Shakib to lead Bangla Tigers in Abu Dhabi T10

Abu Dhabi T10 is all set to return with the eighth edition, to take forward the revolution in short-form cricket on November 21.

Names of captains and head coaches of the ten teams participating in the league this year have now been revealed.

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is ready to lead Bangla Tigers yet again after having played the same role for them two years ago. On the other hand, former Pakistan cricket captain Younis Khan will continue his stint as the head coach of the Tigers for the third straight year.

Joining Deccan Gladiators once again, Nicholas Pooran, will be captaining the squad for the third consecutive time. It was under his captaincy that the Gladiators won their second title in 2022 and also ended up as finalists in the 2023 edition.

Not bringing any change in the coaching leadership, the Gladiators have decided to continue with Mushtaq Ahmed as their head coach.

Delhi Bulls’ leadership has been given to West Indies T20I captain Rovman Powell, who had also led the Northern Warriors in 2022. Andy Flower will replace Chris Silverwood and return to the position of head coach after three years.

Two-time champions Northern Warriors will also face a change in their leadership as the New Zealand star pacer Trent Boult will take over the reins from Angelo Mathews. On the coaching front, the former Australian cricketer Dav Whatmore will be joining the Warriors as the head coach.

English cricketer Phil Salt will replace Dwaine Pretorius as the captain of Team Abu Dhabi this season while the former South African cricketer Mark Boucher will join the squad as the head coach.

Morrisville Samp Army will be led by Pakistan-born UAE cricketer Rohan Mustafa while the former South African cricketer Lance Klusener has been given the head coach responsibility this season.

The defending champions New York Strikers have decided not to bring any change in their successful coaching-captain duo. Hence, Kieron Pollard and Carl Crowe, who have been associated with the Strikers ever since their inception in 2022, will continue to lead and train the team for the third time.

Former Sri Lankan limited-overs captain Thisara Perera will be replacing Charith Asalanka as the skipper of Chennai Braves Jaguars for season 8 of the league while the former Sri Lankan pacer Chaminda Vaas has replaced Douglas Brown to coach the squad this year.