The UAE men’s cricket team is all set to sharpen its Asia Cup preparation in the Inverex Solar Energy presents Bank Alfalah T20I Tri-Series 2025 at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium. However, skipper Mohammad Waseem will lead the 15-member UAE cricket squad against the regional powerhouse Afghanistan and Pakistan in a high-intensity dress rehearsal for the ACC Asia Cup 2025, which will kick start in the UAE on September 9.
Why does this tri-series matter?
In an interview with the Gulf News, Head Coach Lalchand Rajput says the timing is perfect after a four-nation outing in Uganda, where every player got minutes. He said that beating test-playing countries, like Bangladesh, has given them relief.
Moreover, Rajput noted that playing against Afghanistan and Pakistan before the Asia Cup 2025 is the best preparation. In addition, he further highlights that fielding, fitness, and mental strength are non-negotiable. Thus, evening training, mandatory yo-yo tests, and selection based on full fitness underline the team’s standards.
UAE Cricket Squad (15)
- Muhammad Waseem ©
- Alishan Sharafu
- Aryansh Sharma (wk)
- Asif Khan
- Dhruv Parashar
- Ethan D’Souza
- Haider Ali
- Harshit Kaushik
- Junaid Siddique
- Muhammad Farooq
- Muhammad Jawadullah
- Muhammad Zohaib
- Rahul Chopra (wk)
- Rohid Khan
- Saghir Khan.
Support staff
- Amjad Ezzi (team manager)
- Lalchand Rajput (head coach)
- Azharuddin Qureshi (strength & conditioning)
- Manipreet Sidhu (video analyst)
- Manish Pradeshi (physiotherapist).
Tickets & matchday info
Tickets are on sale online and at the Sharjah Stadium box office.
- General stands: from Dh30
- Gold/Platinum: from Dh100
- Hospitality (Diamond, VIP Suites, Royal Lounge): from Dh400
Gates open: 4 pm for Pakistan–Afghanistan games; 5 pm for UAE fixtures.
Full schedule — Sharjah Cricket Stadium (7 pm starts)
- Aug 29: Afghanistan vs Pakistan
- Aug 30: UAE vs Pakistan
- Sep 1: Afghanistan vs UAE
- Sep 2: Afghanistan vs Pakistan
- Sep 4: Pakistan vs UAE
- Sep 5: Afghanistan vs UAE
- Sep 7: Final
As mentioned in the schedule, you will be able to enjoy the UAE matches on Aug 30, September 1, 4, and 5.
What to watch in this tri-series?
The recent wins of the UAE have created a self-belief. Rajput said, “If you can beat Bangladesh, why not target other upsets? Anything can happen in the T20.” So, the cricket team of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has entered Sharjah with positive momentum due to home conditions, a settled base, and a fitness-first selection policy. So, there is a chance to give statement results before the Asia Cup.
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