There was a minute’s silence before the start of the match between Afghanistan and UAE in respect for the victims of the earthquake in Afghanistan on Sunday, which centred in the east of the country, in which at least 800 people were confirmed dead. All photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
Afghanistan continued to play despite the backdrop of disaster in their homeland as they beat UAE by 38 runs in the tri-nations series in Sharjah.
Darwish Rasooli of Afghanistan plays a shot during the Tri-series match against UAE at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
UAE bowler Dhruv Parashar in action. The UAE restricted Afghanistan to 188 for four from their 20 overs.
Darwish Rasooli of Afghanistan plays a shot.
Muhammad Rohid was highly impressive. The national team have been waiting to unveil the left-arm swing bowler on international cricket.
Haider Ali of the UAE looks dejected as Afghanistan pile on the runs in Sharjah.
Rahul Chopra, wicketkeeper of the UAE, looks on as the ball sails over the boundary.
Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott.
Mohammed Rohid of the UAE takes the wicket of Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
Mohammad Rohid of the UAE celebrates the wicket of Afghanistan's Darwish Rasooli.
UAE captain Muhammad Waseem took the fight to Afghanistan.
Ethan D'Souza of the UAE plays a shot against Afghanistan.
Afghanistan's Rashid Khan takes the wicket of Ethan D'Souza of the UAE.
Afghanistan's Rashid Khan appeals to the umpire.
Afghanistan beat UAE in Sharjah against backdrop of earthquake in homeland
