The players draft for the 2ndedition of the T10 League was held in Dubai yesterday (25th September).
In the mini-draft which was held earlier in July, Sri Lankan All-Rounder Dasun Shanaka was picked by defending champions Kerala Kings. Shanaka will be joined by fellow Sri Lankan Niroshan Dickwella who was picked yesterday for the same team.
Rashid Khan, Eoin Morgan iconic players for T10 League
Some of the best short-format cricketers from around the world will be a part of the second edition of the T10 League
In the final draft held yesterday the following Sri Lankans were picked by the respective teams,
Lasith Malinga – Maratha Arabians
One of the most feared pacers around, yorker King Lasith Malinga is drafted to the @MarathaArabians. #T10Drafts
Watch the event live here https://t.co/uEjFXmcsgE pic.twitter.com/BWSBf5P8Pn— T10 League (@T10LeagueTweets) September 24, 2018
Kusal Perera – Bengal Tigers
Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Perera who smacks the ball all around the park has been drafted in by the @BengalTigersUAE. #T10Drafts
Watch the event live here: https://t.co/uEjFXmcsgE pic.twitter.com/NHHX7WLjNs— T10 League (@T10LeagueTweets) September 24, 2018
Isuru Udana–Karachians
Talented Sri Lankan all-rounder Isuru Udana will play for the @teamkarachians. #T10Drafts
Watch the event live here: https://t.co/uEjFXmcsgE pic.twitter.com/GxCqnAfXWq— T10 League (@T10LeagueTweets) September 24, 2018
Niroshan Dickwella – Kerala Kings
Niroshan Dickwella who can certainly smash the ball all around the park will play for @KeralaKingsT10. #T10Drafts
Watch the event live here: https://t.co/uEjFXmcsgE pic.twitter.com/NZIW1OsH7j— T10 League (@T10LeagueTweets) September 24, 2018
The 8-team tournament is scheduled from the 23rd of November to the 3rd of December 2018.
The tournament is organized by the Emirates Cricket Board, and will have 29 matches of 10-overs, including a colourful finale on the 3rd of December.