UAE cricketer Rameez Shahzad coaching at his new academy - in pictures
UAE cricketer Rameez Shahzad coaching at his new academy, the Zenith Cricket Academy in Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson/The National
Salman Farooq (right) is one of three coaches at the academy who have represented UAE at international level, along with Rameez Shahzad and Nasir Aziz
Rameez has fitted in coaching at the academy around playing for UAE against West Indies and preparing for the Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe later this month
Rameez Shahzad gives tips to young UAE all-rounder Nilansh Keswani at nets at Zenith Cricket Academy.
Young prospects get close catching practice at the academy in Dubai's Academic City.
The academy aims to prepare talented players for senior international cricket
Rameez Shahzad was on a day off from UAE's series against West Indies to coach at his new academy