Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Players ILT20 2026: Full Squad Guide

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Abu dhabi knight riders players  season with a squad built around proven franchise-cricket experience and explosive top-order firepower. <cite index="9-1">The team is led by captain Sunil Narine and guided by coach Dwayne Bravo, playing home matches at Sheikh Zayed Stadium</cite> in Abu Dhabi. <cite index="9-1">Among the retained core are Andre Russell, Alishan Sharafu, Charith Asalanka, Phil Salt, and Sunil Narine himself</cite>, giving the franchise a settled backbone heading into the new campaign. <cite index="9-1">Experienced internationals such as Narine, Russell, and Jason Holder anchor the squad, while the batting unit gets top-order depth from Alex Hales, Phil Salt, and Liam Livingstone</cite>.

Beyond the headline names, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have shaped a squad built for balance across all three departments — batting, bowling, and all-round strength. <cite index="9-1">Finishing power and all-round contributions come from Russell alongside Rutherford and McMullen, while the auction strategy focused on adding batting depth, local UAE talent, and supporting bowling roles</cite>. The franchise, part of the Knight Riders Group ownership stable, blends this overseas star power with homegrown UAE players, a formula that continues to strengthen domestic cricket in the region while giving the Knight Riders a genuine shot at their first ILT20 title. Fans can expect full squad confirmations, injury replacements, and Playing XI updates as the tournament approaches — squads are frequently finalized closer to the season through trades, replacements, and auction-day signings, so this list should be treated as the latest available information rather than final.