Battle of Revenge

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

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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

Nazeer Call back on last moment for Replacing Shamil

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.

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,

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