Dubai: Pune Devils are all set to make a debut in the fourth edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 league which is scheduled to start from January 28, 2021, in Abu Dhabi.
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Introducing Pune Devils' Icon Player for the #AbuDhabiT10... 👀
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Sri Lankan superstar @PereraThisara! 🇱🇰🔥
Are you backing him to lead them to victory? 🏆#InAbuDhabi #T10cricket #PuneDevils pic.twitter.com/COqzK1J6du
">Introducing Pune Devils' Icon Player for the #AbuDhabiT10... 👀
— T10 League (@T10League) December 16, 2020
Sri Lankan superstar @PereraThisara! 🇱🇰🔥
Are you backing him to lead them to victory? 🏆#InAbuDhabi #T10cricket #PuneDevils pic.twitter.com/COqzK1J6duIntroducing Pune Devils' Icon Player for the #AbuDhabiT10... 👀
— T10 League (@T10League) December 16, 2020
Sri Lankan superstar @PereraThisara! 🇱🇰🔥
Are you backing him to lead them to victory? 🏆#InAbuDhabi #T10cricket #PuneDevils pic.twitter.com/COqzK1J6du
Abu Dhabi T10 is the only ICC-sanctioned T10 cricket tournament in the world. Pune Devils has appointed South African veteran Jonty Rhodes as its head coach and Sri Lankan limited-overs specialist Thisara Perera as an all-rounder. Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir will spearhead the pace attack for Pune Devils.
On Thursday, Amir confirmed his retirement from international cricket to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The Pakistan pacer played 36 Tests, 61 ODIs, and 50 T20Is. Amir went on to take 259 wickets across three formats of the game.
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🔊 "It's another wicket for Mohammad Amir!!" 🔊
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Pune Devils have signed Pakistan paceman @iamamirofficial for the #AbuDhabiT10! 🇵🇰
Hands up if you're excited to see him in action at Zayed Cricket Stadium 🙋♂️#InAbuDhabi #SportInAbuDhabi #T10Cricket #PuneDevils pic.twitter.com/bNuoRlZaMv
">🔊 "It's another wicket for Mohammad Amir!!" 🔊
— T10 League (@T10League) December 16, 2020
Pune Devils have signed Pakistan paceman @iamamirofficial for the #AbuDhabiT10! 🇵🇰
Hands up if you're excited to see him in action at Zayed Cricket Stadium 🙋♂️#InAbuDhabi #SportInAbuDhabi #T10Cricket #PuneDevils pic.twitter.com/bNuoRlZaMv🔊 "It's another wicket for Mohammad Amir!!" 🔊
— T10 League (@T10League) December 16, 2020
Pune Devils have signed Pakistan paceman @iamamirofficial for the #AbuDhabiT10! 🇵🇰
Hands up if you're excited to see him in action at Zayed Cricket Stadium 🙋♂️#InAbuDhabi #SportInAbuDhabi #T10Cricket #PuneDevils pic.twitter.com/bNuoRlZaMv
Speaking on his new role, Rhodes in a statement said, "I'm really excited to be chosen as the head coach of Pune Devils. Really looking forward to an exciting and entertaining season ahead."
On joining Pune Devils, Perera said, "I am excited and looking forward to being a part of Pune Devils at the upcoming T10 tournament in Abu Dhabi. This is going to be extra special given that we are a new team with a lot of talent to explore."
Speaking on the announcement, Krishan Kumar Chaudhary, Co-owner of Pune Devils, said, "We are thrilled to be a part of the swiftest and the most exciting cricket tournament played by some of the world's biggest names. With Jonty as our Head coach and the likes of Thisara and Amir we are confident and look forward to a new season of Abu Dhabi T10 Tournament."
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🚨 Team Announcement 🚨
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Karnataka Tuskers ➡️ Pune Devils 😈
Same Team ➡️ New Identity 🔥
Introducing the newest addition to the #AbuDhabiT10!
Which star players should they sign? 🤔#InAbuDhabi #SportInAbuDhabi #T10Cricket #PuneDevils pic.twitter.com/BYalojtGDd
">🚨 Team Announcement 🚨
— T10 League (@T10League) December 16, 2020
Karnataka Tuskers ➡️ Pune Devils 😈
Same Team ➡️ New Identity 🔥
Introducing the newest addition to the #AbuDhabiT10!
Which star players should they sign? 🤔#InAbuDhabi #SportInAbuDhabi #T10Cricket #PuneDevils pic.twitter.com/BYalojtGDd🚨 Team Announcement 🚨
— T10 League (@T10League) December 16, 2020
Karnataka Tuskers ➡️ Pune Devils 😈
Same Team ➡️ New Identity 🔥
Introducing the newest addition to the #AbuDhabiT10!
Which star players should they sign? 🤔#InAbuDhabi #SportInAbuDhabi #T10Cricket #PuneDevils pic.twitter.com/BYalojtGDd
Pune Devils is co-owned by Indian film producers Krishan Kumar Choudhary and Parag Sanghvi - the global business tycoons from the real estate, entertainment and hospitality industry in the Indian sub-continent.
The fourth edition of the fast-paced tournament is scheduled to be played from January 28 to February 6, 2021, at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.