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Emirates Cricket Board Vice-Chairman congratulates UAE women's team on clinching ODI status

File photo of the UAE Women's Cricket Team. (Image: X) The UAE Women's cricket team earned their first-ever ICC ODI status , as announced by the International Cricket Council for the 2025-29 cycle beginning May 12, 2025. The UAE secured their position among 16 teams with ODI status through their high T20I ranking among Associate Members, replacing the USA. Thailand and Scotland maintained their ODI status by qualifying for the Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier . Papua New Guinea and the Netherlands retained their status based on their T20I rankings. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Emirates Cricket Board Vice-Chairman Khalid Al Zarooni applauded the achievement. "This is a monumental milestone that showcases the talent, determination, and commitment of our women's team. I congratulate captain Esha Oza , the players, coaching staff, and the entire team on this remarkable achievement. This success reflects our ongoing development efforts, and we remain committed to providing top-tier facilities and opportunities for women players at all levels, driven by talent programmes across the UAE. We wish the team the very best as they embark on an exciting future in the 50-over format." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Online Degrees designed for practical learning and future success Degree Online | Search Ads Learn More Undo Team captain Esha Oza shared her excitement about the achievement. "I would like to congratulate everyone involved with the ECB on this hard-earned and historic achievement. This has been made possible through collective effort and unwavering support. Looking back at how far we have come since the team's inception, I am proud of what we have achieved and excited about this new chapter ahead." Emirates Cricket Board Vice-Chairman Khalid Al Zarooni on the women's cricket team attaining ODI status. (Image: Emirates Cricket Board) The UAE's inclusion marks a significant development in women's cricket, expanding the reach of ODI status among Associate Members.