The Deccan Gladiators have been a prominent name in the Abu Dhabi T10 League since its inception in 2019. They’ve established their mark and written their name in league history by winning the championship title twice in a row in 2021-22 and 2022. Nicholas Pooran leads the Gladiators’ charge, whose remarkable leadership and performance on the field have been critical to their winning campaigns.
In preparation for the 2023 season, the Deccan Gladiators retained five key players who have been crucial to their past triumphs: Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Joshua Little, and Zahoor Khan.
As part of their pre-draft signings, the Gladiators have added further strength to their squad with the inclusion of the renowned pacer Trent Boult and the skilful all-rounder Imad Wasim.
In the 2023 players’ draft, the Deccan Gladiators have continued their pursuit of excellence by acquiring top-quality players. Some of their notable picks include Sherfane Rutherford, Fabian Allen, Joe Clarke, David Wiese and Nuwan Thushara.
Deccan Gladiators Retained Players List Ahead of 2023 Players Draft
| Player | Nationality | Role |
| Nicholas Pooran | West Indies | Wicket-Keeper |
| Andre Russell | West Indies | All-Rounder |
| Tom Kohler-Cadmore | England | Wicket-Keeper |
| Joshua Little | Ireland | Bowler |
| Zahoor Khan | UAE | Bowler |
Deccan Gladiators Pre-Signings in 2023
| Player | Nationality | Role |
| Trent Boult | New Zealand | Bowler |
| Imad Wasim | Pakistan | All-Rounder |
Deccan Gladiators List of Players Picks In 2023 Players Draft
| Player | Nationality | Role |
| Sherfane Rutherford | West Indies | Batter |
| Fabian Allen | West Indies | All-Rounder |
| Joe Clarke | England | Batter |
| Zahir Khan | Afghanistan | Bowler |
| Waqar Salamkheil | Afghanistan | Bowler |
| Mohammad Zahid | UAE | All-Rounder |
| Nav Pabreja | UAE | All-Rounder |
| Khawaja Nafay | Pakistan | Batter |
| David Wiese | Namibia | All-Rounder |
| Nuwan Thushara | Sri Lanka | Bowler |
Deccan Gladiators Complete Squad For Abu Dhabi T10 League 2023
Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Joshua Little, Zahoor Khan, Trent Boult, Imad Wasim, Sherfane Rutherford, Fabian Allen, Joe Clarke, Zahir Khan, David Wiese, Nuwan Thushara, Waqar Salamkheil, Mohammad Zahid, Nav Pabreja, Khawaja Nafay.
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