Dubai: West Indies’ aggressive opener Andre Fletcher left everyone behind in the DP World International League T20 Season 4 players’ auction. MI Emirates acquired Fletcher for $260,000, making him the most expensive player ever. Dubai Capitals bought young England fast bowler Scott Curry for $250,000, while Gulf Giants made England all-rounder Liam Dawson a part of their team for $170,000. Record demand for UAE fast bowlers Among local players, UAE pacers were in the highest demand. Junaid Siddiqui was bought by Sharjah Warriors for $170,000. MI Emirates signed Mohammad Roheed for $140,000. Wasim Akram was acquired by Sharjah Warriors for $55,000. Pakistani players were also in the spotlight, and Pakistani stars also received good bids. Fakhar Zaman and Naseem Shah were bought by Desert Vipers for $80,000 each. Young batter Hassan Nawaz for $40,000. Opportunity. Other notable deals: Mohammad Nabi (Afghanistan) and Tymal Mills (England) joined Dubai Capitals ($80,80,000). Shakib Al Hasan (Bangladesh) was bought by MI Emirates for $40,000. Duvan Pretorius (South Africa) joined Sharjah Warriors ($120,000). Scotland’s Brendon McMahon joined Abu Dhabi Knight Riders for $110,000. Historic moment: For the first time, Saudi Arabian players were also included in this auction, where many names, including Faisal Khan (Desert Vipers) and Usman Najeeb (Dubai Capitals), were selected by the franchises. Event schedule: DP World ILT20 Season 4 will start on December 2, 2025 (Unity Day, UAE National Day), while the final match will be played on January 4, 2026. Six teams will compete in a total of 34 matches.
