{
  "id": 562908,
  "title": "T20 stars headline DP World ILT20 Season 5 Pre-Auction Signings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/t20-stars-headline-dp-world-ilt20-season-5-pre-auction-signings",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T11:25:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/t20-stars-headline-dp-world-ilt20-season-5-pre-auction-signings-1.500637374"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai: T20 stars Finn Allen, David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen have been confirmed as Pre-Auction Signings for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Gulf Giants ahead of the DP World International League T20's fifth season. Allen will play for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, while Miller and Klaasen will join Gulf Giants. Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis will return to the competition with Dubai Capitals after a three-year hiatus. Established names such as Jason Holder, Sunil Narine, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Mustafizur Rahman, Nicholas Pooran, Rashid Khan, Romario Shepherd, Sikandar Raza, Andries Gous, Dan Lawrence, Azmatullah Omarzai, and Blessing Muzarabani will remain with their respective franchises. The tournament is scheduled to run from November 22 to December 20, 2026, and will feature 34 matches. The final round of Pre-Auction Signings took place on August 3, and the remaining squad places will be filled by Wildcard signings at the auction on October 1, 2026.",
  "summary": "Dubai: T20 stars Finn Allen, David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen will bolster the DP World International League T20’s batting strength, with the trio confirmed as Pre-Auction Signings for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Gulf Giants ahead of the competition’s fifth season. Finn Allen will represent Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, while David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen join Gulf Giants, with all three set to…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}