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The UAE Under-19 cricket team got down to practice at the ICC Cricket Academy in Dubai on Wednesday
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The youngsters were in training for the Under-19 Asia Cup, which begins on Thursday
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First up for the UAE is a tough challenge against the mighty India
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The UAE were getting their timing right ahead of the Group A clash with India. The group also includes Afghanistan and Pakistan
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Group B consists of Bangladesh, Kuwait, Nepal and Sri Lanka
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UAE assistant coach Najeeb Amar was overseeing affairs in Dubai on Wednesday
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The U19 coach Mudassar Nazar, the former Pakistan all-rounder, was also on hand at the ICC Cricket Academy. "The hosts will be looking to get the much-needed experience ahead of the U19 World Cup to be held in the West Indies," he said.
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There was plenty of camaraderie among the UAE teammates as they worked out and played in the winter sunshine
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The tournament will be played at three venues: the ICC Academy, Dubai; Sharjah Cricket Stadium; Dubai International Stadium
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With the tournament beginning on Thursday, the goal for the UAE is a date at the International Stadium on December 31
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Also playing on Thursday are Afghanistan v Pakistan at ICC Academy 2 and Kuwait v Sri Lanka at Sharjah Cricket Stadium December 24 Bangladesh v Nepal at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
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The UAE will next be in action on December 25 against Afghanistan at the ICC Academy
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