Mohammed Roshan back for RSS tour

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

 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

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

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

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