Cricket fans in the capital are in for a treat when the Abu Dhabi T10 League comes to town in November.
The short-form game, that lasts 90 minutes, is bringing some big names to the city this year.
Taking place at Zayed Cricket Stadium from November 15 to 24, teams including Deccan Gladiators, Delhi Bulls, Bangla Tigers, Qalandars and Karnataka Tuskers will take part this year.
Among the big names participating are England’s ICC World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan, Australian star Shane Watson, West Indian Andre Russell and Sri Lankan slinger Lasith Malinga.
Tickets the matches are now on sale for the tournament that will be held in the city for the next five years.
Prices start from Dhs10 and you can watch three matches a day at the stadium when the action begins next month.
“We are expecting vibrant interest in ticket sales right from the start, so it’s an incredibly exciting time for us to be hosting this format in Abu Dhabi for the first time,” said Matthew Boucher, CEO of Abu Dhabi Cricket.
“Apart from the final on 24th November, every match day boasts a triple header of matches, giving fans an incredible and unique opportunity to watch 66 world-class players battle it out on any given evening.
“That’s why we love this format – explosive cricketing entertainment mixed with cultural performances all in an explosive five-hour evening. It’s going to be action-packed right from the start.”
For more information and to buy tickets visit www.abudhabicricket.ae.
