The United Arab Emirates national cricket team is one of Asia’s most experienced Associate sides, regularly competing in ICC Cricket World Cup League and T20 World Cup qualifiers. Governed by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), the team has a strong domestic structure and international exposure.
Led by Muhammad Waseem, UAE’s batting unit features a blend of youth and experience, including Vriitya Aravind, Chirag Suri, and Basil Hameed. The middle order is strengthened by multi-skilled all-rounders such as Rohan Mustafa and Aayan Afzal Khan.
The bowling department is highlighted by Karthik Meiyappan, who gained global recognition after taking a hat-trick in the ICC T20 World Cup. Fast bowlers Zahoor Khan and Junaid Siddique provide pace and control, while spin options add depth in slow conditions.
With a steady talent pipeline and regular international exposure, UAE continues to be a competitive force among Associate cricket nations.
🇦🇪 UAE National Cricket Team – Full Squad List
✅ A) Short Individual Player Descriptions
Batsmen
Muhammad Waseem (Captain) – Aggressive opener and one of UAE’s most consistent run-scorers.
Vriitya Aravind – Technically sound wicketkeeper-batter with excellent temperament.
Chirag Suri – Experienced top-order batter known for stability in ODIs.
Basil Hameed – Middle-order batter with solid defensive technique.
Aryansh Sharma – Young batting talent emerging in white-ball formats.
Wicketkeepers
Vriitya Aravind – First-choice wicketkeeper across formats.
Aryansh Sharma – Backup keeper with strong batting potential.
All-Rounders
Rohan Mustafa – Veteran all-rounder contributing with bat, off-spin, and leadership.
Aayan Afzal Khan – Young left-arm spin all-rounder with high future potential.
Alishan Sharafu – Batting all-rounder with calm middle-order presence.
Zahoor Khan – Pace-bowling all-round option in limited overs.
Fast Bowlers
Junaid Siddique – Right-arm pacer with sharp bounce and pace.
Zahoor Khan – Experienced death-over specialist.
Sanchit Sharma – Tall fast bowler generating good seam movement.
Karthik Meiyappan – Leg-spinner (also part of bowling core).
Spin Bowlers
Karthik Meiyappan – Leading leg-spinner, famous for T20 World Cup hat-trick.
Aayan Afzal Khan – Left-arm spinner effective in middle overs.
Haider Ali – Off-spinner adding variety to the attack.
✅ B) UAE Cricket Team – Full Squad Table
| No. | Player Name | Role | Specialization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muhammad Waseem | Batsman | Captain, Opener |
| 2 | Vriitya Aravind | WK-Batter | Wicketkeeper |
| 3 | Chirag Suri | Batsman | Top Order |
| 4 | Basil Hameed | Batsman | Middle Order |
| 5 | Aryansh Sharma | WK-Batter | Young Talent |
| 6 | Rohan Mustafa | All-rounder | Bat & Off-spin |
| 7 | Aayan Afzal Khan | All-rounder | Left-arm Spin |
| 8 | Alishan Sharafu | All-rounder | Batting All-rounder |
| 9 | Zahoor Khan | Bowler | Fast Bowler |
| 10 | Junaid Siddique | Bowler | Fast Bowler |
| 11 | Sanchit Sharma | Bowler | Fast Bowler |
| 12 | Karthik Meiyappan | Bowler | Leg-spinner |
| 13 | Haider Ali | Bowler | Off-spinner |
