DUBAI ZAHIRIANS CRICKET CLUB

Zahirians begin training camp in Jumeirah

2013-02-17T14:38:00.003+04:00

Zahirians's conditioning camp in preparation for the Tournement series began on this year. This is a three-day camp after which the team will move to Sharjah for the first Tournement in 2013, which begins on March 15. Over two sessions that lasted about three-and-a-half hours each, all the batsmen got a decent hit out in the middle as opposed to just nets sessions, and the bowlers got long spells.

In between, there was enough time for the team trainer, Mohammed farman, to put the players through their paces. The new mask that some of the Zahirians players have been using for training was on display too. It simulates high-altitude training by reducing the oxygen supply, which helps condition the lungs and builds endurance.

The surprise of the day was when Haithar emerged wearing prescription glasses. When he batted in the middle, though, he didn't wear them. Later, at a net session, he had a knock with the glasses on. He has had these new glasses for about a week, but it is not clear if he will wear them when he goes out to bat in the next Test.

The highlight of the day was a temporary cloth sight screen that caught fire. As it happens at stadiums, there was some renovation work on, which involved welding, and the sparks caused the fire. No incident occurred, a new sight screen was erected, and all it resulted in was a five-minute break and a bit of smoke.

There were no injury concerns to report. Mohammed Razan, whose quick and sudden trip to Sharjah had caused a few doubts over his fitness, bowled at full pelt. hillal and L Murali, who have been rehabilitating at the Zahirians Cricket Academy, which is housed in the Nad-al shiba Stadium, also had a bowl.

2012-09-10T10:00:00.001+04:00

SUMMER VACATION ON PROCESS

JUNE 2012 - SEPTEMBER 2012

Dubai Zahirians Hunt for Two in Row

2012-05-30T11:52:00.001+04:00

Match facts
Friday, June 1, 2012
Start time 0630 HRS

Big Picture

Mohammed Hillal the Dubai Zahirians acting Captain for SUPER CUP 2012, he is ruled out for rest of two big games on upcomming two weeks due to knee injury. while Mohammed Siraj the dubai zahirians wicket keeping batsman took his place and going to lead the side isteated absence of hillal in second semi finals of SUPER CUP 2012 against Karachi Tigers on comming friday in wonderland park.

Siraj on hillal's absence " its a big lost to leave a opening seamer, but we have to go with this and we have to done for proveing to every one the team is not depend on a player"With top orders evenly matched and Dubai Zahirians shading the bowling battle, this is where DZCC score heavily over their opponents. The line-up comprising Rilwan, Haithar, Faris and Fasir is far more reliable and powerful than the one comprising Karachi Tigers previous two games, or variations of it. anyhow DZCC are more dependent on their top order than Karachi Tigers, although Shuhaib did make his first proper contribution in the last league game against same oppenent.

Form guide
(most recent first)
Dubai Zahirians WLLWW
Karachi Tigers LWWWL

Team combination
Barring last-minute fitness problems, Karachi Tigers are certain to play the same XI that won them first two Leauge games to reach the semi finals.A couple of Dubai Zahirians players have in concerns. Mohammed Hillal missed because of a strain and was replaced by Mohammed Siraj, who impressed with 24 off 11 balls in four weeks ago. Arafath is likely to be fit, though, so either Irshad and Prasad will be in, who has also performed well, could make way to Irshad because of weekness in bowling department after Hillal's Absence.

Watch out for …
Mohammed Faris with 43* (26) and 33/2 (3 overs), also winning the man of the match award to put his team in Semi finals last week against Karachi Tigers. while Mohammed Siraj the dubai zahirians wicket keeping batsman and skipper could be the man on his come back after four weeks.

Dubai Zahirians (Possible) : Siraj (C), Haithar, Rilwan, Faris, Imran, Fasir, Roshan, Shuhaib, Rafeek, Irshad and Arafath (12th man : Prasad)

Stats and trivia

Dubai zahirians have had the best Seamers of the tournament. They've taken the most wickets at the best average and economy rate - 48, 16.20 and 6.09. Their attack of choice in recent games has been Hillal, Haithar and Faris, with Shuhaib and Irshad chipping in.

Quotes
"He told me I was just one innings away from returning to form. He has been fantastic as a leader and I am happy that I could justify the faith he showed in me."Mohammed Rilwan on Hillal's leadership.

High Class Finished put DZCC in Semi Finals.

2012-05-26T18:21:00.001+04:00

Karachi Tigers Cricket Club 151 for 6 (14 overs) lost to Dubai Zahirians 152 for 5 (Faris 43* / Hayder 42) by 5 Wickets.

click here for Match Review and Summary of Tournement.

A must win last league game for dubai zahirians cricket club in SUPER CUP 2012 was secure by Mohammed Faris with 43* (26) and 33/2 (3 overs), also winning the man of the match award to put his team in Semi finals next week with same Karachi Tigers Cricket club again in Wonderland.

They are here, again. Those resilient, stubborn Dubai Zahirians. In another SUPER CUP final, their second in two seasons and their second in a row,In last league Match zahirians played with great speed start and power pack opening pair Rilwan and Haithar add 85 in first five overs. new ball users of Punjab CC not on controlled with new ball.after the good accelerate and top order followers did a histrical chase in there must win game.the Karachi Tigers CC openers straggled in the start while Hillal and Haithar shared the new ball and in the middle, zairians bowlers did some good job and end of the karachi Tigers innings for just 151/6 in 14 overs.

