Shikhar Dhawan to play alongside Pakistan's Iftikhar Ahmed for Asia Warriors
Dubai: Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan will share the Asia Warriors dressing room with Pakistan’s Iftikhar Ahmed and Sohail Tanvir at the inaugural World T20 Continent Cup, scheduled to take place in Hong Kong in December 2026. The tournament will bring together former international cricketers representing four continents, with Asia Warriors competing against Africa Lions, Europe Champions and…
Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan will join Pakistan's Iftikhar Ahmed and Sohail Tanvir in the Asia Warriors team for the inaugural World T20 Continent Cup. The tournament, scheduled for December 2026 in Hong Kong, will feature former international cricketers representing four continents. Asia Warriors will compete against Africa Lions, Europe Champions, and North America Eagles in a T20 format showcase.
Dhawan, renowned for his aggressive batting at the top of the order, was a key player in India's successful limited-overs teams, including the 2013 Champions Trophy winners and the 2015 World Cup champions. The 24-man squad for Asia Warriors comprises familiar names, such as Indian spinner Rahul Sharma and Bangladeshi veterans Rubel Hossain and Mahmudullah Riyadh.
Iftikhar Ahmed, an experienced Pakistan all-rounder, was part of the 2009 T20 World Cup-winning squad. Left-arm pacer Sohail Tanvir has played in multiple franchise leagues worldwide. The organizers have not disclosed the full fixture schedule, but further updates are expected ahead of the December 2026 event in Hong Kong.
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