Abu Dhabi T10 League Kicks Off With A Bang: Top 10 Sports Stories
The 2024 edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League got underway on Thursday with Team Abu Dhabi taking on Ajman Jolts in the opener, marking the start of a new season that promises to be exciting.
In other sports news, Hardik Pandya has regained his top spot as the world's number one all-rounder in T20Is after a strong performance in the four-match series against South Africa. The Indian cricket team is gearing up for its tour of South Africa, with the players looking forward to making a good show.
Meanwhile, England pacer Jofra Archer has made a late cut into this year's IPL auction shortlist at the request of franchises. The move comes after Archer initially failed to make the shortlist of 574 players set to go under the hammer at the IPL 2025 mega auction.
In Pakistan, the franchisees have sought clarification from the PCB regarding the availability of overseas players for the upcoming PSL tournament due to clashes with the Champions Trophy. The T20 tournament's new window could impact the team's performances in the format.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge has expressed confidence that England will come back strong despite their disappointing exit from the T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, new coach Aaqib Javed of Pakistan is focusing on ODIs and the upcoming Champions Trophy, with T20Is also being used to test the bench strength during the Zimbabwe tour.
Indian fast bowler Yash Dayal has replaced injured Khaleel Ahmed as a reserve pacer for the Australia Test series. Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has praised Akash Deep's potential to fill Mohammed Shami's role in Indian cricket.
Lastly, Glenn Maxwell is struggling to recover from a hamstring injury in time for the start of the Big Bash League. The Australian all-rounder had suffered a strain during the final T20I against Pakistan and will now have to race against time to be fit for his team's opener.
With these developments, fans are eagerly awaiting the next edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League as well as the upcoming cricket tournaments in South Africa and Australia.