Author: Gulf Times

LAHORE: Wapda’s Abubakar Talha lifted the boys U-18 singles title at the Millat Tractors Junior National Tennis Championship 2025 that concluded at Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore. Abubakar Talha, a student of FGEI, defeated M Salar in a thrilling final with a commanding scoreline of 6-3, 6-4. Abubakar, sponsored by SA Gardens and Euro Petroleum, showcased remarkable skill and determination throughout the tournament. Following his title-winning performance, he expressed heartfelt gratitude to his supporters. “I am incredibly grateful to my sponsors, SA Gardens and Euro Petroleum, for their all-out support and belief in my abilities. This victory is…

Dubai Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants announced its partnership with two cricket training centres — Swantons Cricket Academy and Smashing Point Sports Academy (SPSA)-Raise Your Game — in Dubai, UAE. This is the first time that Adani Sportsline has collaborated with cricket academies in the Middle East. Through this partnership, the Adani Sportsline aims to strengthen the Gulf Giants’ presence in the region by engaging with the players trained at the academies, their families, coaches, and other cricket enthusiasts. The collaboration will include exclusive branding and fan engagement activities, player visits, and will create opportunities for promising athletes to participate in…

Sharjah, The Sharjah Warriorz kicked off their ILT20 Season 3 campaign in style, overcoming the challenge of the Gulf Giants. Beyond the field, the Sharjah Warriorz are also establishing their reputation as trendsetters with their newly launched athleisure kit. At the heart of the new and unique collection, is the Warriorz spirit and the message of inclusivity across genders. The newly launched collection pairs the regal colours yellow and purple, which not only strengthens the visual representation for the team but also adds a differentiated recall value for the team – Tim Southee and Co; all the while ensuring athletes…

Sharjah, After beginning their ILT20 Season 3 campaign with a thrilling win, the Sharjah Warriorz fell short against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 160 on a tricky pitch, the Warriorz fell short by 30 runs. Against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, the New Zealand pace bowler Adam Milne had given the Sharjah Warriorz the ideal start, bagging a couple of wickets in his first spell, as he finished the match with figures of 2/37. The Kiwi pacer was asking plenty of questions off the ADKR batters. Reflecting on his…

Dubai, The DP World ILT20 offers a unique opportunity to be a part of the UAE’s first home-grown cricket tournament, and once again help turn Dubai into the sports capital of the region. DP World is proud to be the Title Partner of the region’s premier cricket tournament. To celebrate the partnership between DP World and the DP World ILT20, Shoaib Akhtar, commentator at the league and tournament ambassador, made an appearance at the DP World office in Dubai and spoke about his cricketing journey, the DP World ILT20 and the incredible partnership which continues to gain strength with every…

Dubai, Fakhar Zaman lit up the Dubai International Stadium with a stellar knock of 67 runs in 52 deliveries to secure a five-wicket victory for the Desert Vipers against the MI Emirates. Fakhar Zaman and Alex Hales’ knock of 34 runs gave the Vipers a strong start in the run chase. Zaman and Sam Curran then erected a 65-run stand through the middle overs while Sherfane Rutherford powered his way to 21 runs in eight balls to chase the target of 160 in 19.1 overs. Electing to bat first, the MI Emirates had a promising start but could not…

Dubai Andrew Russell, the ILT20 Development Tournament Director, discussed the significant developmental impact of the DP World ILT20, aimed at nurturing young cricketing talent and raising the profile of the sport across the UAE. From offering children the rare opportunity to play soft ball cricket at iconic stadiums in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah to the growth of development programs, Russell highlighted the success and future potential of cricket in the region. Among the various initiatives deployed by the DP World ILT20 Season 3 to create a comprehensive and engaging experience for all stakeholders is a daily pre-match activity that…

Dubai Abu Dhabi Knight Riders secured their first victory at the DP World ILT20 Season 3, defeating Sharjah Warriorz by 30 runs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Jason Holder picked up four wickets for just 23 runs and David Willey returned figures of three wickets for 19 runs to defend their total of 159/5 with ease. Batting first, an unbroken partnership of 50 runs in the death overs between Andre Russell and Laurie Evans enabled the Knight Riders to post 159/5 after Kyle Mayers set the tone early with a rapid 21 runs. Evans remained unbeaten…

Dubai, In the aftermath of Tuesday evening’s ILT20 Season 3 encounter at the Dubai International Stadium, Gulf Giants’ bowling all-rounder Mark Adair reflected on the team’s resilient performance against Desert Vipers. Despite suffering a six-wicket defeat in a low-scoring affair, where Desert Vipers successfully chased down the target with Sam Curran’s unbeaten 42 and Sherfane Rutherford’s quick-fire 40, Irish star Mark Adair highlighted the unwavering commitment and positive outlook within the Gulf Giants camp. The match, which saw the Gulf Giants put up a spirited show of their total, was a hard-fought contest although the result didn’t go in their…

Dubai The Desert Vipers defeated the Gulf Giants by six wickets in a low scoring affair to complete their second consecutive victory, at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday evening. An unbeaten knock of 42 runs from all-rounder Sam Curran orchestrated a comfortable run chase for the Desert Vipers. He was assisted by Sherfane Rutherford who finished with 40 runs in 18 balls to bring the Vipers home in 17.4 overs. The Vipers’ pacers ruled the first innings as skipper Lockie Ferguson and Mohammad Amir ran through the Giants top and middle order with three and two wickets respectively. Leading…