The Board of Control for Cricket in Sri Lanka is pleased to announce the UNDER-15 ASIA CUP (UAE) 2002 from 7th December to 22nd December. It will be the first time ever that as many as 14 teams will participate in the event at this level including the four test playing nations of the region. The prospect of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh playing together with the associated members from Asia and the Middle East for the first time makes the tournament as exciting as it could be. The event is organized by Emirates Cricket Board under the auspices of Asian Cricket Council.

A total of 35 matches will be played over a period of 16 days. The Ten non-Test playing Nation Teams are Oman, Maldives, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Nepal, Kuwait, Qatar, Singapore, as well as the host UAE.

Four groups will be used for the event – Abu Dhabi Cricket Council's Sheikh Zayed Stadium (ADCC) at Abu Dhabi Cricket Council's Ground at Dubai (DCC 1 & 2), and Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

TOURNAMENT FORMAT:

The Ten Teams will be divided in two groups of 5 who will play preliminary league on a round basis. The top two Teams from each group will then join the four Test playing Nations and play the "Super League" on a round basis.

Each match shall be of One Day's scheduled duration and the matches will consist of one 50 overs innings per side. A minimum of 25 overs per innings shall constitute a match.

The itinerary for the grouping and Match Fixtures for the Asia Cup (UAE) 2002 will follow.

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