UAE's Desert T20 campaign starts Sunday January 15 v a hungry Namibia. Hear what Captain Javed has to say ahead of the opening match.

Emirates Cricket Board has today announced the team that will represent the UAE in their Inaugural Desert T20 Tournament's opening game against Namibia on Sunday January 15th (7pm) at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Cricket Stadium.

Eight of the top Associates in Cricket collaborate to bring the inaugural Desert T20 tournament to the United Arab Emirates. To be played in the United Arab Emirates during January 2017, the 7-day tournament will commence play on Saturday January 14th at Abu Dhabi Cricket Club’s Zayed Cricket Stadium, and will continue daily through to January 17th before relocating to Dubai Sports City’s International Cricket Stadium for the final 2-days of match play, culminating in the finals on Friday January 20th.