"I was really disappointed to play the shot I did on 42 in a must win game. It still gives me nightmares sometimes. It's always nice to come and play in these conditions. It's like an home team coming and playing on a rank turner in Dubai, haithar regarding his poor shot , at the same time and winning a match in the must win game and speacially contrubution from my own bat and ball. I would like to do the same thing again in this all matches in rest of the tournement." Mohammed Faris comment on while winning thw Man of the Match Award.

After basking in one of their greatest victories, Zahirians have now scaled up their goal to a Tournement win in Wonderland. The last success came about through significant contributions from many of their players -Hillal,Haithar, Faris, Rilwan and Imran making good contribution.That's something they need to repeat in Semi finals if they are to pose a challenge to Karachi Tigers Cricket club again, who remain favourites despite the tournement debacle.

Virtual final for Dubai Zahirians

2012-05-20T12:39:00.001+04:00

Match facts
Friday May 25, 2012
Start time 0630

Big Picture

The task is straightforward for Dubai Zahirians. They have to win this game to secure a berth in the playoffs. Why it has come down to a last-minute scramble to make the final four for a team that possesses the likes of Faris, Haithar, Rilwan, Imran, Fasir and Hillal is a bit baffling. It shows how unpredictable this edition of the league has been. Here, they will be up against the First-placed Karachi Tigers, who have to play for except to keep no1 possition on the table in playoff's.Zahirians terminated Punjab Cricket Club copule of days ago and cut off the chances of progressing with a clinical win in Wonderland.

Form guide
Karachi Tigers WLLWW
Dubai zahirians WLLLW

Players to watch
Mohammed Hillal the Zahirians all-rounder winning the Man of the Match in last game and another all-rounder Mohammed Haithar took 2 wickets and scored 36* while Mohammed Rilwan countinue his form in last two games as a opener for Dubai Zahirians.

DZCC Zahirians (probable) : Hillal, Faris, Haithar, Rilwan, Fasir, Imran, Shuhaib, Rafeek, Irshad, Roshan and Arafath

Stats and trivia

Mohammed Haithar and Mohammed Hillal are the only two Zahirians bowlers who have taken more than Five wickets in two games.
Mohammed Rilwan the zahirians higest scorer with 84 runs in two games.

Quotes

"They really support me as captain. As a young captain, you fall short of ideas at times. But they have been very helpful." Mohammed Hillal on the benefit of having players like Haithar, Faris and Rilwan to assist him.

SUPER CUP SCHEDULE 2012

2012-05-10T19:10:00.003+04:00

DUBAI ZAHIRIANS CRICKET CLUB THE SUPER CUP WINNERS - 2009

DZCC SUPER CUP SCHEDULE 2012

11 MAY 2012 DUBAI ZAHIRIANS vs NORTH INDIANS WL PARK - 2

06.30 HRS Dubai Zahirians Lost By 34 Runs

18 MAY 2012 PUNJAB CRICKET vs DUBAI ZAHIRIANS WL PARK - 1

06.30 HRS Dubai Zahirians Won By 8 Wickets

25 MAY 2012 DUBAI ZAHIRIANS vs KARACHI TIGERS WL PARK - 3

06.30 HRS Dubai Zahirians Won By 5 Wickets

01 JUN 2012 SEMI FINALS 01

WLP - 1 SUPER ELEVENS vs PAK GUNS SC

06.30 HRS

01 JUN 2012 SEMI FINALS 02

WLP - 2 DUBAI ZAHIRIANS vs KARACHI TIGERS

06.30 HRS

08 JUN 2012 GRAND FINALS

WLP - 1 S/FINAL WINNER 1 vs S/FINAL WINNER 2

06.30 HRS

Results Will be updating on same post every week

Dasthakir and Siraj missed, Hillal to Lead

2012-05-10T15:48:00.001+04:00

Match facts
Friday, May 11, 2012, Wonderland Park
Start time 0630 hrs

Big Picture
Dubai Zahirians haven't won their previous home series, but a failure to close out this one will cause the most criticism. While the other contests were against teams near the top of the rankings, this one is against a side that was struggling to find its feet in UAE cricket. A series that was expected to be all one-way traffic is now level at both teams view, with DZCC having already achieved their pre-tour ambition of winning a Series in out side the home.

other hand skipper Dasthakir and his assistant Siraj to missed due to minnor injury.all rounder hillal to to lead first in a big stage (super cup 2012).hillal told "its going to be a big deal to lead the DZCC in big stage like this , but anyhow its time to show something that i have to"Dubai Zahirians With five wins in their previous seven games, they are undoubtedly favourites, a concept so vital to most sporting contests, but considered taboo in the short format games. They have earned the tag.

Form guide
Dubai Zahirians - WWWLL

In the spotlight
the new adding team which was included all time best performers from dubai zahirians, Mohammed Faris, Mohammed Rilwan, Mohammed Imran, Mohammed Fasir and Mohammed Haithar. the team sprit going to be more high that was never seen before because of all legents to dream one it was SUPER CUP 2012.

DZCC Zahirians (probable) : Hillal, Faris, Haithar, Rilwan, Fasir, Imran, Shuhaib, Malinga, Rafeek, Irshad, Roshan, Arafath and Nisar.

Quotes
"I have doubts about the ability of some of the batsmen to play on these tracks.Mohammed Haithar seems to be forever expecting the short ball; he was so back inside the crease and got out to a full delivery.Hillal the DZCC acting skipper for SUPER CUP 2012 to blog last night.

