UAE reveal squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026

ABU DHABI: United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, slated to commence on 7 February in India and Sri Lanka.

Mohammad Waseem will lead the side in their third mega event, having previously featured in the 2014 and 2022 editions.

The Asian team qualified for the T20 World Cup after securing a win over Japan in their Super Six at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia & East Asia-Pacific (EAP) Qualifier in Oman.

 

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UAE are currently playing a three-match T20I series against Ireland ahead of the mega event.

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They will also play two warm-up fixtures against Nepal and Italy on 3 and 6 February, respectively.

The UAE will start their World Cup campaign against New Zealand on February 10 in Chennai, before facing Canada, Afghanistan, and South Africa, who are also drawn in Group D at the mega event.

The Gulf-nations coaching staff includes former Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat, who will oversee the bowling department, whereas India’s Lalchand Rajput will serve as the head coach.

UAE Squad

Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddique, Mayank Kumar, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Rohid Khan, Sohaib Khan, Simranjeet Singh.

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