Royal Desert Champions unveil squad for Abu Dhabi T10 2026

Royal Desert Champions have announced their squad for the Abu Dhabi T10 2026 tournament scheduled from November 7 to 20. The franchise is led by captain Nicholas Pooran and features Phil Salt, Sherfane Rutherford, Brandon King and Muhammad Waseem in the batting unit.

The bowling attack includes Naseem Shah, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Chris Jordan and Luke Wood. The squad also has UAE players Ali Naseer, Aayan Afzal Khan and Dhruv Parashar alongside international signings.

Team director Robin Singh said the franchise aims to build a lasting legacy in the tournament. Owner Amit Narang described the squad as a blend of global stars and exciting UAE talent.