Captain Returns on Big Stage

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.

Captian Rested while Imran Ishak on.

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

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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

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,

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.

Freshers on Fresh Year 2012

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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.

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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