Masood Gurbaz hopes to face brother Rahmanullah and Afghanistan after switching allegiance to UAE
Masood Gurbaz said it would be an honour to face his brother Rahmanullah in international cricket, after declaring his allegiance to the UAE. The brothers both live in Ajman. Rahmanullah has carved out a fine career with Afghanistan, as well as playing in all the leading franchise leagues around the world. His younger sibling had hoped to follow him into the Afghanistan side . However, after…
Masood Gurbaz has declared his intention to represent the United Arab Emirates (UAE) cricket team, expressing a desire to face his brother Rahmanullah in international cricket. The two siblings reside in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. While Rahmanullah has had a successful career with Afghanistan, Masood felt there were insufficient opportunities to progress in the Afghanistan national team.
He moved to the UAE over three years ago, meeting the ICC's eligibility requirement for representation. However, uncertainties remain regarding his qualification due to time spent playing cricket in Afghanistan. Masood made an impressive debut for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20 Development Tournament, scoring 74 runs off 44 balls against Gulf Giants.
The 102 players participating in the tournament are competing for contracts in the upcoming Season 5 of the ILT20, with all UAE player contracts to be decided through an auction on October 1 in Dubai. Masood is now focused on representing the UAE and hopes to face his brother in international cricket one day. He acknowledges that the UAE may not have as many opportunities as Afghanistan, but appreciates the competitive environment and the growth of the national team.
He believes that the UAE cricket scene is set to grow significantly in the coming years, mirroring Afghanistan's recent progress.
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