'UAE have potential to be among top 10'

UTHAPPA IMPRESSED WITH ASIA CUP HOSTS' PROGRESS

- BY A.K.S. SATISH

With the Asia Cup nearing, UAE's cricket team is entering the marquee event with renewed confidence.

Skipper Muhammad Waseem and veteran Asif Khan's recent performances and former India international Robin Uthappa's endorsement — that the team has the potential to become a top-10 T20 side in the world — underline a positive trajectory for UAE cricket.

Former India international Uthappa praised UAE cricket's growth and potential. “UAE has the talent and diversity to become a force to reckon with,” he said. “I genuinely believe they have the potential to be among the top 10 white-ball playing nations in the world. The progress over the last few years is clear, and it's only a matter of time before results follow.”

The UAE may have lost both their matches in the ongoing Tri-Series in Sharjah, but they were competitive throughout.