Chris Gayle (Team Abu Dhabi, $50,000 minimum) Each of the eight teams are permitted one marquee player whose fee is $50,000 or above. Gayle’s is believed to be nearer to double that. AFP
Chris Gayle (Team Abu Dhabi, $50,000 minimum) Each of the eight teams are permitted one marquee player whose fee is $50,000 or above. Gayle’s is believed to be nearer to double that. AFP
Sunil Narine (Deccan Gladiators, $50,000 minimum) The two-time IPL MVP is the nominated “icon” player for last year’s runner up. As such, his fee will be at least $50,000. Getty Images
Sunil Narine (Deccan Gladiators, $50,000 minimum) The two-time IPL MVP is the nominated “icon” player for last year’s runner up. As such, his fee will be at least $50,000. Getty Images
Shahid Afridi (Qalandars, $50,000 minimum) Nearly a quarter of a century after he first played a one-day international in Sharjah, Afridi is set to play for Qalandars this season. AFP
Shahid Afridi (Qalandars, $50,000 minimum) Nearly a quarter of a century after he first played a one-day international in Sharjah, Afridi is set to play for Qalandars this season. AFP
Shoaib Malik (Maratha Arabians, $50,000 minimum) Afridi’s former Pakistan teammate will be tasked with leading Maratha Arabians’ title defence, as he takes over from Dwayne Bravo as captain. AFP
Shoaib Malik (Maratha Arabians, $50,000 minimum) Afridi’s former Pakistan teammate will be tasked with leading Maratha Arabians’ title defence, as he takes over from Dwayne Bravo as captain. AFP
Nicholas Pooran (Northern Warriors, $50,000 minimum) A T10 winner with the Northern Warriors in Sharjah two years ago, the big-hitting left-hander is back to help them regain their title. AFP
Nicholas Pooran (Northern Warriors, $50,000 minimum) A T10 winner with the Northern Warriors in Sharjah two years ago, the big-hitting left-hander is back to help them regain their title. AFP
Mohammed Hafeez (Qalandars, $35,000) Getting better with age in T20 cricket, and Qalandars will be hoping he is just as capable in half the amount of overs. AFP
Mohammed Hafeez (Qalandars, $35,000) Getting better with age in T20 cricket, and Qalandars will be hoping he is just as capable in half the amount of overs. AFP
Hardus Viljoen (Pune Devils, $35,000) The leading wicket-taker in the tournament when Northern Warriors won two seasons ago, the South African fast bowler was a Category A pick for the new team, Pune Devils. Reuters
Hardus Viljoen (Pune Devils, $35,000) The leading wicket-taker in the tournament when Northern Warriors won two seasons ago, the South African fast bowler was a Category A pick for the new team, Pune Devils. Reuters
Pravin Tambe (Maratha Arabians, $20,000) The 5ft 5in leg-spinner will be 50 on his next birthday. He took the first five-wicket haul in T10 history back in 2018. Getty Images
Pravin Tambe (Maratha Arabians, $20,000) The 5ft 5in leg-spinner will be 50 on his next birthday. He took the first five-wicket haul in T10 history back in 2018. Getty Images
Ajantha Mendis (Pune Devils, $20,000) The Sri Lankan mystery spinner announced his retirement from cricket in 2019, but was a Category B pick by Pune in the draft. AFP
Ajantha Mendis (Pune Devils, $20,000) The Sri Lankan mystery spinner announced his retirement from cricket in 2019, but was a Category B pick by Pune in the draft. AFP
Ravi Rampaul (Deccan Gladiators, $20,000) The former West Indies seamer was a Category B pick for Deccan at the draft, entitling him to $20,000. Pawan Singh / The National
Ravi Rampaul (Deccan Gladiators, $20,000) The former West Indies seamer was a Category B pick for Deccan at the draft, entitling him to $20,000. Pawan Singh / The National
Sohail Tanvir (Qalandars, $20,000) Nearly 13 years after he was one of the stars of the first IPL, he will be back in action in the T10 competition, having also starred in this format in years past. Getty Images
Sohail Tanvir (Qalandars, $20,000) Nearly 13 years after he was one of the stars of the first IPL, he will be back in action in the T10 competition, having also starred in this format in years past. Getty Images
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Delhi Bulls, $10,000) The Afghan wicketkeeper is in prime form, having hit nine sixes while making a century on his ODI debut against Ireland at Zayed Cricket Stadium last week. AFP
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Delhi Bulls, $10,000) The Afghan wicketkeeper is in prime form, having hit nine sixes while making a century on his ODI debut against Ireland at Zayed Cricket Stadium last week. AFP
Sompal Kami (Maratha Arabians, $10,000) The Nepal allrounder will follow his compatriots Sandeep Lamichhane and Paras Khadka in playing in Abu Dhabi. Both featured in the T10 last season. Chris Whiteoak/The National