The Biggest Summer

2012-05-09T17:03:00.000+04:00

SUPER CRICKET CUP - 2012
The second annual season of the SUPER CUP Premier League 2012 (SCPL) - Dubai , comprising six teams and 12 matches, will begin and end in Wonder land Park, with the opening match on May 11 and the final on June 08. The teams will play each other in oppossit table during a league phase consisting of 9 games, possibly 03, venues, beginning with the defending champions Pak Guns playing Srilankan represents Dubai Zahirians on May 11/2012.

THE TABLE
The first Qualifier, which will be contested by the top two teams in the each table,the positions in which shall be determined bt the number of points gained with points being.table toper will face fourth place in the table and second palcer will face third placer on 1st of june as semi final.and the final will be held in WLP 8th June 2012.

TEAMS
Super Elevens (india)
Pak Guns (Pakistan)
Punjab CC (india)
Dubai Zahirians (Srilanka)
Karachi Tigers (Pakistan)
North Indians (India)

SCHEDULE and DRAW will be post 10th MAY 2012

Mohammed Arafath Back.

2012-05-06T17:20:00.000+04:00

THE BOOST RETURN
Mohammed Arafath the DZCC wicket keeping Batsman,There was a time when he is form was the be-all and end-all for DZCC, suprise he is back after 10 months.when he isn't making the batsman's life a misery. He admits it has been difficult readjusting following the first long-term Failure of his career and was denied the chance to relieve some frustrations when runs washed out DZCC's net session at Wonderland Park last week.I'm doing everything I can to get myself back to where I was. However, one player who probably won't mind some extra time to put his feet up is

"It's always a challenge to play against better sides. This team has so much potential. Everyone has got a role, batsmen, bowlers and fielders and they all know what to do. If plan A doesn't work the captain is there to implement plan B. We have to take key points and work to that."Though progress has been smooth, DZCC are not without dilemmas. The first is a pleasant, selectorial one. Mohammad Razeen & Mohammed Rikaz has yet to play a part in the last seven months.

Now I know my role a bit better," he said. "I had it set in my mind that I was going to be nice and positive through coming series because in the past in DZCC I probably wasn't as positive as I would have liked to have been.What DuabiZahirians haven't done, however, is beat a top side in nearly two years. "Winning is a habit," said Arafath. "We're aware that we've come close recently. It's the key moments in games that we've let slip. But we have been creating opportunities to win."Hopefully I'll win one more tournement we can keep table again in UAE," he said with a smile.

finally he said, "But the best advice I got was when I was told that when I started playing cricket I did so as I loved the game. At that point I wasn't thinking of playing for Zahira and so why think about it now, I was asked. That set me thinking and slowly I regained my confidence and got back to normal.""That was something I found it tough to deal with initially but slowly got used to that as well and started to enjoy my batting once again."

Bowling gives Top Chance

2012-04-26T14:59:00.000+04:00

Match facts
Friday, April 27, 2012
Start time 0730 (1030 GMT)

Big picture

Both Shiba Riders and Dubai Zahirians are on the upswing, with victories from their most recent games, but Dubai Zahirians are in a better position, playing with three fast bowlers and three all-rounders.on the Shiba Riders view They are back at there home Nad-al-Shiba, The fast trio of Mohammed Hillal, Mohammed Irshad and Mohammed Shuhaib exploited a fast, turning pitch, to keep Ajman SC two weeks ago down to 126 in 14 overs. With Mohammed Razeen,Mohammed Nazeer and Malinga to back to squad, Dubai Zahirians look a strong bowling unit.

and Dubai Zahirians side will be without the allrounder, Mohammed Izzath and Batsman Mohammed Shamil due to there Vacation.Ayyub Padladka ruled out due to shoulder injury.A series that was expected to be all one-way traffic is now level at both teams view, with DZCC having already achieved their pre-tour ambition of winning a Series in out side the home. After basking in one of their greatest victories, Zahirians have now scaled up their goal to a series win in Nad-al-Shiba against Shiba Riders SC. The last success came about through significant contributions from many of their players - Mohammed Hillal and Mohammed Irshad making good contribution.That's something they need to repeat in Nad-al-Shiba if they are to pose a challenge to SRSC, who remain favourites despite the home debacle.

Form Guide
SRSC - LWWWW
DZCC - LLWWW

In the spotlight
Mohammed Shuhaib the dubai zahirians all-rounder made his name on high class in recent pass.he is can be strong then before and he playing after three weeks.with his 26.33 bowling avarege and 36.03 batting avarege standing second all-rounder in the squad after Mohammed Hillal.
Mohammed Naisar the SRSC skipper the most run getter aginst DZCC in all form.and he is playing his 8th game aginst DZCC its also most playing game aginst same oppenent.

Dubai Zahirians (probable) : Dasthakir (C), Siraj (WK), Shuhaib, Irshad, Hillal, Rafeek, Malinga, Imran, Razeen, Nazeer and Roshan.

"If we can win the series, it will be a great achievement as a team. We believe we can perform in any conditions and it would be a big achievement for Dubai Zahirians if we win."
Mohammed Dasthakir looks forward to making history, again

Razeen & Nazeer added for Nad-al-Shiba

2012-04-15T17:18:00.000+04:00

Mohammed Razeen, the Dubai Zahirians Valuble all-rounder and formar vice captain has returned to the squad in April while his team-mate, all-rounder and former captain Mohammed Nazeer has also won a place in the 15-man pool for the tour of Nad-al-Shiba in April last week this year. and the another experiance all-rounder Mohammed Rikaz also named in the squad.mohammed razeen have been in srilanka for more then nine months.

