Perth: United Arab Emirates captain Mohammad Tauqir is unfazed by the superstar-ridden Indian cricket team. Same is the case with his team.

“We know they (Indian cricketers) are big stars, but we will take this game just like the previous two games. We will not be intimidated by their names or status,” Tauqir said during the pre-match press conference at the WACA here yesterday.

UAE’s only World Cup win came against the Netherlands in the 1996 edition. This is UAE’s second stint in the quadrennial event and they’ve had a couple of close encounters before getting here. That has given the skipper some confidence too.

UAE cricketers during a training session at the WACA yesterday. Pic/AFP

“The Zimbabwe game was close (lost by four wickets with 12 balls remaining). The Ireland game was even closer (lost by two wickets with four balls remaining), so we are getting closer to a win. We know we’re playing well.