Pakistan Batter Named Icon Player for New United Tigers Franchise
Pakistan’s experienced left-handed batter Fakhar Zaman has joined United Tigers for the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026. The newly established franchise has signed Fakhar as its icon player ahead of its debut campaign in the tournament.
The signing adds another Pakistan international to the United Tigers squad as the franchise prepares for its first appearance in the competition. Fakhar brings extensive experience from international cricket as well as franchise leagues around the world, making him one of the most recognizable players attached to the new team.
United Tigers have also secured two other Pakistan players as pre-draft signings. Iftikhar Ahmed has been named in the Platinum category, while Faheem Ashraf is also part of the franchise’s early signings. The combination gives United Tigers a group of experienced Pakistan players before the main draft.
Fakhar’s selection as the icon player places him at the centre of the franchise’s plans for the T10 competition. His aggressive batting style has made him particularly suited to short-format cricket, where quick scoring during a limited number of deliveries can have a major influence on the result of a match.
The Abu Dhabi T10 2026 draft is scheduled for September 30, while the tournament is set to begin on November 7. United Tigers will enter the competition as a new franchise, with Fakhar expected to be one of the key players around whom the side builds its batting approach.
The signing also adds another opportunity for Fakhar to feature in franchise cricket alongside Pakistan teammates. With Iftikhar Ahmed and Faheem Ashraf also joining United Tigers, the franchise already has a strong connection to Pakistan cricket ahead of its first T10 campaign.
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