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Desert T20 win a proud stage for me to retire - Mangal

The former Afghanistan captain said he hoped his decision would set a good precedent for the senior players in the side, to pass the mantle on to the younger cricketers

21-Jan-2017•Peter Della Penna in Dubai

Nabi, Shahzad demolish Ireland

Afghanistan bulldozed rivals Ireland by 10 wickets in the final of the inaugural Desert T20

20-Jan-2017•The Report by Peter Della Penna in Dubai

Wilson, Stirling, Mulder propel Ireland to final

Ireland progressed to the final of the Desert T20 Challenge with a performance that showed glimpses of the form that made them the dominant force among Associates

20-Jan-2017•The Report by Peter Della Penna in Dubai

Shahzad 80 helps Afghanistan motor into final

Afghanistan brushed aside a target of 150 with eight wickets to spare, for their fifth consecutive win against Oman in T20 internationals

20-Jan-2017•The Report by Peter Della Penna in Dubai

Cross, Macleod help Scotland stay unbeaten

Finishing as group toppers meant Scotland were able to avoid Afghanistan in the semi-finals, a team they have failed to beat in six previous attempts in T20Is

20-Jan-2017•The Report by Peter Della Penna in Dubai

Dead rubber sets up farewell for Mangal

Nawroz Mangal, who announced his retirement from cricket earlier this month, played in what could be his last match for the Afghanistan side

19-Jan-2017•Peter Della Penna in Dubai

Afghanistan prepare for semis with big win over Namibia

Afghanistan cruised to a 64-run win against Namibia in their final group-stage game of the Desert T20 Challenge, after posting 167 for 6

19-Jan-2017•The Report by Peter Della Penna in Dubai

Rath and Khans leave Netherlands trekking through the desert

Another sorry defeat sent Netherlands tumbling out of the tournament, as Hong Kong's remarkable inconsistency came up trumps again

18-Jan-2017•The Report by Peter Della Penna in Dubai

Ireland demolish hosts and march into semis

UAE found themselves overmatched in the 24-run loss, after Ireland stormed to 160 and then left the home side reeling at 21 for 5 in the fourth over

18-Jan-2017•The Report by Peter Della Penna in Dubai

Davey and de Lange script Scotland's comeback

In the match of the tournament, Scotland pulled off a stunning heist in defence of 148 to defeat Netherlands by seven runs

17-Jan-2017•The Report by Peter Della Penna in Abu Dhabi

Ireland turn it around against Namibia to end winless streak

Ireland ended a six-match winless streak as they overcame a blazing opening stand by Namibia to restrict them to 146 and chase it down with two balls to spare

17-Jan-2017•Peter Della Penna in Abu Dhabi

Rashid, Najibullah sparkle to down UAE

Afghanistan continued their puppet-mastery of UAE in Twenty20 cricket with a gritty five-wicket win in front of 8000 fans at Sheikh Zayed Stadium

16-Jan-2017•The Report by Peter Della Penna in Abu Dhabi

Oman roll over Hong Kong for 87 in opening win

The speedy victory boosted Oman's net run rate and their chances of qualifying for the semi-finals

16-Jan-2017•The Report by Peter Della Penna in Abu Dhabi

Fielding costs Namibia as UAE clinch last-ball victory

Namibia made for overly generous guests, dropping three chances and giving away plenty more runs in misfields to allow tournament hosts UAE to escape with a last-ball win by six wickets

15-Jan-2017•The Report by Peter Della Penna in Abu Dhabi

Van der Merwe delivers tense win for Netherlands

Michael Rippon, Wesley Barresi and Roelof van der Merwe starred in Netherlands' five-wicket win against Oman in Abu Dhabi

15-Jan-2017•The Report by Peter Della Penna in Abu Dhabi

Andy Balbirnie, Stuart Thompson ruled out of Desert T20

Ireland batsman Andy Balbirnie and allrounder Stuart Thompson have been ruled out of the Desert T20 Challenge in the UAE after sustaining injuries while training

15-Jan-2017•Peter Della Penna in Abu Dhabi

Ireland's issues deepen with Afghanistan defeat

Ireland's woes in the T20 format continued as they were no match for the top-ranked Associate side, meandering to a total of 125 for 6 before Afghanistan coasted to victory

14-Jan-2017•The Report by Peter Della Penna in Abu Dhabi

MacLeod, Berrington trump Hong Kong with record stand

Calum MacLeod and Richie Berrington put on a record partnership of 127 runs against Hong Kong, setting up Scotland's 24-run in the first match of the inaugural Desert T20 Challenge

14-Jan-2017•The Report by Peter Della Penna in Abu Dhabi

Dockrell targets turnaround for Ireland

Ireland were once the leading Associate team but their results over the last two years have been poor. They return to the UAE - a place of happy memories - hopeful of success

14-Jan-2017•Peter Della Penna in Abu Dhabi

Associates gear up to make big statements in Desert T20 Challenge

A preview of the eight teams who will play in the Desert T20 Challenge - dubbed the 'mini-Associate World Cup' - which begins from January 14

13-Jan-2017•Peter Della Penna in Abu Dhabi

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