The trio take the place of fast bowler Mohammed Hillal, middle-order batsman Ayyub Padladka and Mohammed Rafeek, who were part of Zahirians squad for the two big matches against Shiba Riders CC in two weeks."The squad we have selected sees the return from vacation of Mohammed Razeen," Mohammed Farman, the chairman of selectors, said. " [It] includes a very good mix of experience and new young talent with mohammed Shuhaib, Mohammed Roshan, Mohammed Imran and two young fast bowlers in Irshad and Malinga." Malinga's to prominence during the WLP tour two month ago, and became the second after Ayyoub Padladka out side from zahira college cricket to represent DZCC when he played an game against lankan lions SC last january 2012.

His team-mate mohammed siraj, the first-choice wicketkeeper, is still available giving another series behind the stumps.," DZCC physiotherapist Kelum said. "He is on track to be available for club cricket and possibility of being available for selection in the upcomming series." There was also no place in the squad for zahirians opener Mohammed Sanaz, a regular till a knee problem ruled him out of action for seven months ago, who will test his fitness in this month's. and while Captain Mohammed Dasthakir will remain as same.

Dubai Zahirians (possible) 1.Dasthakir (capt), 2.Siraj, 3.Imran, 4.Shuhaib, 5.Irshad, 6.Malinga, 7.Hillal, 8.Roshan, 9.Rafeek, 10.Razeen, 11.Rikaz, 12.Nazeer, 13.Nisar and 13.Ayyub

'We've learned lessons' - Dasthakir

2012-04-04T12:02:00.000+04:00

Mohammed Dasthakir , the dubai zahirians skipper is confident that the lessons Zahirians have learned from their tour of the Ajman CC will stand them in good stead when they arrive in Nad-al-Shiba second week of April 2010 for two short format matches.Zahirians lost the last Match against Ajman CC in the WLP, with the home batsmen unable to counter the hosts' pace attack. But Dasthakir, the team skipper, has been encouraged by the improvement his team has shown over the course of the game and feels they will have benefited from the learning experience.

While Dasthakir accepted that Zahirians's batsmen had struggled throughout the last couple of months, he felt their improved performances since the start of the year 2012.Ayyub Padladka, for example, having averaged just 19.16 in the few months ago, bounced back with successive two half centuries in the middle of December 2010 and finished this match with an average of 26.66.Mohammed Irshad figures for the same game - 13.50 and 22.75 - tell a similar story. Mohammed Rafeek, having come into the side, also impressed with a unbeaten match-defining innings of 40 to win the second match in Janaury 2012.

"We've learned some good lessons from that game and earn experience. You can see some of the learning coming out in some of the batsmen at the moment - which is great to see - it would be very disappointing to go through those tough experiences and not come out the other side as better players, but I think some of them are coming out the other side as better players."A good example would be Ayyub Padladka who has turned round his form. He has shown us a different method in that game.played as a finisher. He has worked very hard re-jigging his method and it's nice to see that it's working for him. It's nice to see him playing as confidently as he is playing at the moment; that's great to see.

"The experience that those guys will have gained in a pressure situation against very good opposition in these conditions will be absolutely vital to their growth and to our growth as a side.and how quickly we learn - is vital to our chances in Nad-al-Shiba. it will be a different type of game and a different type pitch.So we have to make the most use of this next one and then we move on to different counditions of the game at the start of the summer. But this experience out here has been great for us."

The Last Ride in Winter

2012-03-28T17:18:00.000+04:00

Match facts
March 30, WLP - Dubai
Start time 07:30 (10:30 GMT)

The Big Picture

"I don't want to waste my runs in the warm-ups, but it's always good to get them under the belt, and I hope to put in a good performance on friday. As a team, we are aware of our shortcomings in Turf ball cricket, but we've played a lot in UAE cricket in the last couple of years, and we know we've got the resources to take it on and win."Ayyub Padladka the dubai zahirians all rounder Joins squad after 6 weeks.

Include him self all rounder Mohammed Nisar added to squad after 10 months.Mohammed Rimaz after 17 weeks can these two boost Zahirians on this friday against Ajman Sports Club?Ayyub Padladka the Dubai zahirians Middle order batsman and part time seamer have scored 914 runs in 33 short format games in 24.60 avvarage with a two half cencurys and hold 19 wickets.so selecters keep lot faith on him to make better perpormens in WLP this friday.

Skipper Dasthakir said that, ''Obviously his workload over the past two years has been a lot higher - he's played for Zahirians, he's played some cricket in YBC (indian Club) as well - but he's been good considering the workload he's had," Roshan is hoping he can be join for the start of the April 2012, although that might be a little too ambitious.

Form guide
Ajman Cricket Club : WLLWW
Dubai Zahirians CC : WWLWL

Team news
Nisar is likely to come in as Shamil's replacement. Nisar he is yet to open the score in wonderland, so Nisar could open the batting with Mohammed Siraj. DZCC, if they choose to go in with five bowlers, could give Irshad, Malinga, Rimaz and Rafeek to go with Hillal. Although this would be a good chance to experiment with five bowlers, it seems likely DZCC will stick to their preferred route of a bowling-heavy line-up.

Dubai Zahirians (probable) : Dasthakir, Siraj, Ayyub, Irshad, Rafeek, Malinga, Nisar, Imran, Hillal, Zahir and Rimaz.

Pitch and conditions
The recent heatwave in WLP has abated to be replaced by more not normal conditions with hot wind. DZCC's pace attack won't mind overhead conditions to help them and there is a chance of some dust during the weekend.which should encouraged batsmen and bowlers who are good enough to take advantage.

