UAE Retire Out All 10 Players in T20 World Cup Qualifying Match
In a shocking and unprecedented move, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) women’s cricket team retired out all 10 players during their T20 World Cup Asia Qualifiers match against Qatar in Bangkok. The decision was taken due to overcast conditions, which made it difficult for the batswomen to see the ball.
UAE were cruising at 192/0 in 16 overs when they decided to take the unusual step of retiring out all their players. This meant that they would not risk any further damage to their team’s score, while also giving Qatar an opportunity to bat.
The strategy seemed to work in UAE’s favor, as they then took to the field to bowl against Qatar. The Qatari batswomen struggled to cope with the UAE bowling attack, and were dismissed for just 29 runs. This meant that UAE won the match by a whopping 163 runs.
The decision to retire out all 10 players was a bold one, and it is likely to raise a few eyebrows in the cricketing world. However, UAE’s captain, Chaya Mushran, defended the move, saying that it was the right decision given the conditions.
“We decided to retire out because the conditions were very overcast, and we didn’t want to risk any of our players getting injured. We wanted to give Qatar a chance to bat and make it a competitive match,” Mushran said.
The win was a significant one for UAE, as it took them closer to qualifying for the T20 World Cup. The team has been making steady progress in recent years, and this victory will give them a boost of confidence ahead of their next matches.
Qatar, on the other hand, will be disappointed with their performance. They struggled to cope with the UAE bowling attack, and were unable to put up a decent score. The team will need to regroup and work on their skills if they hope to make a comeback in the tournament.
The match was a unique one, and it will be remembered for years to come. The decision to retire out all 10 players was a bold one, and it paid off for UAE in the end. The team’s willingness to think outside the box and take risks will be remembered as one of the most innovative moves in cricket history.
Source: https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/surprise-tactic-pays-off-for-uae-in-women-s-t20-world-cup-qualifier
