UAE World Cup captain shows the way in England

Inspires Desert Cubs Cricket Academy youngsters as a player while also guiding them

Desert Cubs Cricket Academy players at Lord’s after their training session.

Mohammad Taquir, who captained the UAE in the 2015 World Cup showed the way for budding cricketers during Desert Cubs Cricket Academy’s just concluded tour of the United Kingdom. He captained the parents team, bagged the veterans player of tour award and inspired youngsters from the age of 12.

The tour was organised for youngsters to understand the English conditions. Five junior teams and a one parents’ team were created. From them two Under 12 teams (Desert Cubs Warriors and Titans) played 40-over matches while the Under 14, 16 and 19 teams participated in 50 over games and a two day game each during the 13 day stay in Leeds and London. The matches were organised by the Yorkshire County’s Pro Coach Academy headed by Chris Brice. ---------->More News