Men’s

Right up there with the most experienced players in Maldives history Mahafooz (Mahey) brings a level of composure that is rare in the modern game. Swift fielding, a deceptive left arm that has plenty of variations and a determination to win from the front - a natural leader and performer.

Born with a bat in hand, Azyan is made from willow and comes alive when he's in the middle of the park. Promoted to Vice Captain, it looks like he is the next-in-line for the top job. With skills and 6 years playing at the top, this young man can go as far as he is determined to in cricket.

For quick reference see Shazad of Afghansistan! Rishwan is a big hitter that has piled on the runs year after year and taken key wickets. This could be the tournament where he shows the international teams what he is capable of.

Haziq led his club team from the front by scoring runs in all competitions against all types of bowling. His shot selection makes batting look easy and this keen eye aids his performances as wicket keeper. Nicknamed 'The Lion', for his courage to take on a challenge.

Moring, noon and night, Ahmed is ready for cricket. Picking up the sport through the school junior programmes, he has risen through all the national level age-groups and is poised to deliver his biggest dream of getting the Maldives cricket team to a world cup. With a huge shot-selection catalogue at his disposal and off-spin up his sleeve, can the man from Gerevi make an impact this time?

Light-of-foot, Ameel squirrels his way to the crease and delivers a ball with the most economical of actions. As a left armer he always makes the batsmen think. A talented middle order batsman that can time the ball well.

Following in his fathers strides, Leem generates a surprising amount of pace and bounce from slamming that front foot into the crease and using his leg as a huge lever. Wise beyond his age, Leem has worked out how to take wickets match after match regardless of the opposition.

Hassan has played Grade cricket in Australia and tournament cricket in Malaysia. A pacey, front on action has seen Hassan snatch key wickets and keep the best of batsmen unable to play their natural game. Hassan is a reliable middle order batsman when, on his day, can embarrass the best of bowlers with a range of powerful shots.

Nazu is a player that has had to work especially hard to maximise his potential best. A batsman in his youth that scored runs for fun, he was moulded into a medium pace bowler by his coach. Maldives is blessed to have a player like Nazu that lives and breathes cricket.

A traditional off-spinner, Rizan works hard at his art and has won awards recently for his tally of wickets taken at the domestic level. When he gets the chance on the international stage, he must continue that learning curve. A future leader and future key player.

A multi-talented cricketer with bat, ball, and on the field, Adam has worked hard at all aspects of the game as he aims to achieve his personal goals within cricket. Bowling off-break at speed and from a height guarantees to ask questions of any batsman. With a fiery personality and plenty to say if he's not focus of attention, this could be the year he focusses on the 'next ball' only!

Malinda is talented all-rounder and super quick between the sticks. A master at unsettling the fielding side with fast runs exchanging the strike. Arriving at the bowling crease with plenty of variations, Malinda could be a key player if Maldives are to snatch a victory in this years competition.

Mr Dependable. This firefighting cricketer is a trusted team mate with either bat or ball. A cool character on and off the field, Nashath is a captains dream rotating the strike and sending down some magical variations.

In early years he scored centuries and kept wicket like the best, some lean years and some injuries recently has perhaps seen a drop in confidence. However, all in Maldives Cricket know what he is capable of. This is the year to show those at home and away.

A former national team member of the successful regional tournaments 2005, 2006 and 2010. This all-rounder produced match winning performances again and again for club and country. Now, he is charged with empowering the national team with the same self-belief, hunger to improve and win as he had.

'Imma' is the mist passionate man around Maldives - whatever he's doing, wherever he is, it will be done with detail and sheer determination. Everyones favourite bowler of years past, Imma will be keeping the squad on the straight and narrow with some cool advice when it's needed.

Soodh brings his professionalism to the squad as the 'cut-man', 'doc', 'masseuse', 'psychologist' and much more. This is his first trip with the team and is eager to be at service. A much valued and appreciated member by players and officials, Soodh will be busy from start to finish.