• India's players attend a practice session ahead of their cricket match against Pakistan during the Asia Cup at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai on August 25. AFP
    India's players attend a practice session ahead of their cricket match against Pakistan during the Asia Cup at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai on August 25. AFP
  • Virat Kohli of India warms up during the training session at the ICC Academy. Getty Images
    Virat Kohli of India warms up during the training session at the ICC Academy. Getty Images
  • The Indian team practise at the academy ground. AFP
    The Indian team practise at the academy ground. AFP
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    The players during the practice session. AFP
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    They train together in Dubai. AFP
  • India's KL Rahul bats in the nets. AFP
    India's KL Rahul bats in the nets. AFP
  • Pakistan cricketers attend a practice session at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. AFP
    Pakistan cricketers attend a practice session at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. AFP
  • They are practising ahead of their cricket match against India during the Asia Cup. AFP
    They are practising ahead of their cricket match against India during the Asia Cup. AFP
  • The Pakistani practice session. AFP
    The Pakistani practice session. AFP
  • Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. AFP
    Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. AFP
  • Pakistan captain Babar Azam. AFP
    Pakistan captain Babar Azam. AFP
  • Azam practises before the match. AFP
    Azam practises before the match. AFP
  • Pakistan coach Saqlain Mushtaq gives a press conference. AFP
    Pakistan coach Saqlain Mushtaq gives a press conference. AFP
  • Sri Lanka's players attend a practice session ahead of their cricket match against Afghanistan during the Asia Cup. AFP
    Sri Lanka's players attend a practice session ahead of their cricket match against Afghanistan during the Asia Cup. AFP
  • They practise at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. AFP
    They practise at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai. AFP
  • Rohit Sharma of India plays a shot. All subsequent photos: Pawan Singh / The National
    Rohit Sharma of India plays a shot. All subsequent photos: Pawan Singh / The National
  • Virat Kohli and teammates train at the ICC Academy.
    Virat Kohli and teammates train at the ICC Academy.
  • The Pakistan cricket team train in the nets at the ICC Academy in Dubai.
    The Pakistan cricket team train in the nets at the ICC Academy in Dubai.
  • Shaheen Afridi takes a break from bowling during a nets session in Dubai.
    Shaheen Afridi takes a break from bowling during a nets session in Dubai.
  • Shadab Khan of Pakistan.
    Shadab Khan of Pakistan.
  • Virat Kohli in action.
    Virat Kohli in action.
  • Rohit Sharma and other members of the India team leaving the ICC Academy.
    Rohit Sharma and other members of the India team leaving the ICC Academy.
  • Fans wait for the India cricket team outside the ICC Academy in Dubai.
    Fans wait for the India cricket team outside the ICC Academy in Dubai.
  • India players take a break during training.
    India players take a break during training.
  • Rohit Sharma of India.
    Rohit Sharma of India.
  • Afghanistan players take part in a nets session at the ICC Academy in Dubai.
    Afghanistan players take part in a nets session at the ICC Academy in Dubai.
  • Mohammad Nabi of Afghanistan plays a shot.
    Mohammad Nabi of Afghanistan plays a shot.
  • Virat Kohli of India.
    Virat Kohli of India.
  • Mohammad Nabi of Afghanistan.
    Mohammad Nabi of Afghanistan.
  • Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma of India.
    Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma of India.
  • Afghanistan players during training at the ICC Academy in Dubai.
    Afghanistan players during training at the ICC Academy in Dubai.

Dubai ready to host Asia Cup 2022 cricket games including India versus Pakistan


Patrick Ryan
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Dubai Sports Council (DSC) confirmed on Thursday that the city was ready to “safely and securely” play host to matches throughout the 16-day tournament.

The emirate will host 10 of the 13 matches at this year’s Asia Cup cricket tournament, including the eagerly awaited clash between India and Pakistan on Sunday, August 28.

The emirate will also hold the opening fixture between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan this Saturday, August 27, at Dubai International Stadium.

The tournament was initially scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka but political turmoil there meant it had to be moved to a new host nation.

The final will also be held in Dubai on September 11.

Fans outside Dubai International Cricket Stadium last year before the start of the ICC men’s Twenty20 World Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan in Dubai. AFP
Fans outside Dubai International Cricket Stadium last year before the start of the ICC men’s Twenty20 World Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan in Dubai. AFP

“We are delighted to host the 2022 Asia Cup, the second largest cricket event in the world,” said Khalid Al Zarooni, chairman of the board of Dubai Sports City.

“It is watched by millions of fans across Asia and beyond. Dubai International Stadium will host the tournament for the second consecutive time. The last edition was also held in Dubai in 2018.

“This reflects Dubai’s status as the best city to host such mega-events.”

The gates will open three hours before the matches start. The ground has a 25,000 seating capacity, which can expand to 30,000.

The stadium in Sports City is accessible by public transport with parking also available for those travelling by private car.

Tickets to the game between India and Pakistan, described as the “final before the final” sold out within hours of going on sale.

“Dubai is now a destination of choice for individual athletes and squads. It is an ideal location to host major sports events thanks to its accessibility and amenities required to welcome participants and the audience,” said Saeed Hareb, secretary general of the DSC.

“The UAE in general and Dubai, in particular, has gained the world’s confidence in its ability to host any event successfully.

“Dubai has set global benchmarks and is now a role model in hosting and organising major global sports events, such as cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup and the Indian Premier League at Dubai International Stadium.”

He said that the DSC is committed to hosting and organising popular sporting events to meet the desires of the various segments of the emirate’s multicultural society.

More than four million Indians and Pakistanis alone call the UAE their home.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 24, 2021, India's captain Virat Kohli (L) and his Pakistan's counterpart Babar Azam arrive on the field for the toss during the ICC men’s Twenty20 World Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, October 24, 2021. Aamir Qureshi / AFP
(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 24, 2021, India's captain Virat Kohli (L) and his Pakistan's counterpart Babar Azam arrive on the field for the toss during the ICC men’s Twenty20 World Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, October 24, 2021. Aamir Qureshi / AFP
Day 1, Dubai Test: At a glance

Moment of the day Sadeera Samarawickrama set pulses racing with his strokeplay on his introduction to Test cricket. It reached a feverish peak when he stepped down the wicket and launched Yasir Shah, who many regard as the world’s leading spinner, back over his head for six. No matter that he was out soon after: it felt as though the future had arrived.

Stat of the day - 5 The last time Sri Lanka played a Test in Dubai – they won here in 2013 – they had four players in their XI who were known as wicketkeepers. This time they have gone one better. Each of Dinesh Chandimal, Kaushal Silva, Samarawickrama, Kusal Mendis, and Niroshan Dickwella – the nominated gloveman here – can keep wicket.

The verdict Sri Lanka want to make history by becoming the first team to beat Pakistan in a full Test series in the UAE. They could not have made a better start, first by winning the toss, then by scoring freely on an easy-paced pitch. The fact Yasir Shah found some turn on Day 1, too, will have interested their own spin bowlers.

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West Asia Premiership

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