Defending champions Gulf Giants Development will be joined by Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Development, Desert Vipers Development, Dubai Capitals Development, MI Emirates Development, and Sharjah Warriorz Development.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The six tournament squads will be chosen via Player Selection Draft, which will be conducted on August 18 at the Dubai International Stadium. Each team will consist of 15 players from the UAE.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The tournament is an opportunity for aspiring cricketers in the UAE to showcase their talent and capture the attention of the six ILT20 franchises ahead of Season 4, which will be played in December 2025-January 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With UAE men\u2019s participation in the Sharjah Tri-Series (August 29 to September 7) and the ACC Men\u2019s T20 Asia Cup (September 9 to 28), the ILT20 Development Tournament will be a golden opportunity for UAE\u2019s emerging players to dazzle in front of the franchise selectors and earn a spot in the main event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Each of the six ILT20 franchises will need to pick a minimum of four UAE players per squad for the tournament\u2019s Season 4, which will begin on December 2.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The International League T20 Player Auction for Season 4 will be held a few days after the ACC Men\u2019s T20 Asia Cup. The six teams in the fray will each get the opportunity to add 13 players each (a total of 78 players) to their Season 4 squads at the auction. The last date for registration is September 10.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Andrew Russell, Tournament Director of ILT20 Development Tournament, said, \u201cThe DP World ILT20 Development Tournament is one of the most sought-after events in the Emirates Cricket Board\u2019s domestic calendar. The platform is ideal for young and emerging players from all over the country to showcase their talent and stake a claim for a place in the DP World ILT20.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The International League T20 Player Auction for Season 4 will be held a few days after the ACC Men\u2019s T20 Asia Cup. The six teams in the fray will each get the opportunity to add 13 players each (a total of 78 players) to their Season 4 squads at the auction. The last date for registration is September 10.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThis particular edition is potentially the biggest opportunity for new talent to shine, especially with a lot of slots up for grabs in the absence of the UAE\u2019s national players who will be competing in the Tri-Series in Sharjah and the ACC Men\u2019s T20 Asia Cup.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n