Desert Vipers' latest recruits, left-arm spinning all-rounder Aryan Lakra and leg-spinner Karthik Meiyappan join us in the latest episode of Vipers Voices. Then we have, Desert Vipers Sustainability Manager, Ben Hardy-Jones to understand a bit more about why the side’s drive to reduce its carbon footprint is so important. And Colin Munro, the Desert Vipers captain, also explains his perspective on the issue, in what is a fascinating chat on a very important subject.

Desert Vipers pick hat-trick hero Karthik Meiyappan and former UAE under-19 captain Aryan Lakra to complete their UAE signings for Season two of the DP World ILT20

Retained by the Desert Vipers, Rohan Mustafa also hopes to retain his role as opener in season two of the DP World ILT20

Carl’s role is to work with the slow-bowling talent within the franchise and in a fascinating interview he allows a peak behind the curtain at how he goes about his job, including his interactions with Wanindu Hasaranga, the Sri Lanka wrist spinner who was one of the few slow bowlers to enjoy concerted success in the first edition of the ILT20.

“IF WE (NETHERLANDS) PLAY OUR BEST CRICKET WE HAVE THE CHANCE TO WIN GAMES.” DESERT VIPERS EXCITING NEW ALL-ROUNDER BAS DE LEEDE LOOKS TO MAKE A MARK AT THE ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP IN INDIA

James is preparing to work with New Zealand at the Cricket World Cup in India in October and November but, ahead of that, he took the time to chat with us about his reflections on the first edition of the ILT20 when the Vipers finished as runners-up, as well as his work since then, the Vipers’ new signings for season two and plenty more besides.