Abu Dhabi T10 league: ‘Watch out Abu Dhabi — a Gayle storm is coming’

Abu Dhabi : Former West Indies cricketer and T20 stalwart Chris Gayle can’t wait to feature in the Abu Dhabi T10 league. Gayle, the first player to smash 1,000 sixes in T20 cricket, has said the shorter the format, the more exciting the game becomes for him.
“The shorter the format, the more exciting the game becomes, I can’t wait to play at the Zayed Cricket Stadium again, watch out Abu Dhabi — a Gayle storm is coming!” said Gayle, who will play for Team Abu Dhabi said in a statement.
The eight sides, which will lock horns from January 28 to February 6, are Team Abu Dhabi, Maratha Arabians, Bangla Tigers, Deccan Gladiators, Qalandars, Delhi Bulls, Northern Warriors, and the Karnataka Tuskers who have been rebranded and will be known as Pune Devils.
This season of the Abu Dhabi T10 will see the world’s best take part, including the six-hitting West Indian machine Andre Russell, Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi.
The Qalandars boasts World T20 winner and Pakistani legend Shahid Afridi in their ranks. He held the record for the fastest century in the ODI format for more than 17 years.
“I look forward to coming back to the Abu Dhabi T10 and playing in one most stunning stadiums in the world” said Afridi.