DP World ILT20 • Season 5
Sharjah Warriorz Team 2026
Sharjah Warriorz enter DP World ILT20 Season 5 with a new head coach, a rebuilt playing group and another opportunity to pursue the franchise’s first ILT20 championship.
Team Overview
Sharjah Warriorz in ILT20 Season 5
Sharjah Warriorz represent Sharjah in the DP World International League T20 and are owned by Capri Global. The franchise has competed in every edition of the tournament since the inaugural season.
Season 5 brings another significant rebuild. Sharjah entered the campaign with Adam Milne, James Vince and Waqar Salamkheil as pre-auction signings, while Sikandar Raza returned to the franchise.
The 1 October 2026 player auction then expanded the group with additional international and UAE talent. Full player-by-player information is kept on the dedicated Sharjah Warriorz squad page rather than repeated here.
Season 5
Sharjah’s 2026 Reset
New Coaching Era
Adrian Birrell takes charge as head coach for Season 5, giving Sharjah new leadership after the team finished at the bottom of the Season 4 standings.
Experienced Core
James Vince, Sikandar Raza, Adam Milne and Waqar Salamkheil provided the foundation of the Season 5 rebuild before the player auction.
Auction Reinforcements
Sharjah added further batting, all-round and bowling options during the auction, including experienced international names and UAE players.
Season 5 Names
Key Players in the Sharjah Warriorz 2026 Group
These are selected names from the Season 5 group rather than the complete squad. The full roster and auction information belong on the dedicated squad page.
2026 Player Auction
How Sharjah Strengthened the Team
Sharjah Warriorz entered the auction with four players already in place and used the main and accelerated rounds to add depth across the squad.
Among the additions were Richard Gleeson, Adil Rashid, Mohammad Nabi, Paul Walter, George Linde, Brandon McMullen, Junaid Siddique and Ali Aamer Naseer. Sharjah also continued recruiting during the accelerated stage.
Auction prices, complete signing routes and the full post-auction roster are intentionally kept on the dedicated Sharjah Warriorz squad page.
Coaching
Sharjah Warriorz Head Coach 2026
Adrian Birrell
Sharjah Warriorz appointed Adrian Birrell as head coach ahead of ILT20 Season 5. His appointment marks a change in the franchise’s coaching setup as Sharjah look to recover from their sixth-place finish in Season 4.
Leadership
Who Is the Sharjah Warriorz Captain in 2026?
Not Yet Announced
Sharjah Warriorz have not yet officially confirmed their captain for Season 5. Tim Southee captained the team during Season 4, but his previous role should not automatically be carried into the rebuilt 2026 team.
Previous Season
Sharjah Warriorz Season 4 Performance
Sharjah finished sixth in Season 4 after winning three of their ten league-stage matches.
| MATCHES | WINS | LOSSES | POINTS | NRR | POSITION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 7 | 6 | -0.815 | 6th |
Franchise Record
Have Sharjah Warriorz Won the ILT20?
No. Sharjah Warriorz are still searching for their first senior ILT20 championship.
Their strongest playoff run came in Season 3, when Sharjah reached Qualifier 2. Season 5 therefore gives the franchise another opportunity to convert its playoff experience into a first title.
Sharjah
Where Do Sharjah Warriorz Play?
Sharjah Warriorz represent Sharjah, with Sharjah Cricket Stadium serving as the tournament venue most closely associated with the franchise. ILT20 matches are also staged in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, so individual match venues should be checked on the dedicated schedule page.
More Sharjah Information
Squad, Fixtures and ILT20 Teams
FAQs
Sharjah Warriorz 2026 FAQs
Who owns Sharjah Warriorz?
Sharjah Warriorz are owned by Capri Global and form part of the Capri Sports portfolio.
Who is the Sharjah Warriorz head coach in 2026?
Adrian Birrell is the Sharjah Warriorz head coach for DP World ILT20 Season 5.
Who is the Sharjah Warriorz captain in 2026?
The franchise has not yet officially announced its Season 5 captain.
Have Sharjah Warriorz won the ILT20?
No. Sharjah Warriorz are still seeking their first senior ILT20 championship.
Where can I see the full Sharjah Warriorz squad?
The complete Season 5 player list, auction additions and player details are available on the dedicated Sharjah Warriorz squad page.
Why is the team called Sharjah Warriorz instead of Sharjah Warriors?
Sharjah Warriorz is the franchise’s current official branding. Older URLs and searches may still use the previous Sharjah Warriors spelling.
Last updated:
1 October 2026
DP World ILT20 Season 5 is scheduled from 21 November to 20 December 2026.
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