Why Dhruv Parashar is Not Playing Today in CAN vs UAE T20 World Cup 2026?

Match number 20 of the T20 WC is about to start, and it is going to be Canada vs UAE playing their second group stage match. Both teams did not do well in their previous match and eventually lost the game. This is going to be the second group stage match for both teams, which will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.

The Canadian side lost their first match against last year’s runner-up, South Africa, by 57 runs, and on the other hand UAE lost against New Zealand by a big margin of 10 wickets. Both side are seeking their first win of the tournament as it is going to be their last chance for them to be in this World Cup.
The toss has been won by Dilpreet Bajwa, the Canadian skipper, and they have decided to bat first as they are backing their bowlers and looking to stop Canada in low total. Right after the toss captains handed over their final playing 11, and one major change we can see in the UAE side is that Muhammad Farooq is coming in to play as Dhruv Parashar replacement for this match.

Why is Dhruv Parashar is Not Playing Today Against Canada?

After playing the first match against one of the best T20 teams in the world, New Zealand, the team management decided to bench Dhruv for the CAN vs UAE T20 World Cup match. As they are looking to strengthen the bowling and decided to bring an extra bowler in the playing 11 in the place of a batting all-rounder, Muhammad Farooq got the chance.

Muhammad Farooq has played 11 T20I matches, taking 14 wickets, with his last appearance in October 2025 against Japan. The UAE team still has two more matches against Afghanistan and South Africa, where Farooq’s performance will be crucial. He now carries high expectations from UAE cricket fans, as he aims to make a significant impact after returning to the side.

UAE playing 11: Aryansh Sharma, Muhammad Waseem (C), Alishan Sharafu, Mayank Kumar, Sohaib Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah

How Has Dhruv Parashar Performed in T20Is So Far?

Dhruv’s performance in the last match is hard to evaluate, as he only bowled one over and didn’t get a chance to bat. Looking further back, his recent form hasn’t been particularly impressive. Over the course of 32 T20I matches, Dhruv has scored just 214 runs and taken 32 wickets, reflecting a period of inconsistency. While he has shown flashes of talent, these numbers suggest that he needs to step up if he wants to make a bigger impact in upcoming games.