CRICKET POLL

December 26

Southee to captain Sharjah Warriorz

Sharjah Warriorz have announced the addition of Tim Southee to the squad for the upcoming edition of the ILT20. The New Zealander, who has played in four ODI World Cups and six T20 World Cups, will captain the side in his first appearance in the league.

"The Sharjah Warriorz have a fantastic squad in place, with plenty of hard-hitting batters and smart and skilful bowlers. It will be a really exciting time to captain and be around such a talented bunch of cricketers. My conversations with the team management have also been very fruitful so far, and we are confident of having a good season. I am really excited to join and lead the team," Southee said.

The third edition of the six-team league starts on January 11 and Sharjah Warriorz play their first match against Gujarat Giants on January 12. MI Emirates, a subsidiary of Mumbai Indians team, are the defending champions.