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The players draft for the highly anticipated Zim Afro T10 league took place recently, where the six franchises built strong and balanced squads for the second season of the tournament. The league is set to kick off on September 21 and will conclude with the grand ꧂finale on September 29, in Harare. With top international stars and a fast-paced T10 format, the Zim Afro T10 2024 is expected to deliver exciting cricket action.
Star-studded lineups announced
Several renowned international players were signed directly by the franchises in the draft, including former Australian opener David Warner, Sri Lankan all-rounder Charith Asalanka, West Indies veteran Carlos Brathwaite, and New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham. Zimbabwean pacer Blessing Muzarabani was anot💞her key signing, ensuring local representation at the highest level. These stars, among o♌thers, are set to light up the tournament with their dynamic performances.
Teams competing in the Zim Afro T10 2024
This season, s🦩ix tea🌳ms will compete for the coveted title:
- Harare Bolts
- Bulawayo Braves
- Jaguars
- Durban Wolves
- Cape Town Samp Army
- NYS Lagos
- Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers
Each team has worked to create a strong lineup, ensuring a 🤡competitive edge throughout the tournament.
Coaching Lineups Revealed
The franchises have also announced their head coaches, bringing in experienced crick🎃eting minds to lead their squads:
- Harare Bolts: Pubudu Dassanayake
- Durban Wolves: Moin Khan
- NYS Lagos: Chaminda Vaas
- Bulawayo Braves: Owais Shah
- Cape Town Samp Army: James Foster
- Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers: Julian Wood
These experienced coache🍰s bring a wealth of knowledge to their respective teams, adding strategic depth to the tournament.
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Players Drafts of all teams:
Harare Bolts: Dasun Shanaka (🐲Sri Lanka: Global Superstar), James Neesham (New Zealand: Icon), George Munsey (Scotland), Rishad Hossain (Bangladesh), Shehan Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka), Kennar Lewis (West I🍸ndies)
Bulawayo Braves Jaguars: David Warner (Australia: Icon), Carlos 🃏Brathwaite (West Indies), Nick Hobson (Australia), Kobe Herft (Australia)
Durban Wolves: Colin Munro (New Zealand: Global Superstar), Mark Chapman (New Zealand: Icon), Will Smeed (England), Sharjeel🅠 Khan (Pakistan), Muhammad Irfan 💧(Pakistan), Yasir Shah (Pakistan)
Cape Town Samp Army: Haider Ali (Pakistan: Global Superstar), David Willey (England: Icon), Dawid Malan (England), Gulbadin Naib (Afghanis🌳tan), Qais Ahmed (Afghanistan), Adam Rossington (England), Shahnawaz Dahani (Pakistan)
NYS Lagos: Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe: Global Superstar), Thisara Perera (Sri Lanka: Icon), Asif Ali (Pakistan), Najibullah Zadran (Afghanistan), Binura 💧Fernando (Sri Lanka), Akhilesh Bogudum (USA), Oshane Thomas (West Indies)
Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers: Chris 🦹Lynn (Australia: Global Superstar), Kusal Perera (Sri Lanka: Icon), Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka), Hazratullah Zazai (Afghanistan), Adam Milne (New Zealand), Luke Wood (England), Karim Janat (Afgh🅠anistan)