Sompal Kami (Maratha Arabians, $10,000) The Nepal allrounder will follow his compatriots Sandeep Lamichhane and Paras Khadka in playing in Abu Dhabi. Both featured in the T10 last season. Chris Whiteoak/The National
Najibullah Zadran (Team Abu Dhabi, $10,000) The left-handed power-hitter should be acclimatised to the conditions, having been in Abu Dhabi for most of this month with Afghanistan. AFP
Najibullah Zadran (Team Abu Dhabi, $10,000) The left-handed power-hitter should be acclimatised to the conditions, having been in Abu Dhabi for most of this month with Afghanistan. AFP
Sohail Akhtar (Qalandars, $10,000) Odd to think that a player who found fame captaining Lahore Qalandars had to be drafted for their T10 version, but he was a Category C pick. AFP
Sohail Akhtar (Qalandars, $10,000) Odd to think that a player who found fame captaining Lahore Qalandars had to be drafted for their T10 version, but he was a Category C pick. AFP
Karthik Meiyappan (Team Abu Dhabi, $5,000) UAE-resident players are due to earn $5,000 for featuring in the T10. Leg-spinner Meiyappan will be alongside his national team colleague Rohan Mustafa at Team Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Karthik Meiyappan (Team Abu Dhabi, $5,000) UAE-resident players are due to earn $5,000 for featuring in the T10. Leg-spinner Meiyappan will be alongside his national team colleague Rohan Mustafa at Team Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Kashif Daud (Delhi Bulls, $5,000) He might have had to wait till he is nearly 35 for his shot at stardom, but the Sharjah-based coach has had a fine month. He debuted for UAE at the start of January, and now is in the T10. Antonie Robertson / The National
Kashif Daud (Delhi Bulls, $5,000) He might have had to wait till he is nearly 35 for his shot at stardom, but the Sharjah-based coach has had a fine month. He debuted for UAE at the start of January, and now is in the T10. Antonie Robertson / The National
Aryan Lakra (Bangla Tigers, $5,000) Missed out on the chance of making his UAE senior debut this month after testing positive for Covid, but he is back fit and in training with Bangla Tigers now. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Aryan Lakra (Bangla Tigers, $5,000) Missed out on the chance of making his UAE senior debut this month after testing positive for Covid, but he is back fit and in training with Bangla Tigers now. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Shiraz Ahmed (Delhi Bulls, $5,000) The outstanding UAE player last season, as part of Maratha Arabians title win – he has followed coach Andy Flower in Delhi Bulls this time around. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Shiraz Ahmed (Delhi Bulls, $5,000) The outstanding UAE player last season, as part of Maratha Arabians title win – he has followed coach Andy Flower in Delhi Bulls this time around. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Vriitya Aravind (Pune Devils, $5,000) One of the bright young prospects of UAE cricket, his fee for the T10 should help offset some of his tuition costs for his studies at Loughborough University. Courtesy ICC
Vriitya Aravind (Pune Devils, $5,000) One of the bright young prospects of UAE cricket, his fee for the T10 should help offset some of his tuition costs for his studies at Loughborough University. Courtesy ICC
Kushal Malla (Team Abu Dhabi, $5,000) An emerging player pick by Team Abu Dhabi, the left-handed all-rounder caught eye last year by becoming the youngest player to score an ODI half-century. Subas Humagain for The National
Kushal Malla (Team Abu Dhabi, $5,000) An emerging player pick by Team Abu Dhabi, the left-handed all-rounder caught eye last year by becoming the youngest player to score an ODI half-century. Subas Humagain for The National
Noor Ahmed (Bangla Tigers, $5,000) The left-arm wrist-spinner only turned 16 earlier this month, while playing for Melbourne Renegades in the BBL. He was an emerging player pick for Bangla Tigers. Gallo Images
Noor Ahmed (Bangla Tigers, $5,000) The left-arm wrist-spinner only turned 16 earlier this month, while playing for Melbourne Renegades in the BBL. He was an emerging player pick for Bangla Tigers. Gallo Images
Hamdan Tahir (Deccan Gladiators, $5,000) Only 17, the UAE-based wicketkeeper found out he had been drafted to the T10 after playing in the domestic D20 last month. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Hamdan Tahir (Deccan Gladiators, $5,000) Only 17, the UAE-based wicketkeeper found out he had been drafted to the T10 after playing in the domestic D20 last month. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Cricket

