UAE T20x 2018

UAE T20x Global Ambassador 2018

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As the date for the UAE T20x approaches, the match organizers have already named a global ambassador for the tournament. The ambassador is no other than a former cricket hero and South African born AB De Villiers. He is a star as far as the game is concerned because of his record marathon of unbeaten knock of about 278 run. This happened at Abu Dhabi cricket stadium and that was in a match against Pakistan way back in 2010. Emirates cricket board is wise in naming this star at the global ambassador for the 24 days sport fiesta.

It is expected that the new role giving to AB De Villiers will inspire many people and it will help the game to grow in the emirate. The aim of this competition is bringing about a new league that will be inspiring and entertaining. It is intended to be an innovative league and it will engage the people.

They hoped to work with the best to make this dream a reality. When it comes to entertaining fans, nobody can compare with AB De Villiers. He has an unmatchable record in this area. The association is leveraging on the expertise and knowledge of this expert to bring about cricket development in the emirate.

UAE T20x Venue Dubai International Cricket Stadium

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Perhaps the greatest stadium UAE T20x event will take place is the Dubai stadium. It is a highly rated stadium globally. The stadium used to answer the name Dubai Sports City Cricket stadium. The name has now changed and today it can serve multipurpose uses. The stadium is usually used for cricket and as far as cricket is concerned. It is one of the best and it is not surprised that it is selected as one of the venues for this great tournament.

The stadium can accommodate up to two hundred and fifty thousand people at once. The stadium is expandable and because of that, it can accommodate up to thirty thousand people. It is certainly one of the biggest stadiums in the country and it is not surprising that organizers selected it as one of the venues for the tournament.

Other great events have taken place in the stadium previously. This is not the first time. In the year 2009, the first odd cricket game was played here and it was between Pakistan and Australia. Another great international event was also organized in the stadium in the year 2010. It is certain that the stadium meets international standard and it will offer its users the best. It has an efficient lighting system in place.

UAE T20x Venue Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium

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This is another eminent stadium in the country and it is most suited for first class cricket competition. Unlike the counterpart in Sharjah, this stadium came into existence in 2004 and this means that it is one of the most innovative stadiums in the country. It was named after Sheikh Zayad bin Sultan Al Nahyan who was the former president of the country. It is not surprising that this stadium was selected as one of the venues for the forthcoming UAE T20x. The stadium is not located in the city, as you have to travel at least thirty minutes away from the city before you can reach the location.

Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium

The stadium can accommodate at least twenty thousand spectators at a time. Its end provides standing area and this makes for additional standing area.

Though the stadium was constructed more than a decade and half ago, it is one of the finest cricket grounds in the world today. When the stadium was built in the year 2004, it took more than twenty two million dollars to be concluded.

This stadium is spacious enough and it can accommodate plenty numbers of spectators at a time. This is not the first time this stadium has hosted international and local events. Right from the time the construction was done, it started to host international events. There is no way such an international event can be organized in the country without using this stadium. It is one of the best in the country.

UAE T20x Venues Sharjah Cricket Stadium United Arab Emirates

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One of the stadia selected for UAE T20x is the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. It is regarded as one of the best in the emirate. The stadium has been in existence since 1982. This stadium can compare with some of its contemporaries in the UAE such as Abu Dhabi stadium, and Dubai stadium.

Sharjah Cricket Stadium

The stadium is highly reputable as it holds the record as far as hosting of ODIs is concerned. It has so far hosted at least 228 of such competitions. There are lots of renovations in the stadium and this makes it better than what it was when it was constructed in the 1982. When it comes to the game of cricket, this stadium has hosted several local cricketing events. There was a time this stadium served as the home for the Afghanistan team.

In the past, this stadium has hosted important cricket events. One of such critical events includes being the hosting ground for the inaugural edition of T10 cricket league. This event, which took place in 2017, also featured great players. Apart from that sometime this year, this stadium played host to 2018 Blind Cricket world cup. This event features two neighboring countries, which include Pakistan and India.

The stadium was also involved in Test matches and it is one of the few cricket’s stadiums in the country that was involved in such a test. It is not surprising that this stadium was selected as one of the venues for this competition.