Author: Gulf Times

Abu Dubai The 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 which is being played at the Zayed Cricket Stadium unveiled another nail-biting contest between Morrisville Samp Army and UP Nawabs. The Samp Army clinched a win by 3 runs after defending a target of 101 against the Nawabs. UP Nawabs needed 11 runs from the final over of the innings but some phenomenal bowling from Amir Hamza who returned with bowling figures of 2/9 in two overs helped Morrisville Samp Army steal away a win. Batting first, the Samp Army managed to put 100/7 in 10 overs on the board. Opener Sharjeel Khan…

Abu Dhabi Ireland cricketer Mark Adair has been making headlines in the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 taking place at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Adair has already picked up 6 wickets in two matches for Team Abu Dhabi in the tournament including a four-wicket haul against UP Nawabs. The right-arm bowler feels that hitting the right lengths early on in the innings is the key to create pressure on the opposition especially in the powerplay. “If you can get the ball moving off the straight and bowl a good length in the power play, I think it’d be dangerous. It helps whenever…

Abu Dhabi Team Abu Dhabi continued their scintillating form, getting two wins in two days, as they went past UP Nawabs to register a comfortable win. Playing their first season, the Nawabs found it hard to face the heat from speedster Mark Adair. The Irish bowler dismantled the top order, picking up four wickets for just 11 runs in his 2 overs as the hosts bowled out Nawabs for 51. Kyle Mayers took the onus of the chase on himself, smashing an unbeaten 26 runs in 8 balls to close out the match as Team Abu Dhabi won the match…

Abu Dhabi The Abu Dhabi T10 2024 continued to entertain the fans with some exciting encounters on the second of the tournament at the Zayed Stadium. Delhi Bulls were up against Northern Warriors in the first match of the day and the Warriors rode on an exceptional batting display from Johnson Charles to go over the line by 7 wickets and one over to spare while chasing a target of 110. The Colin Munro-led side Northern Warriors lost early wickets and were in a spot of bother at 31/3 when Charles joined hands with Sherfane Rutherford to bail the side…

Abu Dhabi Former Indian cricket team Captain Mohammad Azharuddin has donned the mentorship hat once again for Northern Warriors. The legendary batter, who earned 99 Test caps for India, returned to the Warriors camp after three years, as the franchise look to win their third trophy. Under Azhar’s guidance, the Warriors kickstarted their season with a thunderous win straight off the blocks, defeating Delhi Bulls by 7 wickets. After the match, the 61-year-old praised the development of UAE players over the years and explained how presence of veteran cricketing stars can further nurture the talent. “It is very important to…

Dubai The fast-paced format of the game, Hong Kong Sixes returned with a bang as it unleashed some scintillating performances to entertain the fans thoroughly. Sri Lanka were crowned the champions for the 2024 edition. Hong Kong’s Nizakat Khan who put up a good show during the competition expressed delight and thanked Cricket Hong Kong, China for hosting the tournament. “Hong Kong Sixes returned after a gap of seven years. It’s a very unique, fast-paced and action packed format. It’s a very good form of cricket for the players and pure entertainer for the spectators. I would really like to…

Abu Dhabi, The World Tennis League has announced Game Changers FZCO as the new owners of Team Falcons ahead of the highly anticipated Season 3, set to take place from December 19-22 at the iconic Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Game Changers, spearheaded by entrepreneurs Amandeep Singh and Harry Singh, is a forward-thinking venture committed to transforming the sports landscape. Amandeep is a notable figure in the entertainment industry and Harry is a pioneer in sustainability. Beyond tennis, the duo has made a significant mark as owners of the South Africa Champions, a leading team in the World Cricket League (WCL).…

ABU DHABI, Defending champions New York Strikers have kicked off their Abu Dhabi T10 campaign with high-intensity training sessions, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to retaining the coveted trophy. The team’s preparation began with a core group of players taking to the field, with more stars set to join in the coming days. The Strikers’ coaching duo of Head Coach Carl Crowe and Assistant Coach Albie Morkel expressed confidence in their reinforced squad, which combines returning champions with exciting new additions. The team’s strengthened bowling lineup, featuring international stars like Reece Topley and Mohammad Amir, alongside a powerful batting order, positions…

Abu Dhabi, The 2009 T20 World Cup-winning Pakistan Captain Younus Khan is enjoying his new role as the Head Coach of Bangla Tigers in the 2024 edition of Abu Dhabi T10 being played at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Despite a defeat in their first game against Morrisville Samp Army, the 46-year-old kept a smiling face at the post-match press conference and showcased his enthusiasm about his new role. Dressed in a crisp black suit, an attire rarely seen in cricket, the ‘master of innovation’ admitted he is looking to now innovate how coaching is viewed today in the sport. “I am…

Abu Dhabi It was a batters show’ on the opening night of Abu Dhabi T10 with the final encounter of the night between Chennai Brave Jaguars and Deccan Gladiators seeing 18 sixes being struck between the two teams. In the end, the last year’s runners up, Gladiators, emerged victorious with Jos Buttler and Tom Kohler-Cadmore striking a magical partnership in a high-scoring run chase. Chasing 142, Buttler’s unbeaten 62 run-innings in 24 balls set up his side for the win. With four fours and six sixes in his innings, the England batter, along with opener Tom Kohler-Cadmore (51 off 24…