Rahul Chopra named new UAE ODI captain, replaces Muhammad Waseem

Rahul Chopra was named as the captain of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) senior men’s One-Day International (ODI) team on October 25 (Friday), replacing Muhammad Waseem. 

The wicketkeeper-batter Chopra will begin his reign with an ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) League 2 tri-series involving Oman and Netherlands as the other two teams. 

"I have decided to step down as captain to concentrate on my batting in the ODI format. My best wishes are with the new captain, I will be giving him my full support,” Waseem, who led the team in 26 ODIs, said in his resignation. 

The 29-year-old Chopra, who has played only seven ODIs and six T20Is, will start his assignment against Oman on November 1.

Under Waseem’s captaincy, UAE won only seven ODIs and lost 19. He had taken over from CP Rizwan. UAE are currently at the bottom of the League 2 table which is being led by Canada. 

Waseem, who has a terrific record as T20I captain, winning 20 of the 34 matches in charge, will continue to lead the side in the shortest format. 

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