Siraj Aware of Fitness Challenge

2012-03-26T16:07:00.001+04:00

Mohammed Siraj , Dubai Zahirians wicket keeping batsman , is aware that issues regarding his weight and fitness are likely to remain throughout his domestic career but he is determined to show that he is worthy of leader.when he have secure draw the series couple of weeks ago against NICC in wonderland park.

Mohammed Siraj was handed his first call-up to a squad after 6 weeks as a replacement for Mohammed Razeen last year, following a productive few months in the short format set-up. He could yet be considered for the game in WLP although team director Mohammed Farman said Siraj still had "significant work" to do. "Fitness is a key factor and everyone has to work hard on their fitness - some more than others," Siraj said. "It's probably an issue that will stay with me, but I'm not frustrated. The more work you do, the better you feel. Hopefully I am doing the right things now."

"But the best advice I got was when I was told that when I started playing cricket I did so as I loved the game. At that point I wasn't thinking of playing for Zahira and so why think about it now, I was asked. That set me thinking and slowly I regained my confidence and got back to normal.""That was something I found it tough to deal with initially but slowly got used to that as well and started to enjoy my batting once again."

Zahirians's top order is under pressure going into this series following their failure in the last sesson during the 5-3 compration. They were often rendered scoreless by top orders in that series. Although NICC's attack doesn't possess the same quality as before they does, the pitches, especially in wonderland, should offer assistance."Our players are capable of improving their performances against this type of bowling and being a lot better than we were against NICC. Only time will tell how much of an improvement we can make."Anas for official page.

However, Siraj's batting is more of a problem, with him unable to exit the slump which worsened during the Friendly Match 2011. He scored 16 runs in that campaign and has posted 9 and 7 in the first two short format matches. "We are pretty confident that given the same opportunities Mohammed Siraj will repay us the different way. I believe he has got through to the start of the 2012 to sort it out and we are confident he well and truly will have it sorted before then."

Battle of Revenge

2012-03-07T16:27:00.000+04:00

Match facts
Friday, March 09
Start time 0730 am (1330 GMT)

Last Year Click Here

Big Picture

Jet11's bowling isn't their strongest suit, though, and they are up against one of the strongest batting outfits in the UAE tournament, Dubai Zahirians. While it was expected that Mohammed Hillal and Mohammed Irshad the new commer would plaster the bowling, the surprise package has been the form of Mohammed Zahir at the top of the order. Add to that the solidity of Mohammed Siraj, the threatening presence of Mohammed Dasthakir, and the hitting of Mohammed Roshan and Mohammed Rafeek and the scale of the challenge facing Mohammed Zaneer's bowlers becomes evident. One thing the JET11 team, will remind there team of will be the inconsistency of its opponents they have alternated between victory and defeat in their past five matches against DZCC. Like Jet11 Zahirians's bowling attack is also not among the more potent ones in the last few Months, which means there could be a run-fest at the Wondreland when the two sides face off.

Form guide (most recent first)
JET11 DREAM CC : LLWWW
DUBAI ZAHIRIANS : LWWLW

Team Talk
Zahirian's Frontline players haven't been as influential as the finishing recruits in most of the jet11 team. Mohammed Roshan is one who has consistently delivered, but Dasthakir will mostly have to pick the out-of-form Mohammed Nazeer and Anis-ul-Rahman. Malinga could also be needed to give the side options, especially with all the DZCC bowlers struggling.

Jet11 have to ponder whether to retain Mohammed Zaneer or to bring back Mohammed Shifan, both of whom have performed well in the Last few Months. Mohammed Rizvi hasn't had too much of an impact in the last few matches, which means Mohammed Ikram could be brought back.

DZCC: (probable) Dasthakir, Siraj, Roshan, Hillal, Shuhaib, Irshad, Rafeek, Malinga, Nazeer, Zahir and Imran.

In the spotlight
Zahirian's Medium Facer Mohammed Roshan has rapidly won over the crowd with his enthusiasm and tight bowling. He has had little support from the other quicks, though, with Mohammed Irshad and Mohammed Shuhaib. In JET11 Mohammed Zaneer has had a forgettable Sesson so far, but he's one of the game's great big-match players. Last year, he stopped the in-form in the same venue, Mohammed Hillal. Can he repeat that performance again?

Chatter
"Night Battle is a lottery, but we couldn't use that excuse anymore, so we planned every tiny aspect of the game right from what kind of shots to play after losing a wicket to how wide or slow to bowl to a batsman in the slog overs."DZCC personel advisor Mohammed Anas says the team's turnaround is no fluke.

Captain Returns on Big Stage

2012-03-06T16:44:00.000+04:00

The demotion of opening batsman Mohammed Shamil to the reserves and the inclusion of skipper Mohammed Dasthakir are among a host of changes in Zahirians's BIG BATTLE - 2012 squad against JET X1 Sports Club on comming friday in Wonderland Park. Zahirians's selectors have dropped four of the 15 players who were part of the last series against North Idians in same venue, demoted two to reserve status, and called up five. They also continued to not pick Anis ul Rahamn and Madhu.

Mohammed Fayas, Mohammed Ziyad, Mohammed Sanaz and Ayyup Padladka, allrounder Mohammed Rikaz and medium-pacer Mohammed Nazeer were dropped from the squad that played Last year with same oppenent. Mohammed Shuhaib and medium-pace allrounder Mohammed Roshan, who were also got part series after selections.Mohammed Irshad and Malinga the new comming all-rounders also won there places.The selectors did not name vice-captain, but said their names would be "declared shortly". as skipper Dasthakir returns and remains same.

