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Arch-rivals Pakistan and India will face off in Dubai in this year´s Asia Cup, the ICC announced Tuesday. The 14th edition of the Asia Cup was initially supposed to be held in India but later it was moved to the United Arab Emirates because of strained relations between the two countries. The 13-match tournament (50-over ODI format) will gets underway on September 15 with Sri Lanka take on Bangladesh, the ICC said. Schedule: Sept 15 – Bangladesh v Sri Lanka (Dubai) Sept 16 – Pakistan v Qualifier (Dubai) Sept 17 – Sri Lanka v Afghanistan (Abu Dhabi) Sept 18 – India v Qualifier (Dubai) Sept 19 – India v Pakistan (Dubai) Sept 20 – Bangladesh v Afghanistan (Abu Dhabi) Super Four Sept 21 – Group A Winner v Group B Runner-up (Dubai) Sept 21 – Group B Winner v Group A Runner-up (Abu Dhabi) Sept 23 – Group A Winner v Group A Runner-up (Dubai) Sept 23 – Group B Winner v Group B Runner-up (Abu Dhabi) Sept 25 – Group A Winner v Group B Winner (Dubai) Sept 26 – Group A Runne...

The next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) could likely to take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to the country’s general elections set to take place in 2019. The 12th season of the IPL set to get underway on March 29 to May 19 next year but BCCI are fully aware that there remains a possibility of general elections happening during that time of the year. “Well, we will only take a call when the situation arises, but we are ready for any such eventuality. United Arab Emirates looks to be the most likely country where it would be shifted if need be,” a senior BCCI official told PTI on the condition of anonymity. “UAE’s time zone suits the Indian audience unlike South Africa,” he stated. IPL matches could be played at three venues — Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Previously, it happened twice in the past due to general elections. In 2009, the IPL was shifted to South Africa while in 2014, the first part of the mega-rich T20 league was held in the UAE.

Nottinghamshire all-rounder Samit Patel has been included for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan starting from October 13 in the United Arab Emirates. The 30-year-old will replace uncapped Surrey all-rounder Zafar Ansari, who was unfit for the UAE test match series because of a hand injury . Patel who made his Test debut against Sri Lanka in 2012 - has scored 109 runs with four wickets in his five Test match career. NEWS: Patel called up to ENG’s #PakvEng Test squad as Zafar Ansari misses out through injury http://t.co/vSY1Kz48wT pic.twitter.com/fawvV5Vxvb — England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 23, 2015 The 1st of the three Test matches gets underway on October 13 in Abu Dhabi. England Squad: Alastair Cook (captain), Moeen Ali , James Anderson, Jonny Bairstow, Ian Bell, Stuart Broad, Jos Buttler, Steven Finn , Alex Hales, Samit Patel, Liam Plunkett, Adil Rashid,Joe Root, Ben Stokes ,James Taylor , Mark Wood.

Pakistan’s opening batsman - Taufeeq Umar has made a comeback to the Test squad after included to the two-tests match series against Australia in the UAE. Both teams to play two Tests starting between October 22 and November 3, in Dubai and Abu Dhabi respectively. Test Squad : Misbah-ul-Haq (capt), Asad Shafiq, Azhar Ali, Ehsan Adil, Ahmed Shehzad, Haris Sohail, Mohammad Talha, Rahat Ali, Imran Khan, Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), Yasir Shah, Younis Khan, Shan Masood, Taufeeq Umar, Zulfiqar Babar

Indian Premier League is in its seventh season, which every Cricket fan loves the most. IPL season 7 is expected to be much more interesting with full of excitement among the fans and players, as the 1st leg of the IPL-7 is shifted in front of Emirates crowd, UAE. The first match of the tournament will be played on 16th of this month, in which Last years’ champions Mumbai Indians will face Kolkata Knight Riders at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. IPL 2014 will be different than the previous editions as it would be played across two countries, the first leg to be played in UAE and the second leg in India . Despite changes in the venues, there’s no changes has been made to the format of the tournament. Eight teams will be participating in the seventh edition of Indian Premier League. The teams along with their key players: Royal Challengers Bangalore : Players to Watch out for: Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh. Chennai Super Kings : Players to Watch out...

The first leg of Indian Premier League -7 (The Initial phase) will be played in the United Arab Emirates, starting on April 16 to June 1. The Opening ceremony of IPL 2014 season 7 will be held at Abu Dhabi on 15th April. The opening match will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders & Mumbai Indians at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on April 16. Image Source: iplt20.com The first match of the day will begin at 10:30 GMT (16:00 IST), while the second match will be played at 14:30 GMT (20:00 IST). The Second Leg of the tournament will be scheduled in India from 2 May Onwards. Click here for Indian Premier League 7 Schedule (Second Leg - India) 2014 Date/Time Teams Apr 16, 2014 – 08:00pm (IST) Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders Apr 17, 2014 – 08:00pm (IST) Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore Apr 18, 2014 – 04:00pm (IST) Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab Apr 18, 2014 – 08:00pm (IST) Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rajasthan Royals Apr 19, 201...

