Captains of the ten participating groups at a press convention on Wednesday. — Supplied picture
With the today’s version of Abu Dhabi T10 set to begin on Thursday, the representatives from all 10 participating teams amassed at Zayed Cricket Stadium on Wednesday to cope with the media inside the pre-event press convention.
The leaders shed mild at the plans for the season and defined how the addition of teams will raise the level of opposition and upload extra thrill to the match.
“It feels extraordinary to be a part of the league which is a champion in introducing and popularizing the T10 cricket across the globe. Though it’s our debut season, we’re quite confident and are education well to make the season memorable for the crew,” Nabi stated.
UP Nawabs’ skipper Rahmanullah Gurbaz echoed Nabi’s statements.
“The group is in top form. It’s the team’s first season and we are thrilled to make it an thrilling and a hit adventure. The Nawabs are here to stay,” Gurbaz said.
The season 7 champions New York Strikers can be beginning their identify defence on Friday 22 in opposition to Morrisville Samp Army.
“We had a pretty successful campaign closing year and could try to replicate it this season as well and win our 2nd consecutive identify. All players are pumped up to be returned in motion on the field and have a superb weeks of cricket,” stated vice-captain Mohammad Amir.
Rohan Mustafa also expressed his delight in joining Samp Army because the skipper this year.
“It feels fantastic to be part of this high-quality team and tournament. The aim is obvious- to guide the crew to the championship identify. However, on the identical time, it’s miles vital to make certain that the players enjoy the procedure and the game and provide our visitors performances worth enjoying,” Mustafa said.
Team Abu Dhabi, which is also going to mark the beginning of the season with their conflict in opposition to Ajman Bolts, could be searching forward to triumphing their first title this year.
New captain Phil Salt confirmed the crew’s agenda and the way properly-organized they’re for the new mission.
“The goal, glaringly, may be to raise the trophy on December 2. It’s my first season with the group inside the position of skipper and I will try and lead the team in the fine manner viable, that yields us high-quality results. All gamers are bonding properly and additionally giving their all within the education periods, reflecting the commitment in the direction of our collective purpose and the passion to make it occur.”
The 8th season of the tournament will begin with the first in shape among Team Abu Dhabi and Ajman Bolts.
The playoffs will start on December 1 with the Qualifier and Eliminator video games going on on the identical day. The event will finish with the final on December 2.
