Official Twenty20 Champions League Player List – CLT20

Frequently Asked Questions on CLT20

Official CLT20 Mission Statement?

The Airtel Champions League Twenty20 is a platform where the world's best domestic teams get the opportunity to pit their cricketing skills against each other.

Who is the primary sponsor and official name of CLT20?

Airtel Champions League Twenty20

What do the King Pins have to say?

Chairman of the CLT20 Lalit Modi said

"Never before has a domestic cricket tournament featured as many cricket superstars as the inaugural CLT20. As expected, almost all eligible international stars have confirmed their attendance at domestic cricket's showpiece event.

Picking a winner of the tournament is impossible. While some of the squads consist almost entirely of international players, there is enough high-class talent in all teams to ensure that no team enters the Airtel Champions League Twenty20 as overwhelming favourites.

With just 30 days to go until the first ball is bowled, today's announcement of the teams is another important milestone as we build towards the first match on October 8."

Dean Kino, Champions League Twenty20 Governing Council Member and Director of Legal and Business Affairs, said:

"When the Champions League Twenty20 concept was first devised by the BCCI, Cricket Australia and Cricket South Africa, we set out to create a tournament that reflected cricket's global appeal and would be a true test between the best of best.

The quality of players who will line up for their respective teams, coupled with the billions of people who will follow the tournament through host broadcaster ESPN Star Sports, will do this vision justice.

A number of players, including AB de Villiers, Paul Collingwood, Dirk Nannes and Daniel Vettori will represent their 'away' teams in the tournament, highlighting the global nature of domestic Twenty20 cricket."

Manu Sawhney, Managing Director, ESPN STAR Sports, said:

“The much awaited Champions League Twenty20 has got teams, players and fans brimming with excitement, and the announcement of match schedules for this October’s tournament will certainly raise the levels of anticipation even higher. We are looking forward to showcasing this exciting marquee cricket property across the globe to passionate fans in the most engaging and entertaining manner.”

James Sutherland, Chief Executive Officer, Cricket Australia, said:

"Cricket fans across Australia and the world are indeed eagerly awaiting the inaugural edition of the Champions League Twenty20. The CLT20 is set to build on the success of the KFC Big Bash Twenty20 competition in Australia and elsewhere in a manner which accelerates the development of cricket globally. I am certain that the CLT20 will undoubtedly benefit interstate cricket in Australia and equivalent levels elsewhere, giving players at that level a chance to hone and perfect their cricketing skills when they come up against the best domestic cricketers from around the world."

Gerald Majola, Chief Executive, Cricket South Africa, said:

"The Champions League Twenty20 will electrify global audiences come October, and South African fans will definitely follow their favorite Pro T20 and Indian Premier League teams after the success of Season 2009. I am certain that CLT20 will encourage the pipeline of cricket development from the club, affiliate and franchise levels through to the international arenas. I am sure the global broadcast of the Champions League Twenty20 will ignite the passion of cricket lovers the world over."

Who has Commercial Rights to CLT20?

ESPN STAR Sports is the commercial rights holders for Champions League Twenty20 for a period of 10 years.

Who made the CLT20?

Board of Control for Cricket in India, Cricket Australia and Cricket South Africa

How much money will the winner make in CLT20?

The 2009 Champions League Twenty20 will offer teams US$6 million in prize money, more than any other competition in world cricket. The prize money will be shared between the teams and their players.

Who is in the CLT20 Governing Council?

Lalit Modi, N. Srinivasan, James Sutherland, Niranjan Shah, Dean Kino and Gerald Majola, together with its founding members.

Who are the Exciting Players to Keep a Watch for?

Graeme Smith, Virender Sehwag, Brett Lee, Brendon McCullum, Paul Collingwood and Dwayne Bravo.

Where can I find a schedule?

Please check the official CLT20 schedule post.

How many Teams are in the CLT20?

12

How many people within a Team?

15

When does the Champions League Twent20 start?

October 8-23, 2009

Where is the CLT20 going to be played?

In 3 venues - Delhi, Hyderabad and Bangalore.

Official Champions League Twenty20 Squads for 2009?