Author: Gulf Times

Dubai, One of the most promising young cricketers from the UAE, Aayan Afzal Khan (36 T20Is, 37 wickets), eagerly awaits the DP World ILT20 Season 3. Now preparing for his third outing with the Gulf Giants, Aayan, who, recently represented UAE in the U19 Asia Cup, believes the ILT20 is a platform for UAE cricketers to showcase their skills. The ILT20 has served as a catalyst for development of cricket in the region, by providing opportunities for UAE’s cricketers, to compete with some of the best players. (The DP World ILT20 ensures this by mandating a minimum of two players…

Sharjah, The Sharjah Warriorz are elated to announce the addition of Tim Southee, one of modern cricket’s best fast bowlers from New Zealand, to the squad for the upcoming edition of the DP World ILT20. Having played in 4 ODI World Cups and 6 T20 World Cups, Southee will captain the Sharjah Warriorz in what is his first appearance at the DP World ILT20. A pacer who is known for his ability to swing the ball and a hard-hitting lower order batter, Southee has captained the New Zealand men’s cricket team across formats, at various points in his career. The…

Birmingham World Championship of Legends (WCL) T20 League, which became the second most-watched cricket league with its inaugural season, has announced its much-anticipated Season 2. With an expanded schedule, marquee players, and additional venues, the tournament is set to captivate fans from July 18 to August 2, 2025. Legendary cricketers from six nations – India, Pakistan, England, Australia, South Africa, and West Indies – will once again take center stage, culminating in an electrifying grand fi… Season 2 promises an even grander spectacle, with the tournament kicking off on July 18 in a thrilling opener between England Champions and Pakistan…

Abu Dhabi, TSL Hawks emerged victorious in a closely contested last league stage encounter, as they defeated Kites 20-17 at the iconic Etihad Arena in the World Tennis League Season 3. With this win, the TSL Hawks secured second place on the points table with 67 points and will face the table toppers Game Changers Falcons, who finished the league sage with 68 points. Game Changers Falcons advanced to the Final despite a loss earlier in the day, thanks to their consistent performance throughout the campaign. Meanwhile, Kites finished third with 63 points, while HonorFX Eagles, who registered their first…

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, December 21, 2024: After suffering defeats in their first two matches, HonorFX Eagles bounced back with a 20-15 victory in their last match of the World Tennis League Season 3 held at the iconic Etihad Arena. This win took HonorFX Eagles to second place with an overall game tally of 54 points, while the Game Changers Falcons, despite the setback, held on to the top spot with 68 points. However, all eyes will be on the final league-stage match between TSL Hawks and Kites, as the finalists will be determined later in the evening after this…

Abu Dhabi, Game Changers Falcons secured their second consecutive victory in World Tennis League Season 3 as they edged past Kites 24-21 at the iconic Etihad Arena. With this win, the Falcons finished Day 2 atop the points table with a total of 53 points. TSL Hawks, who also claimed a win earlier in the day, ended in second place with 47 points, followed by Kites in third with 46 points, and HonorFX Eagles in fourth with 34 points. In the women’s doubles, Simona Halep and Jasmine Paolini made an explosive start for the Kites, breaking the serve of Elena…

Colombo Jaffna Titans had thoroughly dominated the first edition of Lanka T10 Super League and Hambantota Bangla Tigers during the tournament. But the Tigers roared back when it was most needed against the same opposition. Hambantota Bangla Tigers were crowned the first champions after they defeated Titans by 26 runs in the title clash. Bangla Tigers had put up a big total of 133/7 on the board in 10 overs, courtesy some power-hitting from Mohammad Shahzad, captain Dasun Shanaka, Shevon Daniel which was followed by a late surge from Kennar Lewis and Dhananjaya Lakshan. Openers Shahzad who struck 26…

Abu Dhabi: The highly-anticipated World Tennis League Season 3 kickstarted with electrifying action as the Game Changers Falcons staged a dramatic 29-26 comeback victory over the TSL Hawks in the season opener at the iconic Etihad Arena on Thursday. The opener delivered edge-of-the-seat excitement, featuring closely contested battles in both doubles and singles categories, culminating in the first Super Shootout of the season. In the women’s doubles, Aryna Sabalenka and Mirra Andreeva gave TSL Hawks a strong start, racing to a 2-0 lead. However, Elena Rybakina and Caroline Garcia led a remarkable comeback for Game Changers Falcons, levelling the…

Kandy England cricketer Tom Abell who is a part of Jaffna Titans in Lanka T10 Super League taking place at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium has been in some good form with the bat. The right-hander feels that the batters job is to score runs at a brisk pace while playing in a format like T10. “It’s very clear. You’re obviously trying to score as quick as you can and hit as many boundaries as you can. I think T20 is slightly different. There’s a few more nuances and game situations to think about whereas T10, you don’t want to…

Colombo The inaugural edition of the Lanka T10 Super League has made some headlines as it unleashed exciting encounters and performances during the tournament. Jaffna Titans co-owned by Shital Shah, is the team that has been consistent and the players have put up some great show throughout the competition. The side finished at the top of the table in round-robin stage and will be now taking on Hambantota Bangla Tigers in the title clash. Shital Shah’s son Aayan is an avid cricket and Jaffna fan talks about his favourite cricketers, how he enjoys watching the sport from close quarters…