Giants with the winning DP Wold ILT20 trophy during the final match of the DP World International League T20 between the Desert Vipers and the Gulf Giants held at the Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on the 12th February, 2023.

Photo by Anshuman Akash/CREIMAS

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Dubai, 26 November 2025: As the DP World International League T20 enters its fourth season, the competition is all set to deliver another exhilarating chapter of the region’s premier T20 league. In the lead-up, the league and broadcast partners ZEE Network have announced a standout commentary panel, poised to elevate the viewer experience.

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Chawla shines as Ajman Titans defeat Vista Riders by 34 runs

_~Chawla’s 3/11 helped the Titans defend 105/7 ~

Abu Dhabi, November 25 2025: Riding on Piyush Chawla’s three-wicket haul, the Ajman Titans seized second place on the points table from the Vista Riders with a 34-run victory at the ongoing 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium.

Sherfane Rutherford of Aspin Stallions during the match 19 of the Abu Dhabi T10 between the Deccan Gladiators and Aspin Stallions held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on the 25th November, 2025.

Photo by Faheem Hussain/ CREIMAS

After the Titans had put on105/7, Chawla’s figures of 3/11 dismantled the Riders’ batting lineup, restricting them to the season’s lowest total of 71/7.

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Wasim Akram credits team combination and consistent length as keys to Titans’ victory in ADT10

30-year-old left-arm pacer claimed 2/7 as Ajman Titans defeated Royal Champs by seven wickets in Abu Dhabi on Sunday ~

Wasim Akram of Ajman Titans celebrates the wicket of Aaron Jones of Royal Champs during the Match 15 of the Abu Dhabi T10 between the Ajman Titans and Royal Champs held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on the 23rd November, 2025.

Photo by Faheem Hussain/ CREIMAS

Abu Dhabi, November 25, 2025: Ajman Titans left-arm pacer Wasim Akram delivered a match-winning performance against Royal Champs on Sunday, claiming impressive figures of 2/7 in his two overs to help secure a seven-wicket victory for his side at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.

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2025 Abu Dhabi T10 Showcases Official Trophy Across Iconic Abu Dhabi Landmarks

Abu Dhabi, 25 November 2025: The 2025 Abu Dhabi T10, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has unveiled a striking new visual showcase featuring the tournament’s official trophy, captured with international players across eight of the emirate’s most iconic destinations.

The images highlight the connection between world-class cricket and the rich cultural, architectural, and lifestyle landscapes that define Destination Abu Dhabi, offering global audiences a fresh perspective on the capital as the tournament continues to attract attention in its ninth edition.

The trophy journey included Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace and its beach, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed Cricket Stadium, Wahat Al Karama, Al Maqtaa Bridge and Castle, and Emirates Palace Marina – each reflecting a distinctive aspect of Abu Dhabi’s heritage, identity, and modern appeal.

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