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Pakistan duo Fakhar Zaman and Naseem Shah have been picked up for a whopping price in the inaugural auction of the International League T20 (ILT20).
The ILT20’s fourth edition is scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah will host a total of 34 matches. The six-team tournament will run from December 2 until January 4.
During the first-ever auction of the tournament, the Desert Vipers roped in Fakhar Zaman and Naseem Shah at their base price of $80,000, approximately PKR 23 million.
Both players were picked without competition, as most franchises in the ILT20 are owned by Indian investors.
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Fakhar was the first overseas player to be picked up in the auction. The 35-year-old will be playing for the second time with Desert Vipers in the tournament, whereas Naseem Shah will be featuring for the first time in the league.
Among other players, UAE fast bowler Junaid Siddique attracted a massive $170,000 from Sharjah Warriors. Afghanistan’s right-arm fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq was sold to MI Emirates for $100,000.
Meanwhile, Pakistan’s mystery spinner, Usman Tariq, has been selected as a wildcard by Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
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However, some prominent names remained unpicked at the auction. These include former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir, England’s James Anderson, Jason Roy, and India’s Ravichandran Ashwin. Moreover, Shakib Al Hasan also remained unsold in the auction.
Overall, nearly 300 players from over 20 countries are registered for the auction, including star international players, promising emerging talent, and regional players from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
Fakhar Zaman – $80,000
Saim Ayub – $80,000
Faheem Ashraf – $80,000
Imad Wasim – $80,000
Abdul Samad – $80,000
Naseem Shah – $80,000
Mohammad Nawaz – $80,000
Mohammad Haris – $40,000
Hassan Nawaz – $40,000
Mohammad Wasim – $40,000
Mohammad Hasnain – $40,000
Usama Mir – $40,000
Zaman Khan – $40,000
Hussain Talat – $10,000
Salman Irshad – $10,000
Sufiyan Muqeem – $10,000
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