UAE's Sohaib Khan hits a rapid fifty to secure victory in the T20 World Cup match against Canada at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. AFP

Sohaib's dramatic journey from unemployment to T20 World Cup stardom

Little-known batter from Bihar turbocharged the national team’s run-chase as they claimed victory over Canada in Delhi

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UAE clinch memorable T20 World Cup win over Canada

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Zimbabwe stun Australia to maintain incredible record at T20 World Cup

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Punjab Kings prepare for IPL at 'world-class' Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub

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New arrival Haider hopes to lift gloom as UAE target revival

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India do the inevitable but Namibia still provide useful return for sponsors

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Highest-paid cricketers of PSL 2026 after inaugural auction

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Muhammad Zohaib questioned the UAE's decision to send him home from the T20 World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National

ICC approves Haider as replacement for UAE’s Zohaib at T20 World Cup

Syed Haider called into the squad after top-order batter had been thrown out on eve of the tournament

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Will India v Pakistan clash be the most viewed cricket match in history?

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India v Pakistan, England v West Indies: T20 World Cup 2026 predictions

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UAE thrashed by New Zealand in T20 World Cup opener

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UAE cricket to investigate Zohaib's ousting from team at T20 World Cup

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ICC reiterates support for Bangladesh after mediation led by UAE cricket boss

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India v Pakistan clash at T20 World Cup gets green light

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The UAE's Mohammed Zohaib has been removed from the team at the 2026 T20 World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE cricket to investigate Zohaib's ousting from team at T20 World Cup

Top-order batter removed from squad for disciplinary reasons but player pleads innocence

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ICC reiterates support for Bangladesh after mediation led by UAE cricket boss

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India v Pakistan clash at T20 World Cup gets green light

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Embattled UAE face disciplinary issues ahead of T20 World Cup opener

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