UAE vs NZ: Mohammad Wasim-led UAE is in the headlines following a historic victory over New Zealand in the 2nd game of the ongoing T20I series. UAE displayed an all-round effort in the exact fixture in Dubai to clinch a stellar 7-wicket win. It was Asif Khan, who starred for UAE in Saturday’s remarkable win, with a fiery 48-run knock amid the run chase of 143.

Earlier this week, Tim Southee-led New Zealand came out victorious in the series opener of the ongoing 3-match series and UAE’s win in Dubai now levels the series 1-1. Moreover, the final fixture of the enthralling UAE-New Zealand T20I series is scheduled on August 20 (Sunday), after a brief 24-hour turnaround.

Latest Cricket News: Ravi Ashwin Lauds UAE After The Victory Over New Zealand

Meanwhile, Ravichandran Ashwin has showered the young team of the United Arab Emirates with praise after the remarkable win on Saturday. Ashwin made a special tweet to congratulate the Muhammad Wasim-led side and further highlighted franchise cricket’s substantial role in home side UAE’s epic victory at Dubai International Stadium.

“UAE beating New Zealand is a big achievement & it’s also showing us what franchise cricket has succeeded in doing. There is hope for the next generation of cricketers coming from countries that aren’t test nations & that’s good news for the game.” Ravi Ashwin Tweeted

Take a look at Ravi Ashwin’s Tweet:

UAE beating New Zealand is a big achievement and it’s also showing us what franchisee cricket has succeeded in doing.

There is hope for the next generation cricketer coming from countries that aren’t mainstream test nations and that’s good news for the game.

When @rashidkhan_19…

— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) August 20, 2023

“When Rashid Khan broke into the IPL, Afghans weren’t feared at the world cups but now no one can refuse that fact. The future of the game may well see nations having representations in the IPL & turning the fortunes in their countries.” Ashwin’s Tweet further read

Ravichandran Ashwin, the veteran Indian spin bowler, recently featured in the two-match Test series against West Indies. Ashwin is currently enjoying a layoff and is not part of the proceeding India-Ireland T20 Internationals. The 36-year-old, however, expects to be included in India’s lineup for the approaching Asia Cup 2023 which will transpire in Pakistan and Sri Lanka