UAE squad announced for Hong Kong Sixes 2026 [Source: x]The UAE is set to have a representation in the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes 2026 season. Quite recently, the UAE Sixes announced its complete seven-member squad for the exhilarating competition in Kowloon, Hong Kong.The UAE Sixes team is placed in Group C of the tournament alongside India and Pakistan.UAE Sixes joins India and Pakistan to announce full squadUAE Sixes has become the latest team to unveil its complete seven-player squad for the upcoming Hong Kong Sixes 2026 season. Here is a look at the entire UAE Sixes squad for the tournament.UAE Sixes squad for Hong Kong Sixes 2026: Ansh Tandon, Khalid Shah, Maroof Merchant, Muhammad Faraazuddin, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Zuhaib and Zahid Ali.Among the seven cricketers selected in the squad, five of those players have previously played international cricket for UAE. ALSO READILT20 Franchises Face Availability Dilemma Over UAE Players Ahead Of AuctionLeg-spinner Muhammad Zuhaib holds the highest international cricket experience among the seven Hong Kong-bound UAE players, considering the 22-year-old has played four ODIs and 21 T20I matches for the UAE national team since making his debut in February 2024.All-rounder Muhammad Farooq has also represented the UAE team in two ODIs and 14 T20I matches since April 2024, and even travelled to India this year for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Additionally, Naveed Ahmed has been named as the coach cum manager of the UAE team. Naveen has also served as the head coach of the UAE men’s Under-19 cricket team.UAE Sixes schedule for Hong Kong Sixes 2026The UAE Sixes team is placed in Group C of the 12-team Hong Kong Sixes 2026 tournament alongside India and defending champions Pakistan. As per the schedule, UAE will take on Pakistan in their opening match of the competition on Friday, October 30 later this month. The following day, they will face India. The entire Hong Kong Sixes 2026 season will be hosted by the Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground between October 30 and November 1. The two UAE Group C fixtures both have a start time of 10:35 am local time in Hong Kong.ALSO READ"Sad For The Ultimate Format": Fans React To Low Turnout In Durban For SA vs AUS 1st Test
