• 1 Yuvraj Singh (Maratha Arabians) A World Cup winner in both T20 and 50-over formats, Yuvraj will become the highest profile Indian yet to feature in the T10 competition. Now 37, the left-hander was a big-money recruit for Maratha Arabians. AFP
    1 Yuvraj Singh (Maratha Arabians) A World Cup winner in both T20 and 50-over formats, Yuvraj will become the highest profile Indian yet to feature in the T10 competition. Now 37, the left-hander was a big-money recruit for Maratha Arabians. AFP
  • 2 Sandeep Lamichhane (Karnataka Tuskers) Only turned 19 in August, but the Nepal leg-spinner has quickly become a go-to bowler in franchise leagues around the world. Few players have travelled more than Lamichhane has during the past 18 months. Chris Whiteoak/The National
    2 Sandeep Lamichhane (Karnataka Tuskers) Only turned 19 in August, but the Nepal leg-spinner has quickly become a go-to bowler in franchise leagues around the world. Few players have travelled more than Lamichhane has during the past 18 months. Chris Whiteoak/The National
  • 3 Sheldon Cottrell (Deccan Gladiators) The left-arm quick was one of the breakout stars of the 50-over World Cup in England because of his spectacular fielding, his fast bowling, and arguably the most distinctive celebration in the game. Getty Images
    3 Sheldon Cottrell (Deccan Gladiators) The left-arm quick was one of the breakout stars of the 50-over World Cup in England because of his spectacular fielding, his fast bowling, and arguably the most distinctive celebration in the game. Getty Images
  • 5 Andre Russell (Northern Warriors) Does anybody in world cricket hit the ball further than Russell? Injuries might have prevented him from reviving his international career at the World Cup in the summer, but he is back to help Northern Warriors defend their title. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    5 Andre Russell (Northern Warriors) Does anybody in world cricket hit the ball further than Russell? Injuries might have prevented him from reviving his international career at the World Cup in the summer, but he is back to help Northern Warriors defend their title. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • 6 Paul Stirling (Delhi Bulls) The best player in the first T10 league two years ago, having come into that on the back of a series with Ireland against Afghanistan in the UAE. He has done the same this time, thriving in Abu Dhabi as Ireland qualified for the T20 World Cup. Pawan Singh / The National
    6 Paul Stirling (Delhi Bulls) The best player in the first T10 league two years ago, having come into that on the back of a series with Ireland against Afghanistan in the UAE. He has done the same this time, thriving in Abu Dhabi as Ireland qualified for the T20 World Cup. Pawan Singh / The National
  • 7 Tom Banton (Qalandars) The opener turned 21 on Monday, while flying from New Zealand to Abu Dhabi for this tournament. He was highly sought after at the T10 draft, even though he had yet to make his England debut at that point. Getty Images
    7 Tom Banton (Qalandars) The opener turned 21 on Monday, while flying from New Zealand to Abu Dhabi for this tournament. He was highly sought after at the T10 draft, even though he had yet to make his England debut at that point. Getty Images
  • 8 Paras Khadka (Team Abu Dhabi) Rarely spotted in franchise competition, which is odd for a number of reasons. First, he is a big-hitting allrounder and fine fielder. Second, he is a great leader. And third, he will attract millions of followers from Nepal just by being involved. Satish Kumar for the National
    8 Paras Khadka (Team Abu Dhabi) Rarely spotted in franchise competition, which is odd for a number of reasons. First, he is a big-hitting allrounder and fine fielder. Second, he is a great leader. And third, he will attract millions of followers from Nepal just by being involved. Satish Kumar for the National
  • 9 Mohammed Usman (Delhi Bulls) The Bulls franchise may have changed its name from Bangla Tigers, but one thing remains the same: the extent to which they value Usman. He was the best performing UAE player in the T10 last year, and is on form, having excelled in the T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi last month. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    9 Mohammed Usman (Delhi Bulls) The Bulls franchise may have changed its name from Bangla Tigers, but one thing remains the same: the extent to which they value Usman. He was the best performing UAE player in the T10 last year, and is on form, having excelled in the T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi last month. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • 11 Mohammed Shahzad (Deccan Gladiators) The Afghanistan wicketkeeper had the extraordinary strike rate of 462.5 in making 72 not out in 16 balls for Rajputs against Sindhis last year. It was the innings that launched the 2018 season, and revised what was thought possible of batsmen. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    11 Mohammed Shahzad (Deccan Gladiators) The Afghanistan wicketkeeper had the extraordinary strike rate of 462.5 in making 72 not out in 16 balls for Rajputs against Sindhis last year. It was the innings that launched the 2018 season, and revised what was thought possible of batsmen. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • 12 Nicholas Pooran (Northern Warriors) The left-hander scored the most runs (324) and hit the most sixes (33) in the league last season, as he underpinned the Northern Warriors’ title charge. Light on runs of late, but expect him to bounce back. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    12 Nicholas Pooran (Northern Warriors) The left-hander scored the most runs (324) and hit the most sixes (33) in the league last season, as he underpinned the Northern Warriors’ title charge. Light on runs of late, but expect him to bounce back. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • 13 Eoin Morgan (Delhi Bulls) Some of his hitting when Kerala Kings won the first T10 final in 2017 was scarcely believable. He was finding that range again when he hit England’s fastest T20 half-century, from 21 balls, against New Zealand last week. AFP
