The united Arab Emirates (UAE) cricket team has revealed its squad for upcoming T20 tri – series featuring against Pakistan Vs Afganistan, which will be played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium from 29 August to 7 september 2025. This event is not just another set of matches ; it is essential prepration for the Asia Cup 2025, which begins immediately after the tri series.
While the squad includes familiar names, the major talking point has been the includes several new faces young players.
The four are Harshit Kaushik , Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Farooq and Muhammad Jawadullah. While Harshit is still awaiting his international debut, the other three have already featured for the UAE on big stage. Among them the experienced Junaid Siddique consistant performer for the emirates, collecting 76 ODI and 96 T20I Wickets to his name.
UAE Squad For T20 Trie- Series Against Pakistan , Afganistan:
Muhammad Waseem(c), Haider Ali, Rahul Chopra(wk), Ethan D’Souza, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Harshit Kaushik, Asif Khan, Rohan Khan, Saghir Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Alishan Sharafu,Aryansh Sharma(wk), Junaid Siddique,Muhammad Zohaib.
Key Players To Watch
Muhammad wassem
muhammed Wassem who is leading his side in tri-Series against Pakistan and Afganistan. He is best batter in in team . He carries huge responsibilty of guiding a youmg and ambitious squad on the international stage . He is known for his fear less hitting at the top of the order. In T20 78 matches 2759 runs average 37.8 strike rate 155.5.
Asif Khan
He played 49 T20i matches made 1173 runs , strike rates 136.9 and average 30.1. His ability to rotate strike and accelerate at right time makes him vital against the high quality bowling attacks of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Junaid Siddique
Siddique brings experience and depth to the bowling attack. His ability to swing the ball early on could be crucial in sharjah,s conditions where bowlers often struggle against aggresive batters. He played 71 T20i matches and took 96 wickets . while also proving effective atbthe death with his variations.
Muhammad Jawadullah
The left- arm pacer has been improving steadliy and could emerge as key weapon. His variations and angel of attack add variety to UAE bowling options. Jawasullah played 33 T20i matches and took 54 wickets.
Harshit Kaushik & Muhammad Farooq
Kaushik offers middle order stability with part time spin. Farooq leg spinning all-rounder gives the team flexibility and balance. These youngsters gives team stability and flexibility.
Why Tri- Series is Important for UAE
The upcoming tri-series against pakistan and afghanistan is a significant milestone for the UAE team . This series is not just about results . It bis about learning , exposure and growth.
Another highlight is the oppurtunity for young talents like Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Farooq, and Muhammad Jawadullah to showcase their abilities. While Harshit is yet to debut the others have shown glimpses of potential and the tri series offers them a platform to prove themselves against top sides.
This series also serves as a prepration for asia cup and icc qualifier , strong performance can boost confidence .
Tri-Series Schedule
- 29 aug – Afghanistan Vs Pakistan
- 30 aug – UAE Vs Pakistan
- 1 Sept – UAE Vs Afghanistan
- 2 Sept – Pakistan Vs Afghanistan
- 4 Sept – Pakistan Vs UAE
- 5 Sept – Afghanistan Vs UAE
- 7 Sept – Final