Esha Oza leads UAE at home Asia Cup as captain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:11 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Esha Oza has been named captain of the UAE women's cricket team for the Asia Cup taking place in Dubai this week. Oza, an accomplished all-rounder, has played a vital role in the UAE's recent success, including reaching the semi-finals of the ACC Women’s Premier Cup, by virtue of which they qualified for the Asia Cup. This tournament marks the UAE's third consecutive appearance and comes with the advantage of home conditions, which Oza believes will be beneficial against stronger opposition. Her impressive performances earlier this year, including being the leading run-scorer at the Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars, underscore her readiness to lead the team.
- •Esha Oza captains UAE in the Asia Cup.
- •UAE hosts the tournament in Dubai.
- •Oza was the leading run-scorer in previous competitions.
- •This is UAE's third consecutive Asia Cup appearance.
- •Home conditions may provide an advantage for the team.
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — ICYMI: Esha Oza ready to showcase her growth with UAE at Asia Cup
"In our regular series looking back at the biggest stories of the week in cricket, The Cricket News' Arya Shah focuses on Esha Oza, who has been picked to lead the UAE's challenge at the upcoming Asia Cup on home soil.
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