Yusuf Pathan replaces Rovman Powell as the skipper of Dubai Capitals in ILT20

Dubai Capitals have installed Yusuf Pathan as their new captain for the remainder of the International League T20.

The 40-year-old former India international takes over from Rovman Powell. No reason has been disclosed for the switch.

Yusuf's tenure will begin against MI Emirates in what is the Capitals' final regular-season match, with victory needed to keep them in the hunt for the semi-finals.

West Indies batter Powell has led Capitals to three wins in eight completed games, with one no result,



leaving them fifth in the table. With the bat, he is the team's highest run-scorer with 320 at 53.33.

Sharjah Warriors face Gulf Giants in the final match of the group phase on Monday (January 6).

Yusuf, a three-time IPL winner, has played 274 T20s scoring 4,852 runs and taking 99 wickets.

During a five-year international career, he played 57 ODIs and 22 T20Is.

More recently, his outings have been limited to the Royal Safety World Series, T10 Cricket League and Legends League Cricket.