    13 Eoin Morgan (Delhi Bulls) Some of his hitting when Kerala Kings won the first T10 final in 2017 was scarcely believable. He was finding that range again when he hit England’s fastest T20 half-century, from 21 balls, against New Zealand last week. AFP
  • 14 Moeen Ali (Team Abu Dhabi) Moeen might have fallen down the pecking order for England lately, but it feels like just a matter of time before he bounces back. Recruited as the star player for T10’s newest franchise, Team Abu Dhabi. Getty Images
    14 Moeen Ali (Team Abu Dhabi) Moeen might have fallen down the pecking order for England lately, but it feels like just a matter of time before he bounces back. Recruited as the star player for T10’s newest franchise, Team Abu Dhabi. Getty Images
  • 15 George Munsey (Northern Warriors) The Scotland opener has enjoyed a breakout year. He is far more than a one-trick pony, but on the evidence of the T20 World Cup Qualifier, bowlers will want to steer clear of his reverse-sweep. Getty Images
    15 George Munsey (Northern Warriors) The Scotland opener has enjoyed a breakout year. He is far more than a one-trick pony, but on the evidence of the T20 World Cup Qualifier, bowlers will want to steer clear of his reverse-sweep. Getty Images
  • 16 Andre Fletcher (Bangla Tigers) The Grenada opener was one of the most sought after wickets in T10 last season, when he finished second behind Pooran in the run-scoring charts, while playing for the now-defunct Pakhtoons. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    16 Andre Fletcher (Bangla Tigers) The Grenada opener was one of the most sought after wickets in T10 last season, when he finished second behind Pooran in the run-scoring charts, while playing for the now-defunct Pakhtoons. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • 17 Hazratullah Zazai (Maratha Arabians) If he can reprise the feats of last year, it bodes well for Maratha Arabians. Back then, he hit six sixes in an over in the Afghanistan Premier League, and went on to finish sixth in the run-scoring charts in the T10 League. Satish Kumar for the National
    17 Hazratullah Zazai (Maratha Arabians) If he can reprise the feats of last year, it bodes well for Maratha Arabians. Back then, he hit six sixes in an over in the Afghanistan Premier League, and went on to finish sixth in the run-scoring charts in the T10 League. Satish Kumar for the National
  • 18 Rameez Shahzad (Team Abu Dhabi) One place per side in T10 is reserved for a UAE player. Team Abu Dhabi could realistically select two every time they take the field, with Rameez and Rohan Mustafa two of the outstanding players in the country. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    18 Rameez Shahzad (Team Abu Dhabi) One place per side in T10 is reserved for a UAE player. Team Abu Dhabi could realistically select two every time they take the field, with Rameez and Rohan Mustafa two of the outstanding players in the country. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • 19 Will Jacks (Delhi Bulls) Not part of the initial draft that took place last month, but Delhi Bulls have good memories. Jacks was the first player to hit a T10 century in competition, when he did so at a pre-season tournament in Dubai back in March. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    19 Will Jacks (Delhi Bulls) Not part of the initial draft that took place last month, but Delhi Bulls have good memories. Jacks was the first player to hit a T10 century in competition, when he did so at a pre-season tournament in Dubai back in March. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • 20 Corey Anderson (Team Abu Dhabi) The burly left-hander has not featured in international cricket since playing for New Zealand in a T20 series against Pakistan in the UAE last year, but he remains well-regarded in franchise cricket. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    20 Corey Anderson (Team Abu Dhabi) The burly left-hander has not featured in international cricket since playing for New Zealand in a T20 series against Pakistan in the UAE last year, but he remains well-regarded in franchise cricket. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Sandeep Lamichhane, Yuvraj Singh and 16 other players to watch at the Abu Dhabi T10 League - in pictures

It is fair to say the stardust has been liberally sprinkled over the competition again this year

Paul Radley
Paul Radley
Dubai

November 13, 2019

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The Abu Dhabi T10 League starts on Friday when the defending champions Northern Warriors, led by two-time World T20-winning captain Daren Sammy, face a Maratha Arabians team including Yuvraj Singh.

It is fair to say the stardust has been liberally sprinkled over the competition again this year. These are some of the stars who will be on show in the 10-over tournament.

You can view a selection of the best 20 cricket players to play in the capital this month by viewing the photo gallery above.

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