Joe Denly, the former England opening batsman, and Alishan Sharafu attempted to win some support for their new <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2023/01/09/when-does-the-ilt20-start-and-how-can-i-watch-the-matches-in-the-uae/" target="_blank">International League T20</a> franchise with a meet and greet with students in Dubai. The duo will be playing for Sharjah Warriors when the new 20-over competition begins in Dubai on Friday. The six-team tournament includes three franchises who are owned by Indian Premier League franchises – Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. The remaining three – <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2023/01/10/colin-munro-confident-ahead-of-ilt20-bow-as-desert-vipers-show-their-true-colours/" target="_blank">Desert Vipers</a>, Gulf Giants and the Warriors – are having to attempt to build their own fanbases from scratch. In the lead up to the tournament, Denly and Sharafu, who plays for the UAE national team, conducted a clinic for the pupils of the Indian International School in Dubai Silicon Oasis.