The International League T20 (ILT20) 2023 inaugural season will kick off on January 13th, 2023 and run until February 12th, 2023.

Seven teams are set to compete in this inaugural season, including the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Desert Vipers, Dubai Capitals, Gulf Giants, Mi Emirates, and Sharjah Warriors. 

The Desert Vipers team has made some impressive picks in the draft, with Wanindu Hasaranga, Alex Hales, Colin Munro, and Sam Billings among their top selections. These players are expected to be key contributors as the team competes in the International League T20 (ILT20).  

The Desert Vipers, owned by Lancer Capital LLC, are set to have a strong presence in the upcoming season of the International League T20 (ILT20). The team will be led by New Zealand opening batsman Colin Munro as captain and coached by former wicketkeeper batsman James Foster. Both Munro and Foster bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the team, making them valuable assets as the Desert Vipers aim for success in the competition. 

In accordance with league rules, nine out of the eleven players on each team may be overseas players. However, it is also required that every team’s playing XI include at least two cricketers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and one additional player from another Associate Nation.  

Official Technical Staff of the Desert Vipers: 

Head Coach: James Foster 

Batting Coach: TBA 

Bowling Coach: TBA 

Director: Tom Moody 

Owner: Lancer Capital LLC 

Desert Vipers squad for International League T20 (ILT20): 

1. Wanindu Hasaranga 

2. Alex Hales 

3. Colin Munro 

4. Sam Billings

5. Tymal Mills

6. Tom Curran 

7. Dinesh Chandimal 

8. Matheesha Pathiran

9. Sheldon Cottrell

10. Sherfane Rutherford 

11. Mark Watt

12. Adam Lyth 

13. Benny Howell

14. Gus Atkinson

15. Jake Lintott

16. Ruben Trumpelmann

17. Rohan Mustafa

18. Sheraz Ahmed 

19. Ronak Panoly

20. Ali Naseer