Ireland captain William Porterfield, centre, bats against UAE during the first day of their ICC Intercontinental Cup match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Tuesday. Christopher Pike / The National
Ireland captain William Porterfield, centre, bats against UAE during the first day of their ICC Intercontinental Cup match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Tuesday. Christopher Pike / The Show more

Sport

UAE coach Aaqib defends decision to bowl first as Ireland reach 272 for two in Sharjah

The hosts may have erred by inviting their opponents to bat first in their Intercontinental Cup match, writes Paul Radley.

Paul Radley
Paul Radley

March 12, 2013

Middle East Today

The must read newsletter for the region

      By signing up, I agree to The National's privacy policy
      Middle East Today