Dubai Zahirians Hunt for Two in Row

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.

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

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.

Dasthakir and Siraj missed, Hillal to Lead

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.

Bowling gives Top Chance

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

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

The Last Ride in Winter

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.

Battle of Revenge

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

Izzath replaces Imtiyas for Madrasi tour in WLP

Mohammed Izzath, the river bank SC fast bowler, has been named as Mohammed Imtiyas's replacement in Madrasi tour squad for their tour of WLP 2011. Mohammed Rikaz, the DZCC allrounder, has been picked for the short format against Madras club, marking his return to the domestic setup after more than seven months.

 After razeen was ruled out of the tour with a immidiate leave starts yesterday, the selectors had to add another seamer to the 12-man squad for WLP and the place was expected to go to either one of  Izzath, Ayyub Padladka or Mohammed farhan the new commer. Izzath got that spot, but a place in the short format squad was vacated because  is departing of Razeen and imtiyas. Fayas's performances in the ongoing domestic season have been rewarded with that spot for the final selections.

Izzath has got chance as debut, but drew attention because of his performance in this season's GPL Trophy, in which he is the leading wicket-taker in the Dole division, having taken 13 wickets in three games. Izzath joins Mohammed rikaz, Mohammed Ziyad and Mohammed Hillal in DZCC's pace department for the tour, with Mohammed Rimaz selected provisionally, subject to him proving his fitness before the squad's departure. Seven of the players from the squad - Mohammed Siraj, Sanaz mohammed, mohammed Saflin, Mohammed Fayaz, Mohammed Dasthakir and Mohammed nazeer are added on batting and all rounding hands, on December 8, to prepare for the series. The first game is that starts on December 09, while second one following week.

Squad : Mohammed Dasthakir (C), Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Hillal, Mohammed Rikaz, Mohammed Izzath, Ayyub Padladka, Mohammed Shadeek, Mohammed Fayas, Mohammed Ziyad, Mohammed Sanaz, mohammed Rimaz, Mohammed Farhan and Mohammed Nazeer. 

Dubai Zahirians face tough warm-up

Dubai Zahirians will step up their preparations for the first game after seven weeks against Shiba Risers when they face a strong JBS SC side at WLP. It's a sign of the depth in Zahirians cricket that a formidable second team can be and they should give the visiters a good idea of their readiness for,

Mohammed Rasmi and Mohammed Saflin, along with the other three players who spent an extra week in Srilanka, have arrived to Dubai so the Zahirians are now at full strength. Facing the likes of Mohammed Arafath, Mohammed Rikaz and Ayyub Padladkka, who has made an impressive return to action after a career-threatening back injury's, will be a good test of adjustment for them on a WLP pitch that often offers help to the pace bowlers like Mohammed Hillal and Mohammed Roshan.

 Regardless of their form, however, Mohammed Ziyad and mohammed Fayaz will line up in the  side alongside mohammed Dasthakir, Mohammed Sadeek and Mohammed Rimaz. This match will help Mohammed Farman, DZCC's interim coach, and the selectors decide who will be the final specialist batsman - presuming that is the balance they opt for. will be given a chance to press his claim after Mohammed Ziyad did the job in the last match. Ziyad's useful batting could edge the stakes in his favour.

 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 Rasmi with a replacement needed for Mohammed Siraj at No. 1, while there is also a batting vacancy due to Mohammed Razeen's Vacation.

Team no longer dependent on anyone - Dasthakir

When he came for his online briefing on Sunday afternoon, Mohammed Dasthakir wasn't sure that Zahirians were assured of a place in Dubai Lankan Lions Tournement in - April 2011.It's been a strange sort of March 2011 for Dubai Zahirians, with three consecutive wins against the lesser sides sandwiched by losses to Jumeirah X1 and Shiba Riders . But having avoided the potential banana skins, they will be dangerous opponents for anyone.

"We'll meet later and identify our best combination," said Dastha. "We all respect what Sanaz,Siraj,Razeen,Rikaz,Hillal and Arafath has done for the team in the recent past. they are our most experienced players." The past tournaments has yet to see a monumental effort from all these players, and dastha suggested it was a good sign that the team was no longer dependent on anyone. "Before, when sanaz or anyone got out, we used to crumble," he said. "That's not the case with the present crop. When they got out early against Rafals Dubai DC last Month, we still made good total in board. In the last game, young Ayub and Shadeek stepped up. I think it's a good thing that we've had contributions from different individuals."

What DuabiZahirians haven't done, however, is beat a top side in nearly two years. "Winning is a habit," said Dastha. "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 tournement we can keep table first again in UAE," he said with a smile.