Australia to travel to UAE for a one-off Twenty20, three ODIs and Two Tests series against Pakistan in October this year, PCB announced. Before Tests, Australia to play a four-day warm up match agasint the Pakistan “A” team in Sharjah, staring on October 13. Pakistan v Australia Itinerary T20, October 3, Dubai 1st ODI, October 5, Abu Dhabi 2nd ODI, October 8, Sharjah 3rd ODI, October 10, Dubai 1st Test, October 20-24, Dubai 2nd Test, October 28-November 1, Abu Dhabi

Sri Lanka have announced the 16-man Test squad for the three-test series against Pakistan in UAE. Mahela Jayawardene, Kaushal Silva and a wicketkeeper-batsman Prasanna Jayawardene have been added to the squad. The first test will begin in Abu Dhabi on December 31. Pakistan v Sri Lanka Test Series Schedule in UAE 1st Test - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka - Dec 31 - Jan 4, 06:00 GMT Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi 2nd Test - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka - Jan 8 - Jan 12, 06:00 GMT Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai 3rd Test - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka - Jan 16 - Jan 20, 06:00 GMT Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah Sri Lanka's Test Squad : Angelo Mathews (capt), Dinesh Chandimal, Kaushal Silva, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene, Nuwan Kulasekara, Suranga Lakmal, Lahiru Thirimanne, Prasanna Jayawardene, Nuwan Pradeep, Sachithra Senanayake, Shaminda Eranga, Rangana Herath, Dilruwan Perera, Vishwa Fernando For latest cricket updates, plea...

The duo All-rounders, Shoaib Malik and Abdul Razzaq have been included in Pakistan's Twenty20 squad for the two-match series against South Africa . Umar Akmal will take up the role of the wicketkeeper. Pakistan Squad : Mohammad Hafeez (capt), Nasir Jamshed, Umar Amin, Shahid Afridi, Ahmed Shehzad, Umar Akmal (wk), Abdul Razzaq, Sohail Tanvir, Sohaib Maqsood, Mohammad Irfan, Saeed Ajmal, Shoaib Malik, Junaid Khan, Abdur Rehman

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has returned to the 16-member squad for their upcoming five match ODI series against South Africa in the United Arab Emirates . Misbah-ul-Haq will lead the side from Oct. 30 to Nov. 11 in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai. Despite being a part of the Test squad, Younis Khan has not been considered for the one-day series. " We are preparing the one-day squad keeping in mind the 2015 World Cup so there are some specialized players we are looking at, " a board official said. Pakistan ODI Squad : Ahmed Shahzad, Nasir Jamshed, Misbah-ul-Haq (captain), Asad Shafiq, Mohammad Hafeez, Umar Akmal, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shahid Afridi, Umar Amin, Sohaib Maqsood, Saeed Ajmal, Mohammad Irfan, Abdul Rehman, Junaid Khan, Wahab Riaz and Sohail Tanvir.

South Africa have announced their T20 squad for the two-match series against Pakistan in UAE . Both star player, Hashim Amla and Dale Steyn have been included into the squad. "Hashim is a world-class player across all the formats, " said Cricket South Africa (CSA) selection convener Andrew Hudson. "His experience and stability at the top of the order are qualities that we believe will strengthen the squad in a key area." South Africa Squad : Faf du Plessis (capt), Hashim Amla, AB de Villiers, JP Duminy, Henry Davids, Quinton de Kock, Ryan McLaren, David Miller, Wayne Parnell, Aaron Phangiso, Imran Tahir, Morne Morkel, Dale Steyn, Lonwabo Tsotsobe, David Wiese.

