The first game of the five-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia gets underway in Sharjah on Friday (3 PM).
Pakistan are fielding a relatively young squad as they have rested six of their top players, including skipper Sarfraz Ahmad.
Meanwhile, the Aussies are high on confidence after registering a historic series win over India last week.
The UAE series gives both sides the chance to fill any gaps before they head for the World Cup, which kicks off in England in just over two months.
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Anders Dreyer’s brace earns San Diego road draw with Inter Miami
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Man City beat Sunderland in thriller to maintain 100% start
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Spaun uses Presidents Cup snub to win BMW PGA Championship
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Atletico ride derby storm to beat 10-man Real Madrid 2-1
Atletico Madrid beat arch-rivals Real Madrid 2-1 in LaLiga on Sunday as second-half goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David settled a tense derby at a packed Estadio Metropolitano.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has passed away on Monday, with the Court of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, declaring a 10-day mourning in the Emirate.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, will lead the UAE delegation at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York.
The UAE, working with Paraguay, has sent humanitarian supplies to communities affected by the earthquake in Colombia as part of a $10 million aid package.