Dubai Zahirians With three wins in their previous four games in 2012, they are undoubtedly favourites, a concept so vital to most sporting contests, but considered taboo in the short format games. They have earned the tag, and not just through the belligerence of Mohammed Siraj. Mohammed Imran and Mohammed Rafeek have been consistent, mohammed Dasthakir has been effective in his unassuming manner, Mohammed Hillal has shown glimpses of his abilities and, perhaps, most importantly they've been relatively safe with their catching in the past tournaments plagued by poor fielding.

The zahirians selectors will also be watching closely. There is a long season ahead and a pool of reserve talent will come in handy. At least one of will be appearing in Siraj with a replacement needed for at No. 1, while there is also a batting vacancy due to Mohammed Izzath's and Mohammed Shamil's Vacation.Dubai Zahirians had announced their squad on Thursday, a day ahead of the series extended deadline for naming the 14. Mohammed Razeen, the former vice captain, and wicket keeper mohammed Arafath have also been left out of the probables. Mohammed Siraj, the wicketkeeping batsman who has been favour over the past few months, has been included.the promissing youngstars will be there because for bowling options.

Gritty Zahirians Secure Draw

2012-03-04T12:48:00.000+04:00

An insipid performance from Zahirians's batsman on the 2nd short format game against North Indian sc last Friday in wonderland Secure Zahirians 1-1 draw the Friendly Series - 2012.two games Schedule and Bulletin please click here.

After loss the toss in 1st match zahirians put NICC to bat first,   The slow pitch and the design of the pitch, with its short square-boundaries, dictated the style of play. The new ball and semers controlled well indeed to NICC in 12 overs 131/7.in the chase Hillal made his name again in dubai zahirians how he important in team card.scored 39 in just 14 balls.but fail to finish and nobody able to follow him on his way.they manage just 119 all out in 11.2 overs

In second Match zahirians pulled to bat first with great speed start and power pack opening pair siraj and Hillal add 85 in first five overs. new ball users of NICC not on controlled with new ball. but after the good accelerate and put 129/6 in 10 overs.the NICC openers straggle start and in the middle zairians bowlers did some good jobs and end of the day its enough to won the match and tie the series.

Match - 01
Results

North Idians        131/7 (12 overs)
Dubai Zahirians    119/10 (11.2 overs)

North Indians Won 13 Runs.

Match - 02
Results

Dubai Zahirians   129/6 (10 overs)
North Indians       96/8 (10 overs)

Dubai Zahirians Won by 34 Runs. and
Series Draw 1-1

Nazeer Call back on last moment for Replacing Shamil

2012-03-01T11:06:00.001+04:00

The former Captain Mohammed Nazeer was named in the short format squad as the backup for the new limited-overs No.1 Mohammed Shamil. The inclusion of Nazeer were the major changes from the squad taking part 2nd March 2012 in the North Idian CC Series, and there was no room in the attack for any others.

when his captain's last time in wonderlad park against RSS SC in 2009 Nazeer narrowly failed to earn the title, and even no body expect that its is the last match for him as a captain. and the DZCC selector Mohammed Farman said Nazeer would also be in contention for a place in the squad because i know his strenth.i think he is a right man to replace a player like shamil.

Mohammed Nazeer played his last game in WLP 2011 and he fail to scored but he had ball well on that time.maybe which was the reson that DZCC selectors have choose Nazeer first. "I have been working hard over the last couple of months," Nazeer told the DZCC official page. "The selectors said that I haven't been getting runs but so far I scored runs in the middle and few wickets too I have just waiting for a call and now i earn what i want"

Nazeer was the third-highest run scorer for Hotels in the Dubai Regional four-day competition, making 460 runs, at an average of 41.81 with two half century's from eight games. He was also the leading wicket taker for Raffals in the competition with 11 to his name."Nazeer said he had viewed his batting footage from when he was in form and was working on a few things that had helped him. "I am missing it a bit [playing for the Zahirians], but I am just waiting and using my time wisely and when I get the opportunity,now i got, hopefully, I can play for the next one or two years straight."

Captian Rested while Imran Ishak on.

2012-03-01T08:51:00.000+04:00

Match facts
March 2, Wonderland
Start time 0730 (0320 GMT)

Mohammed Siraj will captain Dubai Zahirians in the first Match in March 2012 against North Indian SC on 2nd friday. after Dasthakir focus to rest with his calf injury.and Dubai Zahirians side will be without the allrounder, Mohammed Izzath and Batsman Ayyub padladka due to there Vacation.but former Riyadh zahirian Imran Ishak who got the place in playing eleven and he will named first fresh joiner in 2012.

Mohammed Shamil has described Zahirians's position as "comfortable", ahead of what could be the series-deciding in wonderland park. Despite the changing nature of the Dubai Zahirians line-up, shamil said the team is settling into a good rhythm and want to start out the2012 series on friday. "We've got a bit of momentum behind us now,with the first series win against lankan SC last Month. so hopefully we can knock the series off ," he said.

in other hand, Mohammed Roshan and mohammed shuhaib will both be in as all-rounders after being named in DZCC squad for the tour of the WLP. The selectors announced a 13-man group for the two short format game included Rafeek, Malinga and rahman.in the bowling line Mohammed Hillal will be the first choice of the fast bowlers attack following by debuts Irshad and Zahir two new commers from akurana Youth and katugasthota Zahira.

Dubai Zahirians (possible) 1.Siraj (capt), 2.Shamil (wk), 3.Imran, 4.Shuhaib, 5.Irshad, 6.Malinga, 7.Hillal, 8.Roshan, 9.Rafeek, 10.Rahman and 11.Zahir

Form guide (Most recent first)
NICC WWLLW
DZCC LWLWW

Pitch and conditions
A good Sunny day ahead. and expect some cool breeze in the first sesson.so bowlers will have some thing special with new ball.maybe it will be bounce or pace inclued reverse swing. defenatly batsman also have value for there good shot later sessons.

