DP World ILT20 • Season 5
MI Emirates Squad 2026
The MI Emirates squad for DP World ILT20 Season 5 combines four players confirmed before the auction with 15 additions secured during the 2026 player auction and accelerated rounds.
Season 5 Squad
MI Emirates Players for ILT20 2026
MI Emirates entered the Season 5 player auction with Nicholas Pooran, Rashid Khan, Romario Shepherd and Sherfane Rutherford already confirmed.
The franchise then added 15 players through the 1 October 2026 auction and accelerated stage. The current post-auction group contains 19 players, with the table below showing each player’s recruitment route and auction price where applicable.
Full Players List
MI Emirates Squad 2026
The current Season 5 squad includes returning players, a pre-auction signing, regular auction purchases, two RTM signings and six accelerated-round additions.
PLAYER |
SQUAD ROUTE |
AUCTION PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Pooran | Returning Player | — |
| Rashid Khan | Returning Player | — |
| Romario Shepherd | Returning Player | — |
| Sherfane Rutherford | Pre-Auction Signing | — |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Auction | $380,000 |
| Muhammad Waseem | RTM | $210,000 |
| Chris Jordan | Accelerated Round | $170,000 |
| Allah Ghazanfar | RTM | $150,000 |
| Lizaad Williams | Accelerated Round | $110,000 |
| James Coles | Accelerated Round | $100,000 |
| Kusal Perera | Auction | $40,000 |
| Jordon Thompson | Accelerated Round | $40,000 |
| Zahour Khan | Auction | $30,000 |
| Zain ul Abidin | Auction | $10,000 |
| Mohammad Shafeeq | Auction | $10,000 |
| Asa Tribe | Auction | $10,000 |
| Wasim Akram | Auction | $10,000 |
| Ross Adair | Accelerated Round | $10,000 |
| Faridoon Dawoodzai | Accelerated Round | $10,000 |
Before the Auction
MI Emirates Pre-Auction Players
MI Emirates had four players in place before the Season 5 player auction.
Auction Highlights
MI Emirates’ Biggest 2026 Auction Buys
$380,000
Fazalhaq Farooqi
MI Emirates’ highest-priced purchase of the Season 5 auction.
$210,000
Muhammad Waseem
Returned to MI Emirates through the Right to Match mechanism.
$170,000
Chris Jordan
One of MI Emirates’ major additions during the accelerated round.
$150,000
Allah Ghazanfar
Secured by MI Emirates through the Right to Match mechanism.
Squad Construction
How MI Emirates Built the Season 5 Squad
4
Players in place before the auction
15
Players added through the auction
2
Players secured using RTM
6
Accelerated-round additions
Right to Match
MI Emirates RTM Signings
MI Emirates used the Right to Match mechanism twice during the Season 5 auction.
Muhammad Waseem
$210,000
Allah Ghazanfar
$150,000
Late Auction Additions
MI Emirates Accelerated-Round Signings
MI Emirates remained active during the accelerated stage and added six more players.
Chris Jordan
$170,000
Lizaad Williams
$110,000
James Coles
$100,000
Jordon Thompson
$40,000
Ross Adair
$10,000
Faridoon Dawoodzai
$10,000
Season 5 Additions
Notable New Names in the MI Emirates Squad
Fazalhaq Farooqi is the headline auction addition after joining for $380,000, the highest price paid by MI Emirates during the auction. Muhammad Waseem also returns through RTM for $210,000.
Chris Jordan and Lizaad Williams strengthen the bowling group, while Kusal Perera, James Coles, Asa Tribe and other additions add further depth around an experienced pre-auction core led by Nicholas Pooran, Rashid Khan and Romario Shepherd.
Current squad status
This page reflects the MI Emirates’ current post-auction Season 5 squad. The roster may still change through permitted wildcard, replacement or subsequent official squad changes.
More MI Emirates Information
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FAQs
MI Emirates Squad 2026 FAQs
How many players are in the MI Emirates squad for 2026?
The current post-auction MI Emirates squad contains 19 players for DP World ILT20 Season 5.
Which players were with MI Emirates before the auction?
Nicholas Pooran, Rashid Khan and Romario Shepherd returned to the franchise, while Sherfane Rutherford joined as a pre-auction signing.
Who was MI Emirates’ most expensive Season 5 auction signing?
Fazalhaq Farooqi was MI Emirates’ highest-priced auction purchase at $380,000.
How much did MI Emirates pay for Muhammad Waseem?
MI Emirates secured Muhammad Waseem through the Right to Match mechanism for $210,000.
Which players did MI Emirates sign through RTM?
MI Emirates used RTM to secure Muhammad Waseem for $210,000 and Allah Ghazanfar for $150,000.
Who joined MI Emirates in the accelerated round?
Chris Jordan, Lizaad Williams, James Coles, Jordon Thompson, Ross Adair and Faridoon Dawoodzai joined during the accelerated stage.
Can the MI Emirates squad still change?
Yes. This is the current post-auction group and can still change through permitted wildcard, replacement or subsequent official squad moves.
Last updated:
1 October 2026
This page reflects the MI Emirates squad following the DP World ILT20 Season 5 player auction.
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