Katie Thompson trains with the UAE women's team at the ICC Academy in Dubai ahead of their T20 World Cup Asia qualifier. All images Chris Whiteoak / The National
Katie Thompson, right, is the second English-born player to represent UAE in women's cricket
Katie Thompson arrived in the UAE in 2021 and will now be a part of the national team in the T20 World Cup Asia qualifier
Heena Hotchandani during training ahead of the T20 World Cup Asia qualifier
Al Maseera Jahangir at the ICC Academy in Dubai
Michelle Botha. UAE women's team training ahead of the T20 World Cup Asia qualifier. ICC Academy. Sports City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Katie Thompson and Michelle Botha, right, during training
UAE coach Ahmed Raza oversees training in Dubai
UAE women's team captain Esha Oza at the ICC Academy