ILT20 2024: David Warner To Participate In ILT20 Only After Fulfilling BBL Commitments - Reports

In what has been the latest development as per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, it is learned that Australia opener David Warner will only be playing in ILT20 2024 after he fulfils his commitments in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2024. 

David Warner, who was acquired by Sydney Thunders for a whopping amount of money last year, will be joining the team after the Test series against Pakistan, which will be his last in the format. It is learned that BBL franchises are assuming that ILT20 will begin from 20th January 

The BBL 2024 is likely to conclude on 24th January therefore if Sydney Thunders didn’t qualify for the playoffs, David Warner can play in ILT20 from the beginning. However, if his team advances ahead, the Southpaw then might miss a few games in the ILT20 because of his commitments with the BBL team. 

The reports also suggested that to play in the ILT20 2024, David Warner will be needing a NOC from Cricket Australia. The cricketer joined on a two-year deal worth AUD$340,00 with Sydney Thunders. 

ILT20 2024: David Warner signs with Dubai Capitals in ILT20 

David Warner recently also signed up with Dubai Capitals for the second season of the ILT20. The southpaw was one of the new recruits for the team along with Mark Wood. He has been part of the Delhi Capitals franchise in the IPL as well and the owners would be hoping him to replicate the same performance in UAE as well. 

Here are Dubai Capitals’ new signings and retentions for the second season. 

Dubai Capitals 

New signings: Andrew Tye, Dasun Shanaka, David Warner, Mark Wood, Max Holden, Mohammad Mohsin, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nuwan Thushara, Roelof van der Merwe, Sadeera Samarawickrama and Sam Billings 

Retentions: Dushmantha Chameera, Joe Root, Raja Akif, Rovman Powell and Sikandar Raza