Ashfaq Ahmed has been suspended with immediate effect by the Emirates Cricket Board, after probes led by the ICC Anti-Corruption Unit.
According to an official statement, no formal charges have been laid and no further comment will be made until the conclusion of investigations.
The immediate focus for Emirates Cricket is the ICC World T20 Qualifiers.
Dubai United's Andrea Pirlo set for Italy national team job
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has reached an agreement with former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo to become the national team's coach on a four-year deal, Italian daily La Repubblica reported on Friday.
Germany appoint Klopp as head coach after World Cup disappointment
Germany have appointed Jurgen Klopp as head coach on a four-year contract, the country’s football association (DFB) said on Friday, handing the former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund manager the task of leading the national team into a new era after another disappointing World Cup campaign.
Fury dominates Wach ahead of Joshua showdown
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury forced Polish opponent Mariusz Wach to retire in a tune-up bout on Friday for his showdown this year with fellow Briton Anthony Joshua.
LeBron James joining Philadelphia 76ers for record-extending 24th NBA season
LeBron James announced on Friday his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers for his record-extending 24th NBA season with hopes of helping the franchise snap a 43-year championship drought.
Pogacar climbs Alpe d'Huez in record time to win Tour de France stage 19
Slovenian four-time champion Tadej Pogacar sped away from his rivals during the punishing climb to Alpe d'Huez to claim victory on stage 19 of the Tour de France on Friday, further consolidating his overall lead.
The UAE has joined seven regional countries in condemning what they described as Israeli escalations at the Al Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem.
United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received the top-performing Year 12 students for the 2025-2026 academic year, along with a number of outstanding teachers and education leaders.
The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attack by the Houthi group targeting the Saudi-flagged vessel Encelia while sailing in the Red Sea.
