Abu Dhabi Cricket

International Test cricket is coming to Abu Dhabi as Afghanistan take on Bangladesh in a One-Off Test Match at Zayed Cricket Stadium from 9 to 13 October 2026. For cricket fans in the UAE, this is a chance to watch Afghanistan and Bangladesh compete in the traditional red-ball format from the stands. With the match scheduled across five days, the contest can develop session by session, with batting, bowling, fielding, and strategy all playing an important role. If you are planning to attend,

Former fast-bowling rivals Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar are set to reunite as brand ambassadors for the UAE’s International League T20 (ILT20). The two legendary pacers shared a fierce rivalry during their playing days but have remained close friends away from the cricket field. Two Fast-Bowling Legends Reunite Lee and Akhtar were among the fastest bowlers in cricket history, with both famously reaching the 100 mph (160 kph) mark during their careers. Their battles in Australia-Pakistan matches often produced thrilling contests as both

On Thursday in Abu Dhabi, Sri Lanka historically defeated Afghanistan by six wickets and thus qualified for the Asia Cup Super Four stage. Sri Lanka's innings came to a close in just 18.4 overs and were able to achieve a modest 170 target, in large part due to Kusal Mendis, who scored an astonishing 74 runs in just 52 balls. Mohammad Nabi's stunning performance was Afghanistan's greatest achievement during the match. The veteran all-rounder scored 60 runs off 22 balls, 30 of which

India and Pakistan, fierce and bitter rivals, will play against one another after their horrendous military conflict and the resulting accusations and counter accusations in the upcoming 2025 Asia Cup T20 which will take place in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from September 9 to 28.   India has had to move the Asia Cup to the UAE because of political tensions with Pakistan. This has helped to save a host event for the continent and has even avoided facing the risk of cancellation altogether.