Chopra, with just seven ODIs under his belt, will debut as captain in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) League 2 games in Oman, where UAE will face off against the hosts and the Netherlands in early November.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I have decided to step down as captain to concentrate on my batting in the ODI format. My best wishes are with the new captain, I will be giving him my full support,\" UAE Cricket posted on 'X'.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Waseem, a key figure in UAE cricket, took over the captaincy from CP Rizwan in March 2023 during the 2019-23 CWC League 2. His captaincy tenure saw the team go through challenging times, winning only seven of 26 ODIs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, in those victories, Waseem shone brightly, averaging an impressive 64.28, including a century (119) against Papua New Guinea and three half-centuries. Unfortunately, his batting average dropped to 21.10 in the 19 losses, closer to his overall ODI career average of 25.44.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Waseem's decision comes as UAE struggles to find their footing in the ongoing 2024-27 edition of the CWC League 2. They\u2019re currently positioned at the bottom of the table, having won only one of their seven matches, with a recent eight-wicket loss to Namibia marking Waseem\u2019s final game as captain.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, in those victories, Waseem shone brightly, averaging an impressive 64.28, including a century (119) against Papua New Guinea and three half-centuries. Unfortunately, his batting average dropped to 21.10 in the 19 losses, closer to his overall ODI career average of 25.44.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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