ILT20 Season 4 Auction created history on Tuesday as big names, young UAE pacers, and Associate cricketers grabbed the spotlight. The star of the day was West Indies opener Andre Fletcher, who commanded a record-breaking USD 260,000 to continue with MI Emirates for a fourth consecutive season.
Known as the flamboyant “Spiceman,” Fletcher’s signing set the tone for a high-voltage auction where franchises fiercely battled to secure both global icons and rising talent. Close behind was England pacer Scott Currie, snapped up by Dubai Capitals for USD 250,000, while all-rounder Liam Dawson fetched USD 170,000 from Gulf Giants.
UAE Pacers Steal the Show
The auction was a landmark moment for UAE cricket as local fast bowlers commanded big money.
- Junaid Siddique (USD 170,000, RTM) joined Sharjah Warriorz.
- Muhammad Rohid (USD 140,000, RTM) was retained by MI Emirates.
These record deals marked a new chapter for UAE’s pace-bowling future and showcased the league’s commitment to nurturing homegrown talent.
Franchise Highlights
MI Emirates: Alongside Fletcher, they secured Shakib Al Hasan (USD 40,000), Naveen-ul-Haq (USD 100,000), Jordan Thompson (USD 48,000), and UAE quick Zahoor Khan. Their Associate quota included USA’s Nosthush Kenjige, Kuwait’s Mohamed Shafeeq, and Saudi Arabia’s Zain Ul Abidin.
Dubai Capitals: Made the boldest move with Scott Currie (USD 250,000) and added experienced all-rounders Mohammad Nabi and Tymal Mills (USD 80,000 each).
Gulf Giants: Built a balanced squad with Liam Dawson (USD 170,000), Tabraiz Shamsi, Chris Wood, and rewarded UAE sensation Haider Razzaq (USD 50,000) after his standout ILT20 Development Tournament.
Sharjah Warriorz: Focused on seam strength, splashing on Junaid Siddique (USD 170,000), Dwaine Pretorius (USD 120,000), Nathan Sowter (USD 100,000), and pacers Taskin Ahmed and Jayden Seales (USD 80,000 each).
Desert Vipers: Signed Pakistani stars Fakhar Zaman and Naseem Shah (USD 80,000 each). In a historic move, Faisal Khan became the first Saudi Arabian cricketer to be bought at an ILT20 auction.
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Invested in balance, landing Scotland’s Brandon McMullen (USD 110,000), India’s Unmukt Chand (USD 40,000), and England’s Michael Pepper (USD 40,000).
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Associate Nations Shine
The auction rules required each team to include UAE players and Associate Nation cricketers. This opened the door for stars like:
- Haider Razzaq (UAE, USD 50,000)
- Adnan Idrees (Kuwait, USD 10,000)
- Meet Bhavsar (Kuwait, USD 14,000)
- Faisal Khan (Saudi Arabia, USD 10,000) – the first Saudi cricketer in ILT20 history
What’s Next?
ILT20 Season 4 begins on 2 December 2025 (UAE National Day) and will run until 4 January 2026. With six teams, 34 matches, record-breaking signings, and history-making Associate inclusions, this promises to be the most competitive season in ILT20’s journey.
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