Akif raja

DP World ILT20: UAE pacer Akif Raja lauded skipper David Warner for his support during the ongoing DP World ILT20 season 2. Speaking ahead of their clash against the Gulf Giants at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Akif credited the Australian for all his help during his time with the GMR Sports-owned team till now.

“I'm very grateful to have David Warner as my Captain this season. It's his faith in me that has helped me grow. He has given me a fixed role to work on, and I have focused on that. It's a surreal experience with him as captain,” shared the right-arm medium fast bowler.

Now playing in his second season with the Capitals, Akif has settled into the squad and is confident about the future. “I feel more comfortable this time around since it is my second season in the ILT20 with the Dubai Capitals. This team is now like a family to me, with all the international players as well as the younger UAE players working closely together. We have won two of the three games that we have played till now, so the future of our team seems bright,” he added.