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Hamad Arshad has learnt the tricks of the trade from the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Young spinner Hamad Arshad has been making waves in UAE cricket. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Spinner Hamad Arshad, 18, is the leading wicket taker for a second season running in the Emirates Cricket Board’s Academies league. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Hamad Arshad aims to become the first player to both represent UAE and play professional county cricket in England. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Hamad Arshad with father Ash Mohammed. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Hamad Arshad was born and brought up in Essex and can qualify to play county cricket. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Hamad Arshad has learnt the tricks of the trade from the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Young spinner Hamad Arshad has been making waves in UAE cricket. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Spinner Hamad Arshad, 18, is the leading wicket taker for a second season running in the Emirates Cricket Board’s Academies league. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Hamad Arshad aims to become the first player to both represent UAE and play professional county cricket in England. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Hamad Arshad with father Ash Mohammed. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Hamad Arshad was born and brought up in Essex and can qualify to play county cricket. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Hamad Arshad has learnt the tricks of the trade from the likes of Ravichandran Ashwin. Reem Mohammed / The National
Dubai teenager Hamad Arshad pursues UAE dream while aiming for county cricket experience
Off-spinner has performed consistently in Emirates Cricket Board’s Academies league
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Paul Radley
02 March, 2021
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