Emirates Cricket: UAE to host West Indies for 3 ODI’s in June ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

UAE vs WI ahead World Cup Qualifiers: As part of their preparations for the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe, the West Indies men’s cricket team will play three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Sharjah next month.

Emirates Cricket: The day-night matches will be played :-

The day-night matches will be played on Monday 5 June, Wednesday 7 June and Friday 9 June. Both teams will depart for Zimbabwe at the end of the series for their World Cup qualifying campaign which begins on 18 June. The all-important tournament will confirm the remaining two spots for the 10-team ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, India.

General Secretary of ECB Mubashshir Usmani said :-

General Secretary of the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), Mubashshir Usmani said: “We are delighted to host a former World Champion side like the West Indies ahead of the qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe. In recent months, our team has produced some sensational performances in the ODI format which have helped raise UAE cricket’s profile. Our qualification for the tournament in Zimbabwe exemplifies our recent achievements.”

Jimmy Adams, Director of Cricket for Cricket West Indies said :-

Jimmy Adams, Director of Cricket for Cricket West Indies said: “This is our first ever bilateral tour against the UAE and we are pleased to have agreed this historic three-match ODI series as it will provide a good opportunity for our players to get some preparation ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier.”

Emirates Cricket: UAE vs West Indies ODI series :-

• 5 June – UAE vs West Indies, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE
• 7 June – UAE vs West Indies, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE
• 9 June – UAE vs West Indies, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE

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