UAE Hires Former Pakistan Player Yasir Arafat as Bowling Coach for T20 World Cup 2026
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) cricket team is making serious moves ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 . In a significant boost to their backroom staff, the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has officially appointed former Pakistani all-rounder Yasir Arafat as the team's new Bowling Coach . Former Pakistan all-rounder Yasir Arafat joins the UAE camp as Bowling Coach, bringing elite ECB Level 4 expertise ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. As the Associate nations look to bridge the gap with the "Big Boys" of world cricket, bringing in a specialist with Arafat’s pedigree signals that the UAE is not just there to participate—they are there to compete. Why Yasir Arafat is the Perfect Bowling Coach for UAE The role of a bowling coach in the modern T20 era is more complex than ever. It requires a blend of tactical data analysis, technical mastery, and the ability to handle high-pressure scenarios. Yasir Arafat checks every box. 1. Elite Academic Credentials Unlike many former play...