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Royal Desert Champions join Abu Dhabi T10 with Nicholas Pooran as captain

Abu Dhabi T10 Royal Desert Champions Nicholas Pooran T20 cricket cricket franchise

The Royal Desert Champions have been announced as the newest franchise joining the Abu Dhabi T10 cricket tournament. The team enters the league under the management of the Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub (ADCSH) as the tournament enters a new era.

Trinidadian player Nicholas Pooran has been appointed as the team captain and Icon player. The franchise has also secured significant signings, including England international Phil Salt and West Indies all-rounder Sherfane Rutherford. Former India international Robin Singh will serve as the team director.

The Royal Desert Champions are scheduled to make their debut during the 2026 tournament, which is set to take place from November 7 to November 20 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

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Nicholas Pooran · Phil Salt

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WEST INDIES SUPERSTAR NICHOLAS POORAN CONFIRMED AS ROYAL DESERT CHAMPIONS JOIN RELAUNCHED ABU DHABI T10 NEW ERA - Middle East Business News and Information - mid-east. info [mid-east.info]
Abu Dhabi T10 welcomes new team Royal Desert Champions for new era [newsable.asianetnews.com]
Sports News | Abu Dhabi T10: Nicholas Pooran Confirmed as Captain for New Team Royal Desert Champions [www.latestly.com]
WEST INDIES SUPERSTAR NICHOLAS POORAN CONFIRMED AS ROYAL DESERT CHAMPIONS JOIN RELAUNCHED ABU DHABI T10 NEW ERA [uaenews247.com]
Arabian Aces join Abu Dhabi T10 with star-studded squad for 2026 debut [www.news18.com]