Furniture maker’s son is an instant hit on debut alongside stars at ILT20

28.01.2024 - 23:30 thenationalnews.com

Zuhaib Zubair could be forgiven for feeling nervous ahead of his Gulf Giants debut against Dubai Capitals in the DP World International League in Sharjah.

Aged just 20, it was the first time the leg-spinner was getting the chance to play in front of a TV audience, let alone a substantial crowd beyond the boundary.

His teammates included stars of the world game that he has grown up watching franchise and international cricket. And David Warner was the captain of the opposition.

David actual Warner. Even from a mere local perspective, the pressure was on him. Zubair has yet to win a cap for the UAE, yet he was picked in place of Aayan Khan, the wonderkid of cricket in the Emirates.

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