David Payne on winning two T20 titles in 2026, injury & trying to go back-to-back in Season 5!

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we hear from left-arm fast bowler David Payne, back with the franchise for a third season in a row after being picked up in the draft at the start of October. David was one of the Vipers’ outstanding players last season and he’s back with one aim in mind – to help the side become the first team to go back-to-back with DP World ILT20 titles. We chatted with David about a remarkable 2026 in which he’s experienced the highs of two T20 titles in different parts of the world but also an injury that sidelined him for much of the UK season. As ever with Vipers Voices, it’s a chat that’s well worth your time. If you want to watch the Vipers live, starting with the opening match of the tournament, against MI Emirates in a repeat of last season’s final on Saturday the 21st of November, then it couldn’t be easier. Just go to thedesertvipers.com/fixtures And if you’re interested in signing up your child for the Vipers’ junior programmes then please visit thedesertvipers.com/talent-pathway where you’ll find all the details. https://www.thedesertvipers.com https://twitter.com/TheDesertVipers https://www.instagram.com/thedesertvipers/ https://balqiscapital.com https://www.thedesertvipers.com/fixtures