Muhammad Waseem hits ILT20 jackpot as more than $1 million is spent on UAE players at auction
Domestic players have been told “it is a great time to be a UAE cricketer” after over a million dollars were spent on them at the DP World International League T20 auction. The bidding process ahead of Season 5 of the country’s T20 franchise competition saw some eye-watering sums lavished on players from around the globe. Several UAE players were among the beneficiaries, with Muhammad Waseem…
Over one million dollars were spent on UAE cricketers at the DP World International League T20 auction ahead of Season 5 of the country's T20 franchise competition. Several UAE players benefited from the bidding process, with Muhammad Waseem setting a new record amount for a local player at $210,000. Other UAE players who received significant bids include Alishan Sharafu ($110,000), Mohammed Rohid ($95,000), and Aayan Khan ($95,000).
A total of 26 players earned deals, with each of the six franchises required to recruit a minimum of four players. Desert Vipers and Gulf Giants took five UAE players each. Former national team captain and coach Ahmed Raza highlighted the great time for UAE cricketers, noting that Waseem's $210,000 bid was no surprise. The Capitals focused on recruiting left-arm slow bowlers, including Aayan and Haider Ali, and leg-spinner Zuhaib Zubair.
The Vipers also prioritized UAE players, securing Khuzaima Tanveer and Wali Mohammed at $75,000 and $10,000 respectively.
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