Sharjah Warriorz full squad after ILT20 2025 auction

Sharjah Warriorz enter ILT20 Season 4 aiming to rise up the table after mixed performances in previous campaigns. The franchise struggled in its initial seasons, finishing 5th in 2023 and 6th in 2024, before improving to reach the playoffs in 2025. Determined to make a stronger impact in the upcoming season, the Warriorz focused on building a balanced squad at the October 1, 2025, player auction, blending international experience with domestic talent.The marquee signing for Sharjah Warriorz was UAE pacer Junaid Siddique, acquired for USD 170,000, adding firepower and consistency to the bowling attack. South African all-rounder Dwaine Pretorius (USD 120,000) and English spinner Nathan Sowter (USD 100,000) strengthen the team’s core, providing both control and wicket-taking options in the middle overs. Emerging pace talents like Jayden Seales (USD 80,000) and Bangladesh’s Taskin Ahmed (USD 80,000) bolster the seam attack, while veteran Wasim Akram (USD 55,000) brings invaluable experience and mentorship.The batting lineup features a strong mix of aggression and stability. Dinesh Karthik and Tom Kohler-Cadmore offer finishing power, while Tim David and Johnson Charles provide explosive options in the middle order. Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza adds all-round depth, and Raees Ahmad and Mohamed Nawfer offer versatile local talent to support the batting and bowling units. Spin duties are shared between Richard Ngarava and Harmeet Singh, giving variety in the middle overs.Complementing the squad are versatile domestic players like Ethan D’Souza, Mohammed Aslam, Abdul Salman Khan, and Saurabh Netravalkar, ensuring flexibility across formats. With such a blend of seasoned internationals, emerging stars, and UAE talent, Sharjah Warriorz are well-equipped to compete in ILT20 2026, aiming to advance beyond the playoffs and challenge for the title.SHARJAH WARRIORZ SQUAD: Junaid Siddique, Dwaine Pretorius, Nathan Sowter, Jayden Seales, Taskin Ahmed, Wasim Akram, Ethan D’Souza, Richard Ngarava, Harmeet Singh, Raees Ahmad, Mohamed Nawfer, Mohammed Aslam, Abdul Salman Khan, James Rew, Dinesh Karthik, Sikandar Raza, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tim David, Johnson Charles, Tim Southee, Saurabh Netravalkar