"With time, we'll get back to winning matches. After the Rafals Hotel SC second game, I told them: 'We didn't get beaten. We gave the game away'. Everything we set out to do, we did. Rasmi went out and played the way he can. We then had Rikaz coming in and give us even more impetus. We were way ahead of the rate. All we had to do was bat through. We didn't apply enough thought."

Roshan left out as Ayyub in again

Roshan Mufthikar the right-arm bowler and middle order batsman, is out of contention for the ahead summer after being diagnosed with the yearly vacation. roshan, who grabbed 17 Wickets at 29.59 for Dubai zahirians in Oct 2010 to Jan 2011, and Scores 160 Runs in 10 short format games with 21.03 batting avarage.now the time for rest for four upcomming weeks joins same with Saflin earliar this month.

Ayyub Padladka , another valuble all-rounder re-joins and replace Roshan after finish his vacation last january. however dubai zahirians squad for the event upcoming will be named next 2 days.Ayyub, 27, was taking 2 for 33 and scores 26 against shiba riders in December last week 2010, and he collected two wickets in the Big Match game earliar for DZCC in which he left practice sesson for his vacation.

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 March 2011, although that might be a little too ambitious. He was signed to Dubai Zahirians Srilankan Chempionship for team card.

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 youngstar Shadeek will be there because for bowling options.

DZCC Possible : 1.Dasthakir, 2.Sanaz, 3.Siraj, 4.Rikaz, 5.Hillal, 6.Ayyub, 7.Shamil, 8.Ziyad, 9.Fayaz, 10.Rasmi, 11.Razmar,13.Nazir and 14.Shadeek.

Faris and Hillal sets up victory

The youngsters shone for Dubai Zahirians as they defeated Jumairah Riders by five wickets in the year end big match 2010 at jumairah Park.Mohamed Hillal ripped the heart out of the Jumairah line-up with a brutal spell of three for 18 in four overs, and Mohammed Faris fearless half-century ensured the chase went smoothly for the hosts.The visitors had rocketed to 32 for 3  in 5.5 overs Hillal struck two times in five deliveries to derail the middle order of JRC,

 using his height and pace to torment the batsmen on the quick, hard surface, and throwing in the odd slower ball to keep them guessing.Faris, Sanaz and Rasmi then attacked the Jumairah Riders bowling with style and chutzpah, to get his team off to a rapid start, and continued to attack throughout there innings, despite the fall of wickets at the other end Faris have continue untill the end.Rasmi began with gusto as he flayed Abdul Malik for 15 in his first over with two commanding strikes and a tickle down to fine leg, before hoisting Mohammed Haithar for a giant six over square-leg.

Mohammed Sanaz uppercut his second ball for six, but was undone soon after by Zakeer, attempting an ugly slog across the line to an indipper that pegged back leg stump.however faris fireworks at the other end boosted the score to 55 in five overs.

Mohammed Hillal making another history in Dubai Zahirians taking his 200th Wicket in 73rd short format games, taking Mohammed Haithar as his histical wicket in 3rd own over he slog to long on and rasmi taked clear and ground was seen full of celebration.

SCORE CARD

Jumairah Riders                          138/8           (14 overs)

Azam          37

Malik          21

Hillal   18/4 (4 overs)

Dubai Zahirians                          140/5           (11.2 overs)

Faris            57

Rasmi          34

Razak  27/2  (2.4 overs)

Dubai Zahirians won by 5 wickets.

Hillal, Nazreen star in DZCC Tie

MATCH 01 (16 Overs)
Jet11 158 for 5 (Shifan 43*, Rifkan 32, Faris 2-23) beat Dubai zahirians 134 for 9 (Haithar 38, Dasthakir 17, Nafeel 3-29) by 24 runs

MATCH 02 (10 Overs)
Dubai Zahirians 131 for 5 (Hillal 46, Nazreen 29, Saneer 2-26) beat Jet11 109 for 7 (Raishad 23, Nafees 19, Riyas 3-31) by 23 runs

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Mohammed Dasthakir has added another feather to his captaincy hat. It was he who started the games against a formidable Jet11 CC attack, his deputy Mohammed Hillal capitalised on Batting to score a crucial 46,and dubai Zahirians defended with aggression, smartness and flair to Tie the Big Night Tour 2010.There were no problems with tactics for dubai Zahirians: they went with the old-fashioned approach of keeping wickets in hand.

Dasthakir was warned sufficiently Jet11 by Bowling: he had to bring Mohammed hillal, Mohammed riyas, Mohammed faris, Mohammed Haithar and Mohammed nazreen are yorkers have been near perfect, The Must win concluded Tie the Biggest Big Night Tour in Wonderland park last thursday night.