March 4th, 2015 | by
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Mohamed Tauqir, the UAE captain, won the toss and inserted Pakistan in Napier. UAE named the same XI that was thrashed by India, and the decision to bowl first on a pitch that is usually full of runs might be interpreted as a...
February 27th, 2015 | by
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UAE were clearly out of their depth at the World T20 last year in Bangladesh, but they have given a much better account of themselves so far in this World Cup. They have posted big totals in both their games, and put Zimbabwe and...
February 18th, 2015 | by
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Far from the cavernous MCG, where they played a warm-up match against Australia last week, the UAE will begin their World Cup campaign in the small New Zealand city of Nelson on Thursday. The fans at the Saxton Oval will largely...
February 14th, 2015 | by
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Misbah-ul-Haq has counselled his young team they have nothing to fear about the opening World Cup game against India, reasoning that Pakistan’s record of five defeats in as many Cup matches against their great rival means...
February 13th, 2015 | by
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They requested to train under the glare of Seddon Park’s pylons as they gear up to take on South Africa in their World Cup opener in Hamilton on Sunday. For most teams, there’s nothing unusual about that but for...
February 10th, 2015 | by
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Khurram Khan is a man of willpower, and of determination. A purser with the Emirates airline, Khurram has been to Melbourne nearly a dozen times. He typically stays in a hotel that looks out directly at the MCG. You would think...
February 9th, 2015 | by
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The UAE begin 2015 Cricket World Cup play on February 19 against Zimbabwe. Ahead of the tournament, Paul Radley introduces the members of the Emirati squad, playing in Group B at only their second World Cup and first since 1996,...
January 11th, 2015 | by
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Mohammad Tauqir Captain Age: 42 years 362 days Batting: Right-hand bat Bowling: Right-arm off-break Amjad Ali Age: 35 years 108 days Batting: Left-hand bat Bowling: Legbreak Amjad Javed Age: 34 years 190 days Batting:...