Fourteen Sri Lankan cricketers have secured spots in the upcoming seventh edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League.

Initially, six Sri Lankan players, including Matheesha Pathirana (Bangla Tigers), Charith Asalanka (Chennai Braves), Bhanuka Rajapakse (Chennai Braves), Maheesh Theekshana (Morrisville Samp Army), Wanindu Hasaranga (Northern Warriors), and Angelo Mathews (Northern Warriors) were either pre-drafted or retained by their respective franchises.

Furthermore, the player draft held on 9 October saw eight more Sri Lankans being selected to take part in the tournament. New York Strikers added four Sri Lankan talents to their roster, namely Kusal Perera, Lahiru Kumara, Chamika Karunaratne, and Lasith Croospulle. Additionally, Kusal Mendis (Bangla Tigers), Dunith Wellalage (Delhi Bulls), Dilshan Madushanka (Team Abu Dhabi), and Nuwan Thushara (Deccan Gladiators) were among the other Sri Lankans chosen during the player draft.

The seventh edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League is scheduled to take place from 28 November to 9 December, featuring eight franchise teams: Bangla Tigers, Deccan Gladiators, New York Strikers, Morrisville Samp Army, Northern Warriors, Team Abu Dhabi, Delhi Bulls, and The Chennai Braves.

Sri Lankans picked for Abu Dhabi T10 League 2023

Matheesha Pathirana – Bangla Tigers

Charith Asalanka – Chennai Braves

Bhanuka Rajapakse – Chennai Braves

Maheesh Theekshana – Morrisville Samp Army

Wanindu Hasaranga – Northern Warriors

Angelo Mathews – Northern Warriors

Kusal Mendis – Bangla Tigers

Kusal Perera – New York Strikers

Chamika Karunaratne – New York Strikers

Lahiru Kumara – New York Strikers

Dunith Wellalage – Delhi Bulls

Dilshan Madushanka – Team Abu Dhabi

Nuwan Thushara – Deccan Gladiators

Lasith Croospulle – New York Strikers