Emirates Cricket Announces Teams Ahead of Emirates D10’s Opening Round

Press release

Published July 26th, 2020 - 07:00 GMT

Emirates Cricket Announces Teams Ahead of Emirates D10’s Opening Round

Friday’s opening matches to be played at the ICC Academy with the first match starting at 16:00.

Highlights

Emirates Cricket has confirmed the six teams that will compete in the Inaugural Emirates D10 tournament.

Representing UAE’s Cricket Councils will be Team Abu Dhabi, Ajman Alubond, Dubai Pulse Secure, Sharjah Bukhatir XI, and Fujairah Pacific Ventures with Emirates Cricket being represented by ECB Blues.

Dr. Tayeb Kamali, Selection Committee Chairman, Emirates Cricket said: “We are very pleased with the quality of players representing each Council in the inaugural Emirates D10 series. Fans can expect to see an exciting series of highly competitive games.”

Emirates D10’s opening round will be played this Friday, July 24, at the ICC Academy grounds with the schedule as follows;

16:00 - Dubai Pulse Secure v ECB Blues.

18:00 - Team Abu Dhabi v Ajman Alubond

20:00 - Sharjah Bukhatir XI v Fujairah Pacific Ventures

22:00 - Team Abu Dhabi v ECB Blues

Mr, Vivek Chandra, Director ITW Middle East confirmed that all matches will be stream live via Fancode in the Indian Subcontinent (excluding Pakistan), Etisalat CricLife and SportsEye Youtube channel in UAE, Willow Digital in the USA and Canada, and SportsEye YouTube channel for the rest of the world and the GCC.
With the tournament following the protocols of the UAE Health Authorities and as guided by the Dubai Sports Council, all matches will be closed to spectators.

“We would also like to thank ITW Consulting for live-streaming these matches and invite cricket fans around the world to watch and support our young and talented cricketers from the comfort of their homes.” added Dr. Kamali.

Background Information

Emirates Cricket Board

Emirates Cricket is the governing body for the sport of cricket in the United Arab Emirates. The Emirates Cricket Board is responsible for overseeing all aspects of play within the four councils, as well as in all other Emirates.
Emirates Cricket’s Councils include Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai and Sharjah. The remaining Emirates under the Board are Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah.
Emirates Cricket is an Associate Member of the International Cricket Council (ICC).