Paul Radley

Spinner was player of the match as UAE clinched a place at the tournament in India and Sri Lanka in February 2026

National team finish in top three of Super Six stage after hammering Japan to seal spot in finals

Muhammad Waseem’s side dominated their final match at qualifier to clinch place at tournament in India and Sri Lanka

Sharjah player spoke out after the national team saw hopes of direct qualification for the finals ended in Doha

Alishan Sharafu and Mohammed Farooq set up huge victory to push national team to brink of qualification

Cosmin Olaroiu intimates that anger felt by travelling supporters may have stemmed from a perceived unfairness at way the play-off was organised

National team face another qualifying stage in bid to reach finals following 2-1 loss in Doha

National team play again just three days after Oman win and will have only one thousand fans cheering them on in Doha this time

National team supporters have been granted just eight per cent of seats for deciding fixture in Doha

National team succumb to one-run loss at qualifying tournament in Muscat after bizarre finish

National team used four substitutes before start of second half in Doha – and Cosmin Olaroiu’s tactical masterstroke revived World Cup dream

National team are one game away from qualifying for next summer’s finals after nail-biting 2-1 comeback against Oman

Goals from Marcus Meloni and Caio Lucas earn national team 2-1 victory and must now avoid defeat in next match against Qatar

Centre of Qatari capital was swamped with Emiratis singing support for national team before opening game of play-off

Coach says opponents are the favourites in crucial match in Doha on Saturday