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Friendly Cup begins in Doha

Published: 22 Jan 2016 - 02:17 am | Last Updated: 08 Nov 2021 - 03:28 am
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Qatar Cricket team players pose with officials of Qatar Cricket Association before yesterday’s Twenty20 encounter of the Friendly Cup against Saudi Arabia National Team at the Asian Town Cricket Stadium. The two teams will play a 50-over game today, followed by another Twenty20 match tomorrow. RIGHT: Action from yesterday’s first Twenty20 match.                     Pic: Abdul/The Peninsula 

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