Published 19:32 IST, October 24th 2019

Abu Dhabi T10: Robin Singh bats for Indian presence in League

Former India all-rounder Robin Singh will coach Northern Warriors in the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 League. Northern Warriors won the previous edition in 2018.

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Former India all-rounder turned coach Robin Singh is all set to coach rrn Warriors in upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 League. rrn Warriors, who won previous edition in 2018, will begin ir title-defence this year against Maratha Arabians on vember 15. He will also be coaching Indian cricketer Pravin Tambe during his stint with 2018 winners.

Robin Singh wants more Indian players in T10 League

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Speaking about team composition for upcoming tournament, Robin Singh felt that y have a very balanced team who are confident of defending ir title this season. 56-year old hoped that team plays some exciting cricket this season and was also very supportive of team manment.

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However, when he was asked about BCCI’s policy of t allowing current Indian cricketers in outside leagues, former player believes that it would be nice to have m around if allowed. Former cricketer, who represented India in 136 ODI’s, bats for greater presence of Indian players in lucrative Abu Dhabi T10 League. Robin Singh’s idea was also backed by his former teammate Zaheer Khan. Former Indian fast-bowler said that it would be great to see more Indian players expressing mselves by participating in league.

Meanwhile, 2011 World Cup-winning all-rounder Yuvraj Singh recently joined Maratha Arabians as ir ‘Icon Player’. Yuvraj Singh anunced his retirement from all forms of international cricket earlier this year.

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2019 Abu Dhabi T10 League

third edition of Abu Dhabi T10 league will commence from vember 15. 10-overs-a-side tournament will run for nine days and it will feature 8 teams, just like previous edition. After its successful debut in 2017, tournament has gained widespre popularity from cricketing community, making it one of highly-anticipated limited-overs competition of year. Heavyweights from all over world will once again be participating in annual tournament as all eight teams gear up to earn coveted T10 title.

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