Author: Gulf Times

Former Army Man and Professional Fighter Now Orchestrates Major International Bouts, Placing Indian Boxers on the Same Cards as Mike Tyson and Jake Paul Dubai: Kuldeep Singh Keepa has transformed from a national-level boxer into India’s most influential boxing promoter, orchestrating historic international fights and managing some of the country’s biggest boxing talents on the world stage. Born in Badiala (Bathinda) and having served in the Indian Army, Keepa began his professional boxing career in 2008. After a head injury forced his retirement in 2014, he immediately pivoted to promotion and management—a decision that would reshape Indian boxing’s international presence.…

Dubai: Danube Properties has unveiled Shahrukhz by Danube, a premium commercial tower named after Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, marking a historic global first in real estate branding. Announced during a spectacular gala at Grand Hyatt Mumbai, the project represents a powerful collaboration between Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman of Danube Group, and Shah Rukh Khan — two iconic names who began their journeys 33 years ago and redefined success through ambition and hard work. According to Al Mudassar News Agency, the 55-storey tower will rise prominently on Sheikh Zayed Road and is designed to become…

Moeen Ali’s late assault powers Ajman Titans to six-wicket win over Northern Warriors Titans smash 30 runs in the eighth over to turn the chase on its head Abu Dhabi: The Ajman Titans snapped their two-match losing streak with a six-wicket victory over the Northern Warriors at the ongoing 2025 Abu Dhabi T10, thanks to a stunning late onslaught from captain Moeen Ali. Chasing 119, the Titans looked under pressure at 82/4 before Moeen produced an explosive over, flipping the match and sealing the result with two overs to spare at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. The Warriors earlier posted 118/7,…

Nafay and Livingstone steer Quetta Qavalry to dramatic one-run victory over Deccan Gladiators ~ Khawaja Nafay’s 39* off 14 proves decisive as the Qavalry remain unbeaten ~ Abu Dhabi, : In a clash of unbeaten teams, the Quetta Qavalry edged the Deccan Gladiators by one run in a gripping finish at the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10. The top-of-the-table showdown lived up to its billing, producing a tense final over in which the Gladiators’ chase fell agonisingly short despite Marcus Stoinis’ late hitting. In the first innings, Qavalry posted 112/3 thanks to Evin Lewis (20 off 9), Liam Livingstone (20* off…

Finalists sealed for DP World ILT20 Schools Cup 2025 Delhi Private School Dubai to face Gems Modern Academy in the boys’ Final, while Gems Modern Academy Girls will meet JSS Private School Girls in the final of the inaugural girls’ championship at the DP World ILT20 Junior Cricket Festival on Saturday * The DP World International League T20 Season 4 will begin on Tuesday, 2 December – UAE National Day (Eid-Al-Etihad) with a blockbuster opening, the six-team, 34-match tournament will conclude with the final on Sunday, 4 January 2026 Dubai, : Delhi Private School Dubai and Gems Modern Academy Dubai…

2025 Season to Reach Over 1 billion Cricket Fans Across 150+ Countries via Leading TV and OTT Platforms Dubai: Abu Dhabi T10, today announced its extensive global broadcast partnerships for the 2025 season, ensuring unprecedented access to cricket’s fastest format across six continents. Through strategic alliances with leading broadcasters and digital platforms, the tournament will reach fans in over 150 countries via 20+ broadcast partners spanning traditional television and OTT platforms. The expanded broadcast footprint will amplify excitement for fans as they tune to catch their favourite stars in action. Global Broadcast Network India & South Asia • India: Star…

Wiese, Stoinis power Deccan Gladiators to eight-wicket win over Royal Champs. Aaron Jones (28 off 13) led a late surge to lift Royal Champs to 133/3 Abu Dhabi: A mammoth partnership between David Wiese (59* off 21) and Marcus Stoinis (40* off 22) guided the Deccan Gladiators to an eight-wicket triumph over the Royal Champs at the ongoing 2025 Abu Dhabi T10. Chasing 134, the pair added an unbeaten 105 runs in 43 balls, thrilling spectators at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. Wiese hammered seven sixes and two fours, while Stoinis struck three fours and two sixes as the defending champions…

2025 ADT10: Vista Riders defend 109 as Ashraf shuts out Royal Champs ~ Ben McDermott and Dwaine Pretorius shine with the bat, but Riders’ bowlers script a composed defence ~ Abu Dhabi, : The second encounter of the day at the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 saw the Vista Riders seal a 9-run win over the Royal Champs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. Vista Riders posted 109/7 thanks to impactful cameos from Ben McDermott (31 off 16) and Dwaine Pretorius (31 off 12), after an early wobble triggered by Haider Razzaq’s three-wicket burst. McDermott stabilised the innings during a shaky middle…

Pro10 League Launches January 2026 Across Thailand, Bulgaria, Poland Ravi Shastri & Neeraj Sareen Lead Revolutionary Multi-Continental T10 Cricket League | Sir Viv Richards serving as Pro10 Thailand ambassador| Australian Legend David Warner Among Star-Studded Lineup Dubai: In a significant development for cricket around the world, Pro10, spearheaded by cricket legend Ravi Shastri and sports entrepreneur Neeraj Sareen, today announced its groundbreaking international launch bringing professional T10 cricket to Southeast Asia and Europe. The inaugural season features five franchise teams competing between January 30–February 4, 2026, at Thailand’s world-class Terd Thai Cricket Ground, with West Indies icon Sir Viv Richards…

~ Johnson Charles’ unbeaten 55 and Dahani’s clutch last over seal a hard-fought win in Abu Dhabi ~ Abu Dhabi, 19 November 2025: Action continued at the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 as the Northern Warriors, looking to bounce back from their opening defeat, pulled off a narrow four-run win over newcomers Aspen Stallions, at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. The Warriors posted 114/1, led by Johnson Charles’ composed knock of 55* (34). The Stallions’ chase began with intent through Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Avishka Fernando, but tight spells from Taskin Ahmed and a superb final over from Shahnawaz Dahani ensured the…