Chris Gayle and Shahid Afridi bank $50,000 minimum. How much will other Abu Dhabi T10 stars earn? In pictures

Several of the world’s most recognisable players will be plying their trade in the capital when the competition gets underway on Thursday

Paul Radley
Paul Radley
Dubai

January 26, 2021

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The Covid pandemic might have forced cricket franchise owners the world over to tighten their belts, but the Abu Dhabi T10 still offers great earning potential for the players involved.

Several of the world’s most recognisable players will be plying their trade in the capital when the competition gets underway on Thursday.

Above is a photo gallery of what some of the stars will be making during the 10-day tournament. To move to the next image, simply swipe on your device or click on the arrows.

South Africa squad

: Faf du Plessis (captain), Hashim Amla, Temba Bavuma, Quinton de Kock (wkt), Theunis de Bruyn, AB de Villiers, Dean Elgar, Heinrich Klaasen (wkt), Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, Morne Morkel, Chris Morris, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Duanne Olivier, Vernon Philander and Kagiso Rabada.

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RESULTS

6pm: Mazrat Al Ruwayah – Group 2 (PA) $40,000 (Dirt) 1,600m
Winner: AF Alajaj, Tadhg O’Shea (jockey), Ernst Oertel (trainer)

6.35pm: Race of Future – Handicap (TB) $80,000 (Turf) 2,410m
Winner: Global Storm, William Buick, Charlie Appleby

7.10pm: UAE 2000 Guineas – Group 3 (TB) $150,000 (D) 1,600m
Winner: Azure Coast, Antonio Fresu, Pavel Vashchenko

7.45pm: Business Bay Challenge – Listed (TB) $100,000 (T) 1,400m
Winner: Storm Damage, Patrick Cosgrave, Saeed bin Suroor

20.20pm: Curlin Stakes – Listed (TB) $100,000 (D) 2,000m
Winner: Appreciated, Fernando Jara, Doug O’Neill

8.55pm: Singspiel Stakes – Group 2 (TB) $180,000 (T) 1,800m
Winner: Lord Glitters, Daniel Tudhope, David O'Meara

9.30pm: Al Shindagha Sprint – Group 3 (TB) $150,000 (D) 1,200m
Winner: Meraas, Antonio Fresu, Musabah Al Muhairi

Western Region Asia Cup T20 Qualifier

Sun Feb 23 – Thu Feb 27, Al Amerat, Oman

The two finalists advance to the Asia qualifier in Malaysia in August

 

Group A

Bahrain, Maldives, Oman, Qatar

 

Group B

UAE, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia

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List of alleged parties
  • May 15 2020: Boris Johnson is said to have attended a Downing Street pizza party
  • 27 Nov 2020: PM gives speech at leaving do for his staff
  • Dec 10 2020: Staff party held by then-education secretary Gavin Williamson 
  • Dec 13 2020: Mr Johnson and his then-fiancee Carrie Symonds throw a flat party
  • Dec 14 2020: Shaun Bailey holds staff party at Conservative Party headquarters 
  • Dec 15 2020: PM takes part in a staff quiz
  • Dec 18 2020: Downing Street Christmas party 
While you're here
Racecard

6.30pm: The Madjani Stakes (PA) Group 3 Dh175,000 (Dirt) 1,900m

7.05pm: Maiden (TB) Dh165,000 (D) 1,400m

7.40pm: Maiden (TB) Dh165,000 (D) 1,600m

8.15pm: Handicap (TB) Dh190,000 (D) 1,200m

8.50pm: Dubai Creek Mile (TB) Listed Dh265,000 (D) 1,600m

9.25pm: Handicap (TB) Dh190,000 (D) 1,600m

The National selections

6.30pm: Chaddad

7.05pm: Down On Da Bayou

7.40pm: Mass Media

8.15pm: Rafal

8.50pm: Yulong Warrior

9.25pm: Chiefdom

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