CP Rizwan

A few years back CP Rizwan wanted to return to Kerala from the UAE when he got a job with the postal department in order to resume his pursuit of a Ranji Trophy spot.

CP Rizwan, the first Malayali to score a century in international cricket, is set to become the first from the state to captain an international cricket team. The 34-year-old from Thalassery has replaced Ahmed Raza as the captain of the UAE T20 squad, announced on Thursday, that will feature in the Asia Cup Qualifiers beginning on Saturday. Raza, however, will continue to lead the UAE ODI side.

CP Rizwan, the first Malayali to score a century in international cricket, is set to become the first from the state to captain an international cricket team.

Gulf Giants have launched their jersey for the inaugural edition of the International League T20 (ILT20) set to be held across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah from January 13, 2023 to February 12, 2023.

Captain Paras Khadka's hundred, the first ever by a Nepal batsman in ODIs, gave his side their maiden ODI series win as they triumphed over UAE by four wickets.