The International League T20 (ILT20) Season 4 is set to witness a historic player auction in Dubai, with nearly 300 cricketers from across the globe registering to take part. The event is expected to be one of the most high-profile auctions in franchise cricket, attracting top international names alongside emerging talents from the Gulf region.
Big Names in the Auction Pool
Among the standout stars, Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman, India’s veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, England’s explosive opener Jason Roy, and Bangladesh’s experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan are the most prominent names.
Cricketers from over 20 different countries will go under the hammer, making the tournament truly international in flavor. The inclusion of both world-renowned players and upcoming regional cricketers adds to the excitement of the bidding process.
Price Categories Announced
Players have been divided into four price brackets for the auction:
- $120,000
- $80,000
- $40,000
- $10,000
Top Category: $120,000
India’s Ravichandran Ashwin headlines the elite bracket. This marks his first participation in a global franchise league since his international retirement, which has drawn significant attention from fans and franchises alike.
$80,000 Bracket
The $80,000 tier features several star cricketers, including:
- Fakhar Zaman (Pakistan)
- Saim Ayub (Pakistan)
- Mohammad Nawaz (Pakistan)
- Naseem Shah (Pakistan)
- Faheem Ashraf (Pakistan)
- Jason Roy (England)
- Andre Fletcher (West Indies)
- Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan)
- Karim Janat (Afghanistan)
This category is seen as one of the most competitive, with franchises expected to battle hard for proven match-winners like Fakhar Zaman and Jason Roy.
$40,000 Bracket
The $40,000 category also boasts big names, including:
- Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh)
- James Anderson (England)
- Andrew Tye (Australia)
- Najibullah Zadran (Afghanistan)
These players bring a mix of experience, skill, and versatility, making them valuable assets at a relatively modest price tag.
Emerging Stars from the Gulf
One of the most exciting aspects of this auction is the participation of emerging Gulf region cricketers, who will get a chance to rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in world cricket. Their inclusion underlines the ILT20’s commitment to developing cricket in the region.
Anticipation Builds Ahead of the Auction
With franchises ready to strengthen their squads, all eyes will be on which players command the highest bids. For Pakistan fans, Fakhar Zaman’s inclusion in the $80,000 bracket is expected to be a major talking point, as he continues to be one of the country’s most consistent limited-overs performers.
The ILT20 Season 4 auction promises to be a thrilling event, shaping the line-ups for what is fast becoming one of the most competitive T20 leagues in the cricketing world.
