Champions UAE Bulls Become First Founding Franchise For New Era Of Abu Dhabi T10

Same Energy, New Ethos — and the UAE Bulls lead the charge into Abu Dhabi T10's next innings 🏏

Like a raga that begins with thealap and gradually builds, the Abu Dhabi T10 is entering its next movement. And fittingly, the defending champions, the UAE Bulls, have become the very first founding franchise confirmed for this new era. 🐂

The 2026 edition runs Nov 7–20 at the iconic Zayed Cricket Stadium, competing under a fresh 10-year licence model following Deloitte's Invitation to Bid. The Bulls — part of the T10 journey since 2017, originally competing as Delhi Bulls before rebranding — now join under stronger governance via Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub (ADCSH), backed by ADSC.

Their coaching setup remains a class act: Head Coach Andy Flower steers the ship, with Dwayne Bravo continuing as bowling coach and mentor. After reaching the final in 2024, they went one better in 2025 with a dominant title win — and now set their sights on the defence.

Owner Neelesh Bhatnagar spoke of belief in the T10 product and confidence in the new stewardship, while Flower echoed his deepening connection to the club and the relaunched tournament. CEO Matt Boucher framed it as "our next innings" — retaining the intensity and entertainment fans love, while building for the decade ahead.

Some things, like a great cricketing defence or a long musical lineage, endure. The UAE Bulls are answering the call. 🎶

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Source: NDTV Sports