Send us a text In this episode we present the second installment of our Season 4 review. Desert Vipers Director of Cricket Tom Moody reflects on all the highlights and challenges faced during an action-packed tournament which saw the Vipers winning the trophy in their third final in four seasons. Tom has confirmed his commitment to the Vipers in Season 5 and he is eager to start laying the groundwork for another successful year, and keeping the winning momentum going. https://www...

Send us a text In this episode we have the first part of our Season 4 wrap-up. Desert Vipers CEO Phil Oliver reflects on the team’s maiden DP World ILT20 title, talking us through the work that went on behind the scenes to help ensure the ultimate success of the franchise. Phil also looks ahead to Season 5 - the planning starts now for the team to try and become the first to retain the title! https://www.thedesertvipers.com https://twitter.com/TheDesertVipers https://www.instagram.com/thede...

Send us a text In this episode we celebrate the Desert Vipers winning the DP World ILT20 for the first time! After two runners-up finishes, the Vipers won this time with an emphatic 46-run success against MI Emirates. We hear from Head Coach James Foster, bowlers Khuzaima bin Tanveer, Usman Tariq and David Payne, batter Max Holden and CEO Phil Oliver as all of them reflect on what this triumph means to them and to the team. https://www.thedesertvipers.com https://twitter.com/TheDesertVi...

Send us a text In this episode we hear from Vipers captain Sam Curran ahead of the final of the DP World ILT20, against MI Emirates at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday the 4th of January. Sam gives us his thoughts on the threat that MI Emirates pose, talks us through his captaincy style and what he expects from the big game as the Vipers, having reached their third final in four seasons, look to secure a maiden title. https://www.thedesertvipers.com https://twitter.com/TheDesertVip...

Send us a text In this episode we hear from the Vipers' Pakistani mystery spinner Usman Tariq, who announced himself with three wickets in Qualifier 1 against MI Emirates to help propel the side to the final. Usman tells us about how he ended up at the Vipers, his unique bowling style, his meteoric rise over the past year or so, including a stellar spell in the Caribbean Premier League, his international aspirations and much more. It's well worth your time! Tickets for the final of the DP...

Send us a text In this episode we speak with Andries Gous, one of the heroes for the team in a 45-run win over MI Emirates in Qualifier 1 in Abu Dhabi. Andries scored 120 not out as the Vipers, put into bat, scorched their way to 233 for one, with Fahkar Zaman making 69 and Sam Curran an unbeaten 38 from only 12 balls. Andries and Fakhar added 157, a new tournament first wicket record, while Andries' individual score is the highest in tournament history. MI Emirates responded with 188 for...

Send us a text This time we hear from Director of Cricket Tom Moody. Tom looks back at the Vipers setting a record for most wins in the league stage of the DP World ILT20 - eight - and forward to the play-off stage with the first assignment being Qualifier 1 against MI Emirates in Abu Dhabi. He assesses the performances of key performers like Sam Curran, Khuzaima bin Tanveer and Max Holden, and also discusses the arrival of two replacement players - Zafar Gohar and Usman Tariq. If you w...

Send us a text In this episode we hear from Vipers new boy Zafar Gohar, the left-arm spinner who has joined the franchise in place of Noor Ahmad. Zafar tells us how his joining the Vipers came about, gives us a bit of background about himself and his cricketing journey and tells us about his expectations for the week ahead - and beyond. If you want tickets for any of the play-offs or the final then you can buy them at www.tickets.virginmegastore.me/ae/ilt20 https://www.thedesertvipers.com...

Send us a text In this episode we hear from fast bowling coach Azhar Mahmood after the Vipers became the first side in the history of the DP World ILT20 to win eight matches in the regular season, beating the Sharjah Warriorz by five wickets with three balls to spare at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The Vipers won thanks to a disciplined bowling display as the Warriorz were restricted to 140 for seven. Max Holden then made an unbeaten 65, during the course of which he became the leading run-...

Send us a text In this episode we catch up with wicketkeeper-batter Andries Gous. Andries is on the comeback trail after injuring a calf muscle in the fourth match of the season, against MI Emirates but he’s now close to a return to action and in our conversation, he talks about how he suffered the injury, his rehabilitation, what it’s been like on the sidelines and plenty more. It’s a chat that’s well worth your time! https://www.thedesertvipers.com https://twitter.com/TheDeser...