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Muhammad Waseem Named Captain As UAE Announce Squad For T20I Tri-Series



UAE players after series win against Bangladesh (Source:@ICC/X.com)UAE players after series win against Bangladesh (Source:@ICC/X.com)

The United Arab Emirates Cricket Board has announced the 15-member squad for the T20I tri-series set to start on August 29. The series will include Pakistan and Afghanistan, and Muhammed Waseem has been handed the responsibility of leading the home team.

Onus On Experienced UAE Players Ahead Of Afghanistan, Pakistan Challenge

The squad includes proven performers like Asif Khan and Alishan Sharafu, and they would form the core of the batting line-up alongside the captain and hard-hitting opener, Muhammad Waseem.

On the bowling front, the likes of Junaid Siddique and Muhammad Jawadullah will be key, while Haider Ali has also emerged as a genuine wicket-taker in the last few series. The series is an important one for the hosts as it will help them challenge themselves against two quality teams like Afghanistan and Pakistan before the all-important Asia Cup

Also, the Asia Cup squad is likely to be announced soon, and selectors might go with more or less the same arsenal for the continental event as well.

UAE Aim To Strengthen Stature After Bangladesh Win

The UAE have also played some good cricket in the recent past, and recently created history by beating Bangladesh in the same conditions in a three-match T20I series. They now have an opportunity to iron out their flaws and get more experience playing against big teams.

UAE will play their first match of the tri-series on August 30 against Pakistan, while they will go head-to-head against Afghanistan on September 1. All the matches will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, a venue which is traditionally known for some big scores.

In the Asia Cup, the UAE are placed alongside India, Pakistan and Oman in Group A, and they will start their campaign against the T20 World Cup Champions on September 10.

UAE Squad For T20I Tri-Series 2025: 

Muhammad Waseem (captain), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Asif Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Ethan D’ Souza, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Rahul Chopra (wicketkeeper), Rohid Khan and Saghir Khan.