UAE's Sikh spinner Simranjeet Singh - in pictures

UAE's Aayan Khan with new left-arm spinner Simranjeet Singh, right, as the national team trains for their tour of Netherlands at the ICC Academy in Dubai. All Photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Left-arm spinner Simranjeet Singh made his debut for UAE after turning 35
Simranjeet Singh moved to the UAE from India hoping to play regular cricket and quickly moved up the ranks to realise his dream of playing international cricket
Simranjeet Singh trains for UAE's tour of Netherlands, which is part of the Cricket World Cup League Two
Simranjeet Singh during an ILT20 Development Tournament match last year between Gulf Giants and Thunderbolts
UAE's Simranjeet Singh bowls at the ICC Academy in Dubai