The UAE Blue team won the seventh edition of the local D50 cricket tournament, organized by the Emirates Cricket Board. Six teams participated in the tournament, which was held over ten days across the country's stadiums. The UAE Blue team secured the title by right, topping the leaderboard with a comfortable points lead over the Abu Dhabi team. The tournament concluded on Friday at Dubai International Stadium. The championship featured six local teams competing in a 50-over format: Abu Dhabi (defending champions), Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, and UAE Blue. The Fujairah team is the most successful in recent years, having won the title three times out of seven editions. UAE Blue has won twice, while UAE Reds and Abu Dhabi have each won once. At the end of the event, Lalchand Rajput, coach of the UAE national men's team, presented the trophy to UAE Blue's captain, Rahul, amidst a celebratory and joyous atmosphere from the team players. Zayed Abbas, a member of the Emirates Cricket Board and its official spokesperson, congratulated the winning team on their achievement, praising the high technical level and enthusiasm shown by all participating teams. He affirmed that the tournament has become a key fixture in the country's local cricket calendar, stating that this year's edition provided a vital opportunity to discover new talents and young players who are expected to contribute to the national teams in the upcoming phase.
