Dubai, Dec 1: The arrival of three established Indian players in Dinesh Karthik, Piyush Chawla and Unmukt Chand will lend a new edge to the DP World ILT20 Season 4, which begins on Tuesday with a rematch of last season’s final between defending champions Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers.
Karthik will represent Sharjah Warriorz while the Chawla-Chand duo will bolster Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Sharjah Warriorz pacer Tim Southee welcomed Karthik’s leadership touch.
Laxmi Shetty, Head – Advertisement Revenue, Broadcast and Digital, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd said the tournament has grown into the world’s second most-watched T20 league, and the addition of three Indian players is expected to further boost its global and Indian viewership.
ILT20 CEO and former New Zealand cricketer David White said the Indians’ presence will deepen fan engagement, especially with the large Indian diaspora in the UAE. (PTI)
