Overview
- MI Emirates open on December 4 against Gulf Giants, with the ILT20 scheduled from December 2 to January 4 across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.
- Reporting indicates Nicholas Pooran could miss part of the tournament due to a likely overlap with SA20 commitments for MI Cape Town.
- The duo joins after 2025 title wins with Trinbago Knight Riders in the CPL and MI New York in Major League Cricket, continuing MI’s cross-league continuity.
- Kieron Pollard’s record stands at 18 T20 titles, the most by any player, highlighting his long-running value in short-format campaigns.
- MI Emirates’ roster was finalized with Andre Fletcher bought for USD 260,000 and Muhammad Rohid retained for USD 140,000, alongside names such as Jonny Bairstow, Chris Woakes and Romario Shepherd.