Cricket in the United Arab Emirates
 | This article needs to be updated. (March 2020) |
| Cricket in the United Arab Emirates | |
|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Governing body | Emirates Cricket Board |
| National team(s) | United Arab Emirates |
| Registered players | 1990 (By ICC) |
International competitions | |
ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier | |
Cricket is a popular sport in the United Arab Emirates.
Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium in Sharjah were used by Pakistan for their neutral matches due to security concerns after the 2009 attack on the Sri Lanka national cricket team
, but international cricket later returned to Pakistan.
History
The
Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Afghanistan won the tournament by beating Ireland by 8 wickets in Dubai
.
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| Minor sports | ||
| International sporting competitions | ||
