Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi T10 will be back for its fourth season from January 28 to February 6, 2021. The world’s only ten-over international cricket event sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and licensed by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) will be played at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
The existing eight teams that fought fiercely in 2019 for the honours are all set to return. The sides are; Team Abu Dhabi, Maratha Arabians, Bangla Tigers, Deccan Gladiators, Qalandars, Delhi Bulls, Northern Warriors, and; the Karnataka Tuskers has rebranded and will be known as Pune Devils.
Co-owner of defending champions Maratha Arabians Parvez Khan said, “Our team is committed to defend the Abu Dhabi T10 title and make history by becoming the first side to win the tournament back to back. We have a fantastic team and I am certain everyone will give their best to bring the trophy home again.”
Founder and Chairman of T10 Sports Management (TSM) Shaji Ul Mulk said, “We are thrilled that our team owners have decided to return for another season of Abu Dhabi T10. This multi-year commitment illustrates the confidence the team owners have in the fast-paced ten-over format. Our team at TSM, led by our Director for Strategy & Development Haroon Lorgat, have done a spectacular job bringing our partners together and ensuring a cohesive ownership platform to propel us forwards to our best ever event.”
Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Cricket Matt Boucher said, “The return of all the team ownership groups is fantastic news. The owners are the bedrock of the Abu Dhabi T10; their continued support and commitment to the event provides all our public and private stakeholders in Abu Dhabi with the platform to build a stronger annual product. Our thanks to Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi for their vision to include world-class cricket as a priority delivery within the destination events calendar.”
