![Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 29, 2017: Saqib Nazir, team captain, reacts while bating during a training session with the UAE national indoor cricket team at Insportz in the Al Quoz area of Dubai on August 29, 2017. The indoor cricket world cup will be held in Dubai September 16-23, it will be the first time the UAE is fielding a team. Christopher Pike / The National
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Saqib Nazir, left, will lead the UAE as captain during the Indoor Cricket World Cup. Christopher Pike / The National
Saqib Nazir, left, will lead the UAE as captain during the Indoor Cricket World Cup. Christopher Pike / The National
UAE expect to 'compete' at Indoor Cricket World Cup after warm-up win over New Zealand
National team overcome one of the title favourites and a team that includes former Test cricketer Jesse Ryder.