David Warner is expected to fulfil his commitments with Sydney Thunder before taking up a deal with Dubai Capitals in the ILT20, although Australia international duty could also be a factor in his availability.
On Monday, Warner was unveiled among Capitals’ new batch of signings – which also included England quick Mark Wood – for the tournament that will take place in January and February, and may overlap with the latter part of the BBL. Warner is due to be available for Thunder after the Pakistan Test series finishes in early January, having said he wants to finish in the format at the SCG. But he would require a No Objection Certificate from Cricket Australia to play in the ILT20 in the UAE.
However, the extent of any potential fixture clash is unclear with confirmation of the ILT20 start dates still awaited. Shortly after the inaugural edition was completed, January 13, 2024 was announced as the beginning of season two, but it’s understood that this has yet to be inked in.