Muhammad Waseem to lead UAE in two-match T20I series against Ireland
Publish at: January 28 2026
Dubai, 28 January 2026: Prolific opener Muhammad Waseem will lead the UAE side in the two-match T20I series against Ireland which will be played at the Dubai International Stadium. The first match of the series will begin at 6:30pm local time tomorrow (Thursday). The first ball in the second match will be bowled at 10:00am local time on Saturday, 31 January.
UAE squad for two-match T20I series against Ireland: Muhammad Waseem (captain), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Basil Hameed, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Rahul Chopra (wicketkeeper), Rohid Khan, Sohaib Khan and Simranjeet Singh.
Broadcasters for UAE-Ireland T20Is:
- MENA - Cricbuzz
- India - Fancode
- North America - Willow
- Pakistan - ARY (TV and digital)
- Rest of the World - Styx Sports
UAE-Ireland T20Is, series schedule – Dubai International Stadium:
First T20I: Thursday, 29 January – UAE vs Ireland – 6:30pm
Second T20I: Saturday, 31 January – UAE vs Ireland – 10:00am
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