Andre Fletcher commands big payday of $260,000 at historic DP World ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction

DUBAI: The West Indies’ Andre Fletcher capped a day of drama at the first-ever DP World ILT20 player auction, emerging as the most expensive player with a price tag of a whopping $260,000.

MI Emirates outbid rivals to secure the explosive batter for a fourth consecutive season. Close behind was England’s Scott Currie, snapped up by Dubai Capitals for $250,000.

England’s Liam Dawson led the pack amongst the pacers acquired for $170,000 by Gulf Giants while Naveen-ul-Haq was secured for $100,000 by MI Emirates.

UAE pacers were the flavor of the auction, with Junaid Siddique going to Sharjah Warriorz for $170,000 (Right-to-Match), making him their most expensive buy. Muhammad Rohid also drew a six-figure deal, going to MI Emirates for $140,000 (RTM).

Some of the standout performers from the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament also converted their success into franchise deals at the auction.

UAE pacer Haider Razzaq, the leading wicket-taker in Sharjah Warriorz Development’s title-winning campaign earlier this year, was purchased by Gulf Giants for $50,000.

Player of the Tournament, Sanjay Pahal, an all-rounder who impressed throughout, was retained by Desert Vipers for $10,000. Raees Ahmed, who was amongst the top three run-getters, went back to Sharjah Warriorz at his base price of $10,000.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders eagerly pursued Scotland’s Brandon McMullen for $110,000, while also picking up Michael Pepper and Unmukt Chand at their base price of $40,000, along with England’s George Garton for $10,000.

Their Associate Nation pool was reinforced by Kuwait’s Adnan Idrees ($10,000), while the UAE core featured Ibrar Ahmad ($22,000, RTM), Ajay Kumar ($10,000) and Abdul Manan Ali ($10,000).

Desert Vipers acquired