Oza to lead as UAE reveal squad for home Asia Cup campaign
UAE are the latest team to announce their squad for the Asia Cup.
Star all-rounder Esha Oza will once again lead as captain as the UAE revealed their squad for the upcoming Women's Asia Cup event in Dubai.
Oza will skipper the tournament hosts throughout the eight-team tournament that begins on Friday, with the UAE drawn in Group B alongside reigning champions Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Indonesia.
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The UAE's first match comes against Sri Lanka at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday and Oza can't wait to get started.
“We’re all really excited to play in front of our families and friends,” Oza said.
"Being able to play in front of a home crowd is something which is a huge honour, two years ago we played Sri Lanka at home, we gave them a good game but just came out short so this time we are really eager to get that win.”
UAE will be chasing a top two finish from their group to ensure they qualify for the knockout semi-finals that commence on 10 September.
UAE squad: Esha Oza (c), Archara Supriya, Heena Hotchandani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Janani Thirukkumaran, Lavanya Keny, Mehul Kulkarni, Rinitha Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Siya Gokhale, Sashikala Silva, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish, Uttara Iyer, Vaishnave Mahesh