UAE the next team to make international ‘breakthrough’ says Gulf Giants’ Trott

DUBAI: Jonathan Trott, newly appointed head coach of the Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants, has underlined the growing significance of the DP World ILT20 and its Development Tournament in shaping the future of cricket in the UAE.
Speaking at the recently concluded Development Tournament, where the Gulf Giants development side made a semifinal run, Trott praised the quality of talent and the league’s role in raising standards.
“This is my first year with the Gulf Giants, and I’m very excited about that,” Trott said. “Seeing all the local and natural talent is very good.

Exciting times for us, certainly with the auction coming up, so a lot to get right. I’ve been very happy with the side we have in our development team, who have been playing some good cricket.

And it’s always good to see what the other opposition teams are up to and the players that they have ahead of the auction.”
The DP World ILT20 Season 4 Player Auction is scheduled to take place just days after the Asia Cup. Trott acknowledged that performances here could directly influence selection decisions.
“The auction at the end of September is going to be great and exciting,” he noted.

“It’s important to see what talent is on offer, and tournaments like this provide exactly that opportunity. You get to assess not only the skills but also how players react under pressure.

For coaches and teams, it’s invaluable insight ahead of finalizing squads for the season.”
Trott, the former English international with over 100 appearances across formats, has followed the DP World ILT20 closely since its inception. With a minimum of two UAE players mandated in the playing XI, he emphasized the unique platform it provides for local cricketers to test themselves alongside