The Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants announced that eleven players of their championship team will be returning for the upcoming DP World ILT20 in a bid to defend their title. The Gulf Giants won the competition in a stunning fashion after thrilling spectators with their remarkable performance in the first season.
The Gulf Giants, led by James Vince, will have a strong lineup that features Hall of Famers Chris Lynn and Shimron Hetmyer. In the last competition, Lynn and Hetmyer both showed their skill-packed prowess, providing a substantial contribution to the team’s win. Chris Jordan, the team’s most effective bowler who grabbed an incredible 20 wickets in just 10 matches, will also remain on the squad.
The Gulf Giants’ head coach, Andy Flower, expressed his extreme joy with their win in the inaugural International League T20 in 2023. Flower praised the team’s ability to get to the finals to the unwavering trust and unified effort of every member, both on and off the pitch. The Gulf Giants’ incredible sense of solidarity helped them win the prized trophy in the end.
“Looking ahead to the second edition of ILT20, we have decided to retain 11 players, while keeping our backend team intact. We firmly believe in the power of continuity and stability, allowing our players to build upon their previous success. However, we also recognize the need for evolution and improvement,” Gulf Giants coach Andy Flower said.
The Gulf Giants decided on continuity and stability in advance of the second ILT20 by keeping their main unit together and keeping 11 players. The management is adamant about building on the players’ prior achievements. They are aware that in order to remain competitive in the competition, they must evolve and improve.
The list of retained players by Gulf Giants for ILT20 Season 2 are as follows:
James Vince (Captain), Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Jordan, Chris Lynn, Jamie Overton, Aayan Khan, Sanchit Sharma, Richard Gleeson, Carlos Brathwaite, Rehan Ahmed, Gerhard Erasmus
The Gulf Giants’ fans look forward to the start of ILT20 Season 2 with great excitement, as this is when the defending champions will bring out their retained stars along with the new potential to create an explosive squad that is capable of defending their title. The Gulf Giants are ready to begin yet another exciting cricketing journey to seek victory in the DP World ILT20.
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