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Cricket Needs More Philanthropists: Omar
DUBAI - South Africa’s Cape Cobras recently played in the Emirates Twenty20 at 7he Sevens.
The manager of the side, Omar Henry, was really impressed by the infrastructure and facilities in the UAE. While talking to Khaleej Times, the former left-arm-spinner, said: “Dubai has emerged as the hub of cricket in the region. The city has grounds and facilities to organise such big tournaments.
“Professional teams from different parts of the world land here for their pre-season training.
“We are really bowled over by the hospitality and this is one of the best organised tournaments.
“Our young squad has learned a lot from this sojourn and we would like to come again and again to UAE.”
Omar, who has served as a convenor of selectors in South African cricket board, added: “South Africa was out of international cricket for more than 20 years and since they have rejoined the fraternity they have maintained high standards.
“They may not be the best but they are one of the best sides in the world.
“The world can see unity in diversity in South Africa team.”
The jolly man said: “We can eliminate poverty through cricket by providing chances to upcoming cricketers to flourish in the game.
“Shayam Bhatia, a cricket lover and businessman from UAE has taken the lead in this regard by providing equipment to the needy players. He has sponsored many young spinners from South Africa to learn the art in India.
“More people like Bhatia should come forward and help the game grow globally.”
Omar added: “I congratulate Fly Emirates for lifting the inaugural Emirates Twenty20 trophy.
“Emerging players from Cape Cobras put on a great show and they were on the verge of qualifying for the final but a batting collapse helped Emirates to go through and eventually win the final.”
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