News DeskDubai, UAE – The UAE Men’s cricket team is gearing up for the highly anticipated Gulf Cricket T20I Championship, set to commence in Doha, Qatar on September 15, 2023. The UAE team will be led by Mohammad Waseem as they compete against formidable opponents from the Gulf region, including Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. The championship promises thrilling cricket action, with each team facing off against all others once in the group stage. The top two teams will battle it out in the championship final on September 23, 2023.
In an exciting development, the UAE squad welcomes the inclusion of uncapped left-arm spinner Nilansh Keswani, adding depth and diversity to their bowling lineup. Additionally, the return of seamer Raja Akifullah Khan, who last played in the T20I series against Afghanistan in February, bolsters the team’s pace attack.
Notably, 13 players from the UAE squad were part of the recent hard-fought T20I series against New Zealand, where they narrowly lost 2-1 in Dubai. Their experience from that series will undoubtedly be valuable in the upcoming championship.
The UAE’s Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2023 campaign kicks off with a match against Oman on September 16. Subsequently, they will face Saudi Arabia on September 17, Kuwait on September 19, Qatar on September 20, and Bahrain on September 22.
The UAE squad for Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2023 comprises:
- Mohammad Waseem (Captain)
- Ali Naseer
- Aayan Afzal Khan
- Ansh Tandon
- Aryansh Sharma
- Asif Khan
- Basil Hameed
- Junaid Siddique
- Muhammad Faraazuddin
- Muhammad Jawadullah
- Nilansh Keswani
- Raja Akifullah Khan
- Sanchit Sharma
- Vriitya Aravind
- Zahoor Khan
The support staff assisting the team includes:
- Amjad Ezzi (Manager)
- Mudassar Nazar (Head Coach)
- Ahmed Raza (Assistant Coach)
- Azharuddin Qureshi (Strength and Conditioning Coach)
- Karthikeyan Rathinam (Analyst)
- Manish Pardeshi (Physiotherapist)
Cricket enthusiasts across the Gulf region are eagerly awaiting the start of the Gulf Cricket T20I Championship, and the UAE squad is all set to compete at their best for the coveted title. The stage is set for thrilling encounters and remarkable cricketing moments in Doha, Qatar. Stay tuned for live updates and coverage of this exciting championship.