Pakistan Right-handed batsman Mohammad Hafeez has been ruled out for Test series against South Africa in the UAE . Fast bowler Mohammad Irfan has been added to 12-man squad, announced by the PCB. The board will expand the squad to 15 later. Pakistan Squad : Khurram Manzoor, Azhar Ali, Misbah-ul-Haq (capt), Umar Amin, Abdur Rehman, Junaid Khan, Younis Khan, Adnan Akmal (wk), Saeed Ajmal, Zulfiqar Babar, Mohammad Irfan, Rahat Ali

Pakistan to play against Sri Lanka in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) between December 2013 and January 2014 in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. The series includes three Tests, five ODIs and two Twenty20s. " The tour itinerary has been approved after consultation between Pakistan Cricket Board and its counterpart Sri Lanka, " the PCB said in a statement Schedule: 1st T20I: December 11, Dubai 2nd T20I: December 13, Dubai 1st ODI: December 18, Sharjah 2nd ODI: December 20, Dubai 3rd ODI: December 22, Sharjah 4th ODI: December 25, Abu Dhabi 5th ODI: December 27, Abu Dhabi 1st Test: December 31-January 4, Dubai 2nd Test: January 8-12, Abu Dhabi 3rd Test: January 16-20, Sharjah

The Pakistan Cricket Board have announced the schedule for its series against South Africa to be held in October 2013, that includes two Tests, five one-day international and two Twenty20 games. The entire series will be played in United Arab Emirates . The PCB have announced all the matches will be played between October 14 and November 15 and Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah will be the venue. South Africa will open the tour with a three-day warm-up match before the first Test in Abu Dhabi on October 14. Pakistan and South Africa schedule 2013: 8-10 Oct - three-day warm-up match (venue to be decided) 14-18 Oct -1st Test - Abu Dhabi 23-27 Oct - 2nd Test - Dubai 30 Oct - 1st one-day international - Sharjah 1 Nov - 2nd one-day international - Dubai 6 Nov - 3rd one-day international - Abu Dhabi 8 Nov - 4th one-day international - Abu Dhabi 11 Nov - 5th one-day international - Sharjah 13 Nov - 1st T20 - Dubai 15 Nov - 2nd T20 Dubai

Younis Khan has been dropped from a 16-man squad for a three one-day match series against Australia, in the United Arab Emirates. The 1st ODI will be played on August 28 in Sharjah, Second ODI will be played on August 31 in Abu Dhabi and last odi again in Sharjah on September 3. There will be three Twenty20s internationals against Australia on September 5, 7 and 10 all in Dubai. Pakistan Squad : Misbahul Haq (captain), Nasir Jamshed, Asad Shafiq, Umar Akmal, Mohammad Hafeez, Azhar Ali, Shahid Afridi, Sohail Tanveer, Imran Farhat, Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal, Abdur Rehman, Aizaz Cheema, Saeed Ajmal, Junaid Khan, Anwar Ali.

Pakistan announced schedule of a limited over series against Australia. The PCB said in a statement, " The matches will be held in the UAE from 28 August until 10 September. The series will comprise three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 internationals. " Schedule: August 28: 1st one-day - Sharjah August 31: Second one-day - Abu Dhabi September 3: Third one-day - Sharjah September 5: st Twenty20 - Dubai September 7: Second Twenty20 - Dubai September 10: Third Twenty20 - Dubai

Javagal Srinath , Former Indian fast bowler has been appointed as the match referee for the Tests series between England and Pakistan in UAE. Umpires for the entire series: 1st Test: Bruce Oxenford and Billy Bowden 2nd Test: Bruce Oxenford and Steve Davis 3rd Test: Steve Davis and Simon Taufel 1st ODI: Ahsan Raza and Simon Taufel 2nd ODI: Kumar Dharmasena and Aleem Dar 3rd ODI: Simon Taufel and Aleem Dar 4th ODI: Zameer Haider and Kumar Dharmasena 1st T20: Sozaib Raza and Ahsan Raza 2nd T20: Zameer Haider and Ahsan Raza 3rd T20: Sozaib Raza and Zameer Haider

Pakistan Cricket Board ( PCB ) has appointed former fast bowler Aaqib Javed as the bowling coach of the team just before the test series against England in UAE starts in January. Javed has been added in the nine-man support staff for the series. The former Pakistan batsman, Ijaz Ahmed , has been named as the fielding coach, while Mohsin Khan continue as the interim head coach.

Pakistan recall Umar Akmal to test squad, while former captain Shoaib Malik has not been selected for test series against England in the United Arab Emirates starting from 17 Jan in Dubai. In addition, Left arm fast bowler Wahab Riaz and Junaid Khan have been selected for the test series. Test Squad : M Hafeez, Imran Farhat, Taufeeq Umar, Younus Khan, Azhar Ali, Asad Shafiq, Misbahul Haq (capt), Adnan Akmal, Umar Akmal, Aizaz Cheema, Umar Gul, Junaid Khan, Saeed Ajmal, Wahab Riaz, Abdur Rehman and M Talha

Pakistan Cricket Board ( PCB ) once again supported the use of the review system ( UDRS ). Announced that the UDRS will be used in ODI and test series against England in next month. Pakistan to play three test and ODI series against England in UAE starting from 17th Jan.