Sharjah Warriorz are stepping into ILT20 Season 4 (2025-26) with a well-crafted roster combining international firepower, local talent, and strategic auction signings. As they seek to go deeper into the tournament than before, let’s see how their squad is built and what their journey looks like.
Sharjah Warriorz Squad 2025-26: Players & Roles
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Batters / Wicket-Keepers | Johnson Charles, Tim David, Ethan D’Souza, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Dinesh Karthik, James Rew |
| Bowlers / Spin / Pace | Dwaine Pretorius, Jayden Seales, Junaid Siddique, Maheesh Theekshana, Nathan Sowter, Raees Ahmed, Richard Ngarava, Saurabh Netravalkar, Taskin Ahmed, Tim Southee, Wasim Akram |
| All-Rounders | Abdul Khan, Harmeet Singh, Mohammed Aslam, Shubham Ranjane, Sikandar Raza |
| Support Staff | Ian Westwood (Batting Coach), Chris Silverwood (Bowling Coach), Shyam Sundar Jayapalan (Head Coach) + analysts, physiotherapists, side-arm specialists, etc. |
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Auction & Retained Highlights
- Junaid Siddique was secured via Right-to-Match for USD 170,000, a statement local signing.
- Dwaine Pretorius was bought for USD 120,000.
- Nathan Sowter came in at USD 100,000, strengthening spin options.
- Jayden Seales, Taskin Ahmed, Wasim Akram add pace/spin depth.
- Ethan D’Souza, James Rew, Raees Ahmed among active picks at base prices for domestic/associate depth.
Sharjah Warriorz Fixtures & Match (ILT20 2025-26)
Here are Sharjah Warriorz’s league stage matchups:
| Date | Match | Venue | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 03, 2025 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Sharjah | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 07, 2025 | Sharjah Warriorz vs MI Emirates | Sharjah | 02:00 PM |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Gulf Giants vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai Intl Stadium | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 14, 2025 | MI Emirates vs Sharjah Warriorz | Abu Dhabi | 10:00 AM |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Gulf Giants | Sharjah | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Desert Vipers vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai Intl Stadium | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Abu Dhabi Knight Riders vs Sharjah Warriorz | Abu Dhabi | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Dubai Capitals vs Sharjah Warriorz | Dubai Intl Stadium | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers | Sharjah | 06:30 PM |
| Dec 30–Jan 4 | Knockout matches (Qualifier, Eliminator, etc.) | Various | — |
Players to Watch
- Junaid Siddique — local pace star, major investment, expected to lead the attack
- Dwaine Pretorius — experienced all-rounder who can shift momentum
- Ethan D’Souza / James Rew / Raees Ahmed — up-and-coming domestic/associate names to monitor
- Tim David / Johnson Charles — destructive batters who could take games away
See Also:- Gulf Giants Squad 2025-26, Matches Schedule, Players List
Sharjah Warriorz Season Outlook
Sharjah Warriorz head into ILT20 Season 4 with optimism. Their squad appears balanced and flexible, equipped to adapt to conditions and opposition. If their bowling does the heavy lifting and their batsmen fire when needed, they can challenge deep into the tournament.
