Arshad Ali, right, moved to the UAE when he was 18 and qualified to play for the national team via the ICC’s residency criteria. Chris Young for The National
Arshad Ali, right, moved to the UAE when he was 18 and qualified to play for the national team via the ICC’s residency criteria. Chris Young for The National

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'I was so disappointed': Arshad Ali recalls UAE's squandered chance at 2008 Asia Cup

Former player said playing for his adopted homeland at Lahore's Qaddafi Stadium 'a big achievement' despite disappointing showing

Paul Radley
Paul Radley

August 28, 2023

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