Royal Desert Champions Enter a New Era of Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket

Royal Desert Champions will make their debut in Abu Dhabi T10 Season X, bringing a new team and a distinct identity to cricket's fastest format.

With Abu Dhabi roots, the franchise is built on the belief that champions are revealed when conditions are toughest. The desert embodies the qualities the team stands for: resilience, courage, adaptability and ambition.

The team's identity is rooted in the idea of the Desert Champion: someone who arrives with ambition, embraces the challenge and keeps pushing forward. That philosophy will guide the Champions on and off the field.

Amit Narang, Owner of Royal Desert Champions, said:

“We have the opportunity to create something distinctive from the ground up: a team that the emirate can be proud of, a brand that connects with fans locally and globally, and a franchise with the ambition to build a lasting legacy.”

The Champions arrive as the Abu Dhabi T10 enters a new chapter under Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub. The 2026 tournament runs from 7 to 20 November at Zayed Cricket Stadium.

Born of the desert. Built on dreams. Royal Desert Champions are ready to ride.