Sharjah Warriorz are ready for the fifth season of the DP World International League T20 (ILT20). The team has built a strong squad with experienced international players, T20 specialists and young UAE talent.
The ILT20 Season 5 will be played in the UAE from November 21 to December 20, 2026. Sharjah Warriorz have added several experienced players at the auction, including Richard Gleeson, Mohammad Nabi, Adil Rashid, Paul Walter and Tom Banton. The team also retained important players such as James Vince, Adam Milne, Sikandar Raza and Waqar Salamkheil.
Sharjah Warriorz 2026 Squad
Adam Milne, James Vince, Waqar Salamkheil, Sikandar Raza, Richard Gleeson, Mohammad Nabi, Paul Walter, Adil Rashid, Brandon McMullen, Tom Banton, Craig Overton, George Linde, Ali Aamer Naseer, Fareed Malik, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Logan van Beek, Junaid Siddique, Tanish Suri, Nabeel Aziz, George Dockrell, Mohammad Saqib, Arunraj Selvaraj and James Rew.
Key Players in Sharjah Warriorz Squad
James Vince
James Vince is one of the experienced batters in the Sharjah Warriorz squad. He has played a lot of T20 cricket and will provide stability at the top of the batting order.
Sikandar Raza
Sikandar Raza is another important player for the team. The Zimbabwe all-rounder can contribute with both bat and ball and gives Sharjah a useful option in the middle overs.
Richard Gleeson
Richard Gleeson is one of the major new additions. The England fast bowler was the Warriorz’s biggest auction buy at USD 180,000.
Sharjah Warriorz Coach
Adrian Birrell is listed as the head coach of Sharjah Warriorz for ILT20 Season 5. The coaching team will look to build a balanced side and help the franchise compete strongly during the league stage. The Warriorz will have the advantage of playing several matches at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, their home venue.
Sharjah Warriorz 2026: Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 22 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants | Sharjah | 3:30 PM |
| November 23 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers | Sharjah | 8:00 PM |
| November 27 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Dubai Capitals | Sharjah | 8:00 PM |
| November 29 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriorz | Abu Dhabi | 3:30 PM |
| December 1 | Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz | Sharjah | 8:00 PM |
| December 4 | Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriorz | Sharjah | 8:00 PM |
| December 6 | MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz | Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM |
| December 8 | Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai | 8:00 PM |
| December 9 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Sharjah | 8:00 PM |
| December 11 | Sharjah Warriorz vs MI Emirates | Sharjah | 8:00 PM |
Sharjah Warriorz Home Ground
Sharjah Cricket Stadium is the home ground of Sharjah Warriorz. It is one of the three main venues for ILT20 Season 5, along with Dubai International Stadium and Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium will host several Warriorz matches during the 2026 season. The tournament will be played across all three UAE venues.
Sharjah Warriorz Live Streaming in India
| ILT20 2026 Live Streaming Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Live Streaming Platform in India | ZEE5 |
| TV Broadcast | Zee |
Sharjah Warriorz have made several important changes to their squad for ILT20 Season 5. The combination of experienced players such as James Vince, Sikandar Raza, Mohammad Nabi and Adil Rashid gives the team plenty of T20 experience.
The additions of Richard Gleeson, Paul Walter, Tom Banton and Brandon McMullen have also added more options in the bowling and batting departments. The Warriorz will hope their balanced squad can help them reach the playoffs and compete for the ILT20 trophy in Season 5.