Rohan Mustafa

Left-arm spinner Nikita Miller and speedster Kemar Roach saved West Indies from embarrassment as they bowled the two-time former world champions to a 32-run victory over United Arab Emirates in a warm-up match of the ICC 2019 World Cup Qualifier.

Najibullah Zadran's breezy cameo of an unbeaten 45 runs off just 16 balls and opener Paul Stirling's quick 26 runs from nine balls helped Team Abu Dhabi post an impressive 124 for 6 and down Qalandars by 21 runs in the third-place play-off match on Saturday.

The Netherlands on Tuesday sealed their berth in the ICC men's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia next year with a superb eight-wicket win over United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the qualifying play-off in Dubai.

Several UAE cricket stars have earned spots in ILT20 Season 3 teams. D'Souza joins Sharjah Warriorz, while Parashar and Lakra join Desert Vipers and MI Emirates, respectively. Teams like Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Dubai Capitals, and Gulf Giants also added players based on strong Development Tournament performances.

In a thrilling finish at the Dubai International Stadium, Tom Kohler-Cadmore’s unbeaten 83 guided Sharjah Warriorz to a three-wicket victory over the Gulf Giants. Chasing 175, Kohler-Cadmore and Rohan Mustafa's 45 helped stabilise the innings after an early wobble. Tim Southee's 3/30 restricted the Giants to 174/7. The win highlighted Warriorz's resilience under pressure.

The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that the UAE men's team will play Ireland in a four-match ODI series in January. The matches will be played on January 8, 10, 12 and 14 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi and will be streamed by joint partner ITW Consulting.

United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be playing their first international cricket series against an ICC full member team when they take on Ireland in a four-match ODI series beginning Friday. The four ODIs will be played on January 8, 10, 12 and 14 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

For the second successive night, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) endured a repeat of their Asia Cup opener against Sri Lanka--where their bowlers gave a good account for themselves only for the batsmen to come a cropper. Against Bangladesh on Friday evening, UAE's bowlers exploited the conditions well to restrict the hosts to 133-8 but their batsmen failed to make a match of it---surrendering the contest by 51 runs.

The 'Pushpa' celebration, inspired by Allu Arjun's movie, has become a trend in cricket, adopted by players like David Warner, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mohammad Amir. Amir showcased the move in the ILT20 tournament, leading Desert Vipers to a 10-wicket victory and earning Man of the Match.

The BCCI’s decision to ask the franchisees to keep one spot for a player from the associate nation in the XI in the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League has come as music to the years of cricketers from the associate nations. Former UAE captain Rohan Mustafa, who is playing for the Desert Vipers in the DP World ILT20 here, feels that it’s time that the boards of India and Pakistan introduce a similar rule in the Indian Premier League and the Pakistan Super League too.

Former England wicket-keeper batter Sarah Taylor has become the first woman coach in men's professional franchise cricket after she was named assistant coach of Team Abu Dhabi for the Abu Dhabi T10 league beginning November 19.

Ahead of the first ODI against Ireland, UAE vice-captain Chirag Suri and spinner Aryan Lakra have tested positive for the coronavirus.

Oman kept themselves in contention after beating UAE by five wickets while Ireland found themselves on brink of elimination after slumping to yet another defeat, this time against Scotland by one wicket, in the ICC World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday.

Pakistan survived a top-order collapse before completing a seven-wicket win over United Arab Emirates in their second round robin league match of the Asia Cup T20 on Monday.

Northern Warriors' power-hitters Lendl Simmons and Rovman Powell led their team into the final of the Abu Dhabi T10 final as the side defeated Team Abu Dhabi in the Eliminator.

The month of March witnessed Team USA’s historic tour to Dubai to play 2 T20s and 7 ODIs (One Day Internationals) in preparation for the upcoming WCL2 (World Cup League 2) Tournament in Namibia. WCL2 tournament begins on April 20th, it will be crucial for Team USA as it provides an opportunity for the USA to gain ODI status.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders secured their first win in DP World ILT20 Season 3, defeating Sharjah Warriorz by 30 runs. Jason Holder and David Willey were instrumental in defending a target of 159/5, while late innings contributions from Andre Russell and Laurie Evans ensured a competitive total.

Desert Vipers achieved an impressive eight-wicket win over Sharjah Warriorz, highlighted by UAE debutant Khuzaima Tanveer's remarkable 4/22. Sam Curran praised Tanveer's promising future. Alex Hales (83*) and Curran (52*) led a swift chase to seal victory in 14.5 overs, showcasing the Vipers' dominant performance and the potential of local talent.

Scotland's Brandon McMullen has etched his name in ODI history, achieving the milestone of 1,000 runs and 50 wickets in just 33 matches, surpassing cricketing legends. He now stands as the second-fastest to reach this double, only behind Ryan Ten Doeschate.

Mahmudullah Riyadh produced an all-round effort to guide hosts Bangladesh to a comprehensive 51-run win against United Arab Emirates in the Asia Cup T20 tournament.