Yas Lions join Abu Dhabi T10 with Jason Holder as icon player
Yas Lions enter the Abu Dhabi T10 with Jason Holder as icon and Robin Uthappa as team director.
Yas Lions became the sixth franchise confirmed for the 2026 Abu Dhabi T10. West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder will serve as the team's icon player. Entrepreneur Jeetu Kataria is the owner and former India batter Robin Uthappa has been appointed team director.
The tournament runs from 7 to 20 November at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Yas Lions join Arabian Aces, Emirates Eagles, UAE Bulls, United Tigers and Royal Desert Champions.
Uthappa will oversee cricketing strategy, player recruitment and squad culture. Kataria said the franchise aims to combine strong governance with competitive performance.
CricHubb Take
The Abu Dhabi T10 continues to attract serious investment. Whether new franchises can match the established sides on the field remains the open variable.