UAE T20 League: UAE International League T20: Adani Group has named their franchise Gulf Giants for the inaugural edition of the ILT20. Furthermore, the franchise has roped in Lucknow Super Giants director Andy Flower as their head coach. Flower is also the head coach of Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. The tournament will begin on January 6 with the final on February 12. Follow ILT20 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
The Lucknow Super Giants Head Coach has been in franchise leagues for decades. Apart from guiding Lucknow Super Giants to the playoffs in their debut season, he has also coached in Pakistan Super League and the Hundred. He has also been part of England’s coaching staff.
“I am very proud to be associated with the Adani Group, particularly Adani Sportsline. Most people are aware of the company’s power, size and reach in general, and it’s wonderful to see their commitment to sports. It’s exciting to be a part of any of the big franchise tournaments, and the ILT20 has big plans to be a major franchise tournament. As leaders, our job is to serve the players as best we can, and this principle is very important to me,” said Andy Flower.
UAE T20 League: Adani Group names ILT20 franchise Gulf Giants, appoints Andy Flower as Head Coach for inaugural edition: Check OUT
The ‘Gulf Giants’ is an extension of Adani Sportsline’s brand – Gujarat Giants. Adani Sportsline engages with fans through popular Indian leagues such as the Pro Kabaddi League, the Big Bout Boxing League, and the Ultimate Kho Kho League under this brand. Similarly, it aims to engage and connect with cricket fans worldwide through the brand, ‘Gulf Giants’, at the UAE ILT20. The word ‘Gulf’ in the name refers to the region in which the matches will be played.
Gulf Giants launch new Logo: The golden falcon in the logo is the national bird of the UAE and is regarded as a powerful symbol of strength. To maintain the uniformity of the team’s identity, the logo’s colours are drawn from the Giants team family. The Adani Group is also very proud to be participating in a tournament that will be held in a country with a rich culture and history.
UAE T20 League: Adani Group names ILT20 franchise Gulf Giants, appoints Andy Flower as Head Coach for inaugural edition: Check OUT
UAE T20 League: All you need to know about International League T20
- Franchises: Dubai: GMR Group
Abu Dhabi: Shahrukh Khan co-owned Kolkata Knight Riders
Sharjah: Capri Global - No permanent bases for RIL-led franchise, Adani Group and Glazers Family-led teams.
- Each team will be able to sign four-five players of their choice outside player draft.
- Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals can sign players from their IPL teams barring Indians.
- The inaugural edition of the ILT20 will have 32 games and will kick off on January 6 with the final on February 12.
- Adani Group names the franchise Gulf Giants, appoints Andy Flower as head coach.
Gulf Giants has also named Andy Flower, former Zimbabwe captain and 2010 ICC World T20-winning coach (England team), as its head coach for the inaugural season of the ILT20, which will take place between January and February 2023. Andy Flower, arguably Zimbabwe’s greatest ever cricketer, brings three decades of cricketing experience. He was also the head coach of the IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants until recently. Flower has previously coached the national teams, England and Afghanistan, as well as franchise teams such as Punjab Kings (IPL), Maratha Arabians (Abu Dhabi T10), Multan Sultans (PSL), St Lucia Kings (CPL) and Delhi Bulls (Abu Dhabi T10).
“We welcome Andy Flower as Head Coach at Gulf Giants,” said Satyam Trivedi, Adani Sportsline. “We are confident that Andy will contribute to development and mentoring of a cohesive team. I am confident that he will also help to align our players with our vision of connecting and engaging with global cricket fans from all over the world.”
UAE T20 League: Adani Group names ILT20 franchise Gulf Giants, appoints Andy Flower as Head Coach for inaugural edition: Check OUT
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