Dubai,
Scouting the correct talent and at a suitable age is one of the most important aspects of a plan when the aim is to make progress in sports. And for those scouted, game time is important, and there is nothing better than high level cricket tournaments such as the DP World ILT20 for that, according to the Zimbabwean legend Andy Flower.
The head coach of the Gulf Giants, the former legendary wicketkeeper-batter, believes that the while the DP World ILT20 can help transform UAE cricket, the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament 2024 is as important, while on the same journey.
Flower is keeping a keen on eye on the action at the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament which is currently being played at the ICC Academy Oval 1. The tournament provides the competing players an opportunity of sealing one of the 12 remaining berths in the six DP World ILT20 Season 3 squads (two squad spots up for grabs in each team).
Formerly the coach of the England cricket team, Flower, who has been watching the tournament from one of the best seats in the house, has been mighty impressed by the young UAE players such as Aayan Khan, Zuhaib Zubair, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Wasim to name a few. On a scouting trip for the Gulf Giants, who created history by becoming the inaugural champions of the ILT20, the former Zimbabwe captain said, “We are aiming to bring home the trophy again after the sensational first season for the Gulf Giants. Working with the Adanis was a fantastic experience for us and yes, we would like to do them proud. So, getting to the playoffs is the first step towards real success and strengthening our squad with the UAE players is just a small step in the same direction.”