Topic: Emirates Cricket Board

The Cambridge High School continue dominance in Abu Dhabi interschool tournament

David East, chief executive of Emirates Cricket Board, fourth from left, poses with The Cambridge High School. East has reiterated schools cricket is crucial to the development of the game. Amith Passela / The National

Feb 27, 2013

Shivank Vijaykumar and Moaaz Qazi score fifties as Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Pakistan School are beaten in final. Read Article The Cambridge High School continue dominance in Abu Dhabi interschool tournament

UAE cricket chief David East targets Test status in long term

David East has hopes the UAE can continue to stage matches for Pakistan if security remains an issue in the subcontinent. Sammy Dallal / The National

Feb 11, 2013

The new head of the Emirates Cricket Board wants to see the national side emerge as a Test and ODI nation, writes Amith Passela. Read Article UAE cricket chief David East targets Test status in long term

All-Emirati cricket team still a dream

Dilawar Mani did much for UAE cricket but found it harder to lure Emiratis into playing cricket. Christopher Pike / The National

Jan 13, 2013

David East, the new Emirates Cricket Board chief executive, will have made a significant impact if can help groom world-class indigenous talent. Read Article All-Emirati cricket team still a dream

Dilawar Mani's worth for all to see

Last year's inter-school tournament held in Abu Dhabi was a success judging by the improvement in the quality of players. Ravindranath K / The National

Jan 07, 2013

Thanks to the vision of the former Emirates Cricket Board chief executive, the Abu Dhabi inter-school competition has become a hit, writes Amith Passela. Read Article Dilawar Mani's worth for all to see

Pakistan set to host first cricket tour since 2009 as Bangladesh agree plan

Pakistan fans at Dubai's International Cricket Stadium for the Test between Pakistan and England in January 2012.

Dec 17, 2012

The UAE has hosted Pakistan's matches since the gun attack on Sri Lanka's team bus in 2009 amid security fears from other nations. Read Article Pakistan set to host first cricket tour since 2009 as Bangladesh agree plan

Mazhar Khan's love affair with ECB continues in UAE

The services of Mazhar Khan, the Emirates board administrator, were also recognised by the ICC last year. Jaime Puebla / The National

Nov 05, 2012

Once a dejected cricketer, Mazhar tells Amith Passela he is enjoying life as an administrator at Emirates Cricket Board. Read Article Mazhar Khan's love affair with ECB continues in UAE

Supporters must make home advantage count for UAE

The UAE's Saqib Ali celebrates hitting a six at the end of their innings in the ACC Trophy Final against Nepal

Oct 21, 2012

Large crowds to see international sports' big name stars is all well and good, but what about when the home nation plays, asks Paul Radley Read Article Supporters must make home advantage count for UAE

UAE cricket chief Dilawar Mani looks back with pride

Dilawar Mani will move on five years after taking over as the first ever chief executive of the Emirates Cricket Board. Christopher Pike / The National

Oct 08, 2012

The chartered accountant, who will step down from his role with the Emirates Cricket Board on January 1, says he 'made right choices' for the growth of the game. Read Article UAE cricket chief Dilawar Mani looks back with pride

UAE cricket coach Aaquib Javed plays the long game

Shivank Vijaykumar became the first schoolboy cricketer to score a century in a tournament conducted by the ADCC. Amith Passela / The National

Sep 24, 2012

Part of the national team coach's plan to identify players for the future is to organise an inter-Emirate age-group tournament keeping the 2014 Under 19 World Cup in mind, writes Amith Passela. Read Article UAE cricket coach Aaquib Javed plays the long game

Search for successor to Mani at UAE cricket board will take time

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - June 3, 2009: Dilawar Mani the newly appointed CEO of the Emirates Cricket Board at the UBL (United Bank Limited) Twenty-Twenty tournament final held at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. ( Ryan Carter / The National ) *** Local Caption *** RC016-Cricket.JPGRC016-Cricket.JPGRC016-Cricket.JPG

Jul 31, 2012

It is understood, however, that a list of potential names has been drawn up and that one of them, possibly based in the UK, has been in touch with Mani to get an idea of the job. Read Article Search for successor to Mani at UAE cricket board will take time

Hunt on for new head of Emirates Cricket Board as Dilawar Mani steps down

Jun 24, 2012

Appointing high-profile coach in Aaqib Javed and improving infrastructure at international and grassroots level among his achievements. Read Article Hunt on for new head of Emirates Cricket Board as Dilawar Mani steps down

UAE talks with Pakistan Cricket Board enter the final straight

ABU DHABI - 27FEB2012 - Pakistan's Umar Akmal (C) celebrates the dismisal of England's Ravi Bopara in the second Twenty20 match at the Zayed Cricket Stadium yesterday in Abu Dhabi. Ravindranath K / The National

Jun 20, 2012

Heat and humidity are two of the issues the Pakistan Cricket Board have brought up with the Emirates Cricket Board as the two work out details of Pakistan hosting Australia in the UAE. Read Article UAE talks with Pakistan Cricket Board enter the final straight

UAE approved to host series between Pakistan and Australia

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ñ April 27 : Misbah Ul Haq playing a shot during the 3rd one day cricket match between Pakistan vs Australia at Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. (Pawan Singh / The National) *** Local Caption *** PS64- CRICKET.jpg

Jun 14, 2012

Boards pleased with infrastructure and agree 'in principle' to stage three one-day internationals and as many Twenty20s after Ramadan. Read Article UAE approved to host series between Pakistan and Australia