Dubai: While international cricket has already bid farewell to explosive players like Virender Sehwag, Shahid Afridi, and Kumar Sangakkara, the UAE's upcoming T-10 League is bringing them back into the spotlight. Sehwag is slated to compete in the tournament this December, appearing alongside other global icons such as Afridi, Sangakkara, and England's Eoin Morgan.Dubai: India’s explosive batsman Virender Sehwag, Pakistan’s all-rounder Shahid Afridi and Sri Lanka’s Kumar Sangakkara may have said goodbye to international cricket but fans in the T-10 League, which is going to begin in UAE, will see them again . Former Indian cricketer Sehwag will play in the T-10 cricket league which is scheduled to begin in December this year. Apart from him, Afridi, Sangakkara and England’s Eoin Morgan are also part of this league.
A Fast-Paced Format: The league features condensed matches where each side plays just 10 overs, with total game time lasting around 45 minutes per team. Following the global explosion of T20s, the T-10 Fast Lite League was created to push the boundaries of the game. League President Salman Iqbal believes the format will be a hit, noting that since most people grew up playing 10-over matches in the streets, this professional version will bring back that raw excitement. Scheduled from December 21 to 24, the event will blend the skills of current stars and retired legends. Notable participants include the top-ranked all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and former Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq.45 – 45 minutes of play:
In this league, matches of 10-10 overs will be played and both the teams will have to play 45-45 minutes of play. Now seeing the popularity of T20 leagues around the world, a new format of the T-10 Fast Lite League has been started. League President Salman Iqbal has expressed hope that fans will also like this format. He said that everyone has played 10-10 overs cricket in the streets and this new format will give cricket more thrill. We are sure that this new format will be liked by the people. This T-10 league will be played from December 21 to 24, in which world veterans and current cricketers are taking part. Apart from world number one all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, in the ICC rankings, former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq will also play in this league.
Afridi is very excited:
Retired Pakistani star Shahid Afridi is particularly thrilled about the opportunity, mentioning that he jumped at the chance as soon as he heard about the format. England's white-ball captain, Eoin Morgan, also predicted the league's success, describing the overall concept as a lot of fun. Morgan compared the current anticipation to the early days of T20 cricket, suggesting that if this experiment works, it could influence how other formats are played. Team drafts are expected to be finalized this month. Meanwhile, 43-year-old Misbah-ul-Haq highlighted that the shorter duration is ideal for veteran players, as batting and fielding for only 10 overs is far less physically demanding.