Host Scotland is presently fifth in the eight-team competition on 23 points, while the UAE has lost its all three previous matches.

Emirates Cricket today announced that OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network, has renewed its partnership with the Emirates Cricket Board as the Official Sponsor of the UAE National Men’s Cricket Team for 2016. OSN has been a valued supporter of Emirates Cricket since March 2014 through its sponsorship of Emirates Cricket’s National Teams. The sole focus of this year’s partnership is to extend continued support for the Men’s National Team, and will see the OSN logo proudly displayed on the team’s full kit.

Abu Dhabi, UAE, July 1st, 2016: Emirates Cricket Board has appointed Paul Franks as Interim Head Coach ahead of UAE Cricket’s ICC Intercontinental Cup (ICup) and World Cricket League (WCL) 2016 campaigns. UAE will play Scotland, in Aberdeen, during August.