Paul Radley

All-rounder Dhruv Parashar believes they are close to competing with leading nations

Players from the Emirates have rarely had chances in cricket’s big leagues but they account for a third of the overseas players spots at Karachi

Teen leg-spinner became first player born in Emirates to be recruited for cricket’s biggest competition when Rajasthan Royals snapped him up

Al Ain returned to top of the table with convincing win over rivals Al Wasl at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium

Leeds-based team, who are part owned by backers of Hyderabad IPL franchise, recruited controversial bowler

Iranian contingent to the fore as Shabab Al Ahli thrash Kalba to return to top of UAE Pro League

ICC arrange flights for Caribbean side and South Africans who have been waiting for over a week since T20 World Cup

Uncapped UAE pace-bowler was picked for his home city after impressing in Desert Vipers’ ILT20 title success

Fast bowler was player of the match as India trounced New Zealand in T20 World Cup final, even though the game was long since won

Indian players dominate after their emphatic triumph on home soil

Thrashing of New Zealand in front of 120,000 fans in Ahmedabad meant they became the first side to successfully retain the T20 trophy

Sanju Samson leads batting charge with 89 before the superlative Jasprit Bumrah takes 4-15 to seal 96-run win in Ahmedabad

Home fans sing national anthem and cheer for Azmoun and Ezatolahi during 1-1 draw with Al Wahda

Defending champions favourites in title match against New Zealand in Ahmedabad

Any number of players could decide Sunday’s fixture between India and New Zealand, but one potential match-winner stands out above all the others