Stats and trivia

Mohammed Siraj Captain after 19 months, in a same situation he have won the series against Jumeirah riders in 2010.
Dasthakir's forth injury in his calf but first time he is called rested.

three players are debut first time in Zahirians history. Imran, irshad and Zahir.

Mohammed Roshan back for RSS tour

2012-01-15T15:38:00.000+04:00

Zahirians squad
Dasthakir (C), Shamil (WK), Siraj, Izzath, Shuhaib, Ayyub, Hillal, Anis ul Rahman, Malinga, Madhu, Rimaz and Rafeek.

Top-order all rounder Mohammed Roshan has made a comeback to the Dubai Zahirians squad for their upcoming tour of RSS. Mohammed Nasmi, mohammed Shadeek and Mohammed Rikaz are missed out since they was ineligible for selection, after declining a domestic contract in favour of playing grade cricket in Dubai. There were no other surprises in the 12-member side that will be assistent led by Mohammed Shamil.

Mohammed Roshan played the last of his 68th short format game in December 2011 before being dropped from the side. He has had a good run of form for the zahirians in domestic cricket, which helped him force his way back into the squad. "Roshan has earned a recall into the squad as he has done very well in the last copule of domestic competitions and is one of the few batsmen who has been consistent," Mohammed Farman, convener of selectors, said. "He is an experienced and aggressive player."

Zahirians Cricket's eligibility policy for selection provides for exceptions in the case of one-off tournaments out side from home., such as the one given to Haithar and Faris for his out side assignments, unlike Imran, declined a contract, which ruled him out of contention.

the new commers Madhu, Malinga and Rafeek finds a place in the side, but will make way for Mohammed shuhaib and Anis ul Rahman ahead of the limited-overs leg of the tour. The series will comprise a one-off short format 12 overs game starting January 20th,

DZCC's spirit is good in 2012

2012-01-12T08:23:00.000+04:00

Mohammed Shamil ,29 top order batsman of dubai zahirians.He is a beleaguered batsman of a beleaguered unit."I think the spirit in the team has been actually pretty good. It's been very good. Everyone has been keen. The enthusiasm to practise … just the overall energy around the squad has been really good. Obviously, it's a great with the results of starting 2012 we have had so far. And yeah, we'd like to do better. and, overall, in terms of the spirit, it's been pretty good."

. "I was really disappointed to play the shot I did on 48 in last game. It still gives me nightmares sometimes. It's always nice to come and play in these conditions. It's like an home team coming and playing on a rank turner in Dubai, and winning a match in the starting of the year. We would like to do the same thing again in this all year."

Zahirians skipper Mohammed Dasthakir said Shamil needed to focus on prolonging his career. "I still believe Shamil has much to contribute both in terms of playing and batting input - you simply can't replace that quality and experience in place of sanas he has," said Dastha. "I'd like for him to concentrate now on getting back to full fitness, playing and enjoying his cricket for as long as he can. He's been a colossus for Zahirians cricket."

Mohammed Shamil is keen to continue in a senior role for dubai Zahirians. "I enjoy the extra responsibility and it takes your involvement to a new dimension as you're always thinking of the next move," said Shamil, who has scored 433 short format runs at 33.20 in last 12 games. "I've been fortunate to play under both Dastha and Sanaz's captaincy during my one year in the squad. It's been a golden age for Zahirians cricket with some memorable wins. I'm close friend with Siraj and I'm confident we'll forge an excellent partnership."

Rafeek, Madhu and Malinga to Debut

2012-01-09T19:02:00.000+04:00

Mohammad Rafeek, Madhu and Malinga's UAE domestic career has been revived after they was added to DZCC's 16-man squad against RSSC tour to Al-Quses, following the team management's request for an extra fast bowlers and middle order batsmans. According to the DZCC Cricket Board, those three was recalled after the need for additional support to a bowling contingent comprising Mohammed Hillal, Mohammad Izzath, Mohammad shuhaib and Anis ul Rahman was raised.

"I am very happy and am confident of making the most of this chance to resurrect my career," said Madhu, who returned to DZCC's domestic fold after cutting ties with the now defunct SRL domestic.Malinga, 27, played the last of his 33, largely unfulfilling game in December 2011 against Jumeirah riders after he had drifted to the sidelines of DZCC's short format attack. Those three games in WLP yielded just four wickets and he was again discarded to return to the domestic circuit. But he has picked up 19 wickets so far this season while captaining Srilankan local tour , with one five-wicket bag.There are other fast bowlers with better returns for the current first-class season, such as young Mohammad Shuhaib, and those who have played limited-overs cricket for DZCC this year, like Ayyub padladka.

But Rafeek's experience of playing UAE cricket, and two games in Daith, appeared to have worked in his favour. Rafeek has taken 31 wickets in 24 short format macthes.Apart from two games, DZCC will play one ten and a fifteen over on the tour in middle of this month in AL-Quses. With him the allrounder Anis Ul Rahman also recalled for squad.it seens this these recalls maybe going to boost DZCC's power with RSS SC.

