Author: Gulf Times

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…

Phil Salt’s spicy innings sets up Team Abu Dhabi for big win Team Abu Dhabi beat Ajman Bolts by 9 wickets Abu Dhabi: A power-packed performance from Team Abu Dhabi skipper Phil Salt gave a scintillating start to the Season 8 of Abu Dhabi T10 at Zayed Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Continuing his roaring form in the white-ball format, the right-handed batter smashed 52 runs in 18 balls, helping his side to a memorable 9-wicket win over the new franchise on the block, Ajman Bolts. To kickstart the proceedings on the first day of the new season, the players stood…

Dubai: Australian cricketing icon David Warner is gearing up for his second season with the Dubai Capitals in the DP World International League T20. While the team achieved a runner-up finish in the tournament’s previous edition, Warner is determined to play a greater role in building on that success in 2025 – Season 3. Reflecting on the tournament’s unique structure, he highlighted its impact on raising the level of competition and providing invaluable opportunities for local talent. As the new season approaches, Warner remains committed to sharing his extensive experience and supporting the growth of UAE cricket. On his…

Abu Dhabi: The Government of Zimbabwe has entered into a strategic partnership with T Ten Global Sports to enhance the nation’s global profile and attract significant foreign investment. This initiative aligns with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s vision of showcasing Zimbabwe as ‘Open for Business’ and leverages international platforms to highlight the country’s substantial economic potential. With a viewership exceeding 500 million on television and OTT platforms, and a social media reach of 2.5 billion across 100 countries, T Ten’s cