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UAE job has been either a stepping stone or a pension fund in the past, but now Ahmed Raza is the perfect fit
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There is nothing like the prospect of losing a large amount of cash to focus the mind. With one-day international status – and all the ICC funding it unlocks - in jeopardy, the UAE find themselves with a new coach. As usual.
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The UAE cricket team has a new coach, with Ahmed Raza described as a perfect fit for the role. The team's one-day international status, which carries ICC funding, is reportedly at risk. The article notes that the UAE coaching job has previously been viewed as either a stepping stone or a pension…
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