Zahirians on Top Gear in 2012

2012-01-08T15:13:00.000+04:00

An insipid performance from Zahirians's bowlers and batsmans in the 1st series on the year 2012 against Lankans SC Srilanka last friday in Jafliya Secure Zahirians 2-0 win the two games series. Schedule and Bulletin please Click Here

After winning the toss in 1st match DZCC put LANKANS to bat first, The slow pitch and the design of the pitch, with its short square-boundaries, dictated the style of play. The new ball and seamers controlled well indeed to LANKANS in 12 overs just 77/6. Hillal's 3 wickets over was higlight for one run removing three top order batsmans in forth over of the game.in the chase shamil made his name again in dubai zahirians how he important in team card.scored 48 in just 26 balls.

In second Match DZCC pulled to bat first with Blasting start and power pack top order batsmans Izzath, Siraj, hillal, Shamil and dasthakir indeed new ball users of LANKANS not in good controlled  39 in first two overs. after Dasthakir, Shuhaib and Ayyub able to make a good accelarate and put 163/5 in just 10 overs.and this is the highest total score for zahirians in 10 overs short format games ever.the LANKANS openers started sloppy slow start and the opening bowling pair Izzath and Hillal for DZCC did some good jobs for controlled the lankans from big hits even sigles are difficale to made on the time.end of the day its not enough to won the sigle match or series for LANKANS SC.

Match - 01
Results

LANKANS SC 77/6 (12 overs)
Dubai Zahirians   79/3 (6.1 overs)
Dubai Zahirians Won by 7 Wickets.

Match - 02
Results

Dubai Zahirians 163/5 (10 overs)
Lankans SC        76/8 (10 overs)
Dubai Zahirians Won by 87 Runs.

Series won 2-0 by Dubai Zahirians

Freshers on Fresh Year 2012

2012-01-05T15:56:00.000+04:00

Match facts
January 6, Jafliya - Dubai
Start time 07:30 (10:30 GMT)

The Big Picture

Dubai Zahirians haven't won their previous two home series, but a failure to close out this one will cause the most criticism. While the other contests were against teams near the top of the rankings, this one is against a side that was struggling to find its feet in UAE cricket. A series that was expected to be all one-way traffic is now level at both teams view, with DZCC having already achieved their pre-tour ambition of winning a Series in out side the home.

After basking in one of their greatest victories, Zahirians have now scaled up their goal to a series win in Jafliya against Lankans SC. The last success came about through significant contributions from many of their players - Mohammed Hillal and Mohammed Izzath making good contribution.That's something they need to repeat in Jafliya if they are to pose a challenge to Lankans Sc, who remain favourites despite the Jafliya's debacle.

Form guide
(Most recent first)
LANKANS SC W L L
ZAHIRIANS SC W L W

Watch out for...
Anis ul Rahman the skipper of Al-Tayer Motors profesional cricket player joins with Dubai Zahirians in this 2012. standing with his record of 36.61 batting avarege and 26.33 bowling econ.the Right handing medium fast bowler can be effective on his debut.and in place of roshan he got his team card return in copule of days a go.

Mohammed Shuhaib the Akurana youth all rounder currently among the runs, has been picked for Dubai zahirians Boxing Day short format team.Izzath has been in excellent form in recent weeks. His inclusion is in recognition of his consistently good performances and we anticipate that he can provide steadiness at the top of the order.

DZCC Zahirians (probable) : 1.Dasthakir (C), 2.Siraj (WK), 3.Anis ul Rahman, 4.Rimaz, 5.Hillal, 6.Ayyub, 7.Shuhaib 8.Izzath, 9.Shamil, 10.Nasmi, 11.Imran

"If we can win the series, it will be a great achievement as a team. We believe we can perform in any conditions and it would be a big achievement for Dubai Zahirians if we win."
Mohammed Dasthakir looks forward to making history, again

Shamil, Shuhaib and Roshan are in Team

2011-12-21T18:54:00.000+04:00

Mohammed Shuhaib, the Akurana youth all rounder currently among the runs, has been picked for Dubai zahirians Boxing Day short format team to face India XI and will be joined in the top three by Mohammed Shamil provided the former dubai zahirian can prove his fitness.

Mohammed Roshan has also earned a recall, the selectors seeking an experienced head to help a young bowling attack battle India's XI batsmen at the WLP on coming Friday.Shamil and Shuhaib replaced Mohammed rikaz and mohammed ziyad from the XI that was beaten by jet 11 in nad-al-Shiba, with mohammed Shanaz and mohammed Fayaz unable to be chosen due to continued fitness complaints.sanaz aggravated a calf problem on day one of the team's batting camp in jumeirah.

mohammed Farman, the DZCB selector, said mohammed shamil would open the batting, with Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Izzath to vie for one spot and Ayyub Padladka and Mohammed dasthakir the skipper other."Izzath has been in wonderful form, and the intention is that he will open the batting with mohammed Siraj," Inverarity said. "Of the XI that will line up on December 23, it will either be Hillal or Roshan."It is likely if Shamil plays that he'll be batting at No. 3, if Hillal plays then he'd be at No. 6 and the batting line-up would be re-arranged accordingly, and then it would seem likely that one of Mohammed Rimaz and mohammed Shadeek would be 12th man. That's the anticipated balance of the side but we'll have to wait on weather and pitch conditions and final form and fitness."

"Izzath has been in excellent form in recent weeks. His inclusion is in recognition of his consistently good performances and we anticipate that he can provide steadiness at the top of the order. Mohammed Hillal has regained form this season and he provides a strong and reliable bowling option.

DZCC Zahirians (probable) : 1.Dasthakir (C), 2.Siraj (WK), 3.Izzath, 4.Rimaz, 5.Hillal, 6.Ayyub, 7.Shamil 8.Shuhaib, 9.Roshan, 10.Imran, 11.Saflin, 12.Shadeek