Gayle to play in Abu Dhabi T20 bash in October
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The ‘Universal Boss’ Chris Gayle will be among the star-studded line-up descending on the capital to take part in the inaugural Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy at Zayed Cricket Stadium from October 4-6.
The tournament held by Abu Dhabi Cricket (ADC), under the auspices of Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), will see six of the world’s best teams from the subcontinent, Australia, Africa and the UK.
The contenders include Yorkshire Vikings, the T20 team of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, the most successful team in English cricketing history; Afghanistan’s first-class Boost Defenders, who, bearing the historic name of Lashkargah city carry the honour of Helmand Province on their shoulders; Tasmania’s ‘Purple Army,’ the Hobart Hurricanes, who hold the three highest run chases in Australia’s Big Bash domestic T20 league; the Lahore Qalandars, a mainstay of the Pakistan Super League and the second most expensive franchise in limited overs history and the Multiply Titans, South Africa’s most award-winning and successful domestic franchise.
Apart from Gayle, who will be figuring for Boost Defenders, other marquee players include England’s Tymal Mills, Gary Ballance, Pakistan’s ace spinner Yasir Shah, South Africa’s Farhaan Behardien and Albie Morkel.