UAE ready for tri-series challenge

HOSTS LOOK FOR A STRONG FINISH THAT CAN PUT THEM IN GOOD STEAD FOR ASIA CUP

- BY A.K.S. SATISH Sports Editor

The UAE men's cricket team will begin their preparations for next month's Asia Cup with a testing assignment at home in the Inverex Solar Energy presents Bank Alfalah T20I Tri-Series 2025.

Seasoned opener Muhammad Waseem will captain the 15-member squad in the competition that features Pakistan and Afghanistan, starting on Friday at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

The tournament provides the ideal buildup for all three teams ahead of the ACC Asia Cup 2025, which begins in the UAE on September 9. UAE will face Pakistan in their opening game on Saturday, after Pakistan and Afghanistan meet in the series opener.