Top Pakistani cricketers are set to join World Cup winners and West Indies legends for what promises to be a blockbuster ILT20 Season 4 in the UAE. With several big international names already locked in, excitement is building ahead of the auction as franchises aim to inject fresh global talent into their squads.
This will be the first time some of Pakistan’s biggest cricketing names participate in the International League T20, marking a major shift in regional cricket dynamics. Sources say Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Shadab Khan are among the high-profile players in discussions with UAE-based franchises, though official announcements are expected closer to the auction.
With World Cup winners from Australia and England as well as T20 powerhouses from the West Indies into the mix, franchise owners are bracing for a fiercely competitive draft. Given that the UAE is becoming a centre for top franchise cricket, it is anticipated that this infusion of international superstars would improve the league’s calibre and global viewership.
Early in 2026, ILT20 Season 4 will begin, with games taking place in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. Cricket fans in the area should expect an exciting, talent-filled season that combines explosive power with global status now that Pakistan’s best players are finally joining the fray.
