The Emirates D50 cricket tournament is set to begin on Wednesday, with eight teams from across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) competing for the coveted title. This year’s tournament promises to be an exciting affair, with some of the top cricketers in the country set to take the field.
The tournament is being held in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with matches scheduled to take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium and Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The eight teams participating in the tournament are Emirates Blues, Dubai, Fujairah, Ajman, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain.
The Emirates Blues will be led by Waheed Ahmed, while Dubai will be captained by Adnaan Khan. Fujairah, who won the previous edition of the tournament, will be led by Ahmed Raza, while Ajman will be captained by Asif Khan. Sharjah will be led by Kashif Daud, while Abu Dhabi will be captained by Mazhar Bashir. Ras Al Khaimah will be led by Yuvraj Sharma, while Umm Al Quwain will be captained by Basil Hameed.
The tournament will be played in a round-robin format, with each team playing seven matches. The top four teams at the end of the round-robin stage will qualify for the semi-finals, with the winners of the semi-finals progressing to the final.
The tournament is being held under strict COVID-19 protocols, with all players and support staff required to undergo regular testing and adhere to social distancing norms. The tournament will be broadcast live on the UAE Cricket Board’s YouTube channel, allowing fans from across the world to follow the action.
The Emirates D50 tournament has been a platform for many up-and-coming cricketers in the UAE to showcase their skills and stake a claim for a spot in the national team. Over the years, the tournament has produced several talented cricketers who have gone on to represent the UAE at the international level.
With the quality of cricket on display and the talent on show, the Emirates D50 tournament promises to be a thrilling affair for fans of the sport. The tournament provides an opportunity for cricket fans to witness some of the top talent in the UAE, and it will be interesting to see which team emerges as the champion at the end of it all.
