Author: Gulf Times

Abu dhabi: The third season of the World Tennis League (WTL) kicks off Thursday in Abu Dhabi, featuring a unique format where the top two teams with the highest number of games will advance to the final on December 22. The tournament will follow a single round-robin format, with each team playing one match against every other team. The season opener will see the Game Changers Falcons, featuring stars like Elena Rybakina and Andrey Rublev, take on the TSL Hawks, led by Women’s World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka and India’s Sumit Nagal. Each match will comprise four sets: men’s singles,…

Kandy, The T10 has been gathering some headlines with the kind of entertainment that this fast-paced format of the game provides. Lanka T10 Super League which is taking place at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium is the latest addition that has kept fans interested in watching T10 cricket. Legendary Pakistan cricketer Aamer Sohail has said that a format like T10 requires the batters to get brisk starts and go all guns blazing right from the very beginning. “Well, contemporary cricket is all about aggression nowadays. And when you talk about the shorter format like T10, I think it’s all about breaking…

Dubai, Afghanistan’s international pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi (43 T20Is, 54 wickets), one of the key architects behind MI Emirates’ title-winning campaign in the previous edition of the DP World ILT20, is poised for another stellar run at the upcoming DP World ILT20 Season 3. With 17 wickets in just eight matches last season, Farooqi showcased his class on the big stage and is now focused on helping the MI Emirates defend their crown in one of the world’s most competitive T20 leagues. Looking forward to the DP World ILT20 Season 3, the left-arm pacer who has rapidly built a reputation as…

Pallekele Sri Lanka batter Charith Asalanka who is a part of Jaffna Titans in Lanka T10 Super League which is taking place at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium has said that the shortest format of the game is certainly a challenging one for bowlers. “It’s really hard to bowl in T10. A bowler just gets two overs and it becomes tricky for him. But it also depends on how you are playing on that particular day because sometimes bowlers have something on offer from the pitches and sometimes the tracks help the batters,” he said. The left-handed batter believes that…

400-YEAR-OLD SPORT KABADDI MAKES HISTORIC DEBUT IN DUBAI Dubai, Dubai witnessed an electrifying showcase of kabaddi last night as the Real Kabaddi League marked its grand debut in the emirate. The Al Nasr Indoor Stadium came alive with pulsating energy as kabaddi fans experienced thrilling action on the mat, heart-pounding raids, and unparalleled entertainment. The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries and celebrity guests, further amplifying its grandeur. Among the notable attendees were Emirati sports enthusiast Mr. Tariq Al Habtoor, Indian wrestler Sangram Singh, Miss Nicole Verma, and Mr. Yatin Patel, Deputy Consul General of India in Dubai. Adding star…

KANDY, The inaugural Lanka T10 Super League is proving to be a breeding ground for Sri Lanka’s next generation of cricket stars, with Jaffna Titans leading the charge in blending international expertise with emerging local talent. Under the visionary ownership of Janak Patel, the team has already begun showcasing the powerful impact of this strategic approach. Team Owner Janak Patel speaking on the genesis of Jaffna Titans spreading across multiple cricketing markets shares, “The idea for Jaffna Titans came when T10 happened in USA last year, where we already had a team,” explains Janak Patel. “But then seeing a…

Pallekele The rain has played spoilsport in Lanka T10 Super League that is being played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium but the spectators finally got to witness some action on Saturday. Jaffna Titans continued their stunning show in the competition and defeated Galle Marvels by 7 wickets. Chasing 106, Jaffna went over the line in the 9th over. It was once again the openers Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Kusal Mendis who thoroughly dominated the opponents’ bowling unit and stitched a stand of 53 runs for the first wicket in just 4.1 overs before Mendis departed for 31 off 16. Cadmore…

Pallekele Hambantota Bangla Tigers defeated Nuwara Eliya Kings by 7 wickets in a low-scoring contest. The Kings had handed Bangla Tigers a target of 83 which they chased down in 7.1 overs. Hambantota lost an early wicket after opener Mohammad Shahzad was out on the very first ball of the innings but Kusal Perera anchored the chase and ended up scoring 33 off 15. Apart from him, Dasun Shanaka scored 20 off 10 while Shevon Daniel remained not out at 17 off 12 and Sabbir Rahman struck an unbeaten 5-ball 11. Nuwara Eliya Kings were earlier rattled by Richard…

Dubai The Big Cricket League continued to provide nail-biting action as the Mumbai Marines showcased resilience to secure a low-scoring victory against the Northern Challengers in the first game of the day. The Challengers, batting first, got off to a blazing start courtesy of Shikhar Dhawan, who smashed a quick-fire 30 off just 15 balls. However, the team crumbled under relentless pressure from the Marines’ bowlers, led by the Sri Lankan spinner M. Pushpakumara, who delivered a sensational spell, claiming 4 wickets while conceding just 3 runs per over. Manpreet Gony also chipped in with three crucial wickets, as…

Dubai The second match of the day witnessed a stunning performance by the MP Tigers as they decimated the Rajasthan Regals to secure a comprehensive 100-run victory. Batting first, the Tigers’ Saket Sharma provided fireworks in the powerplay, hammering 84 off 44 balls. Captain Yusuf Pathan then took center stage, playing a breathtaking knock of 86 runs at a strike rate exceeding 150. With Stuart Binny and Pawan Negi adding a thrilling finish, the Tigers set a mammoth target of 237 despite a valiant bowling effort by Shahbaz Nadeem, who bowled a maiden over and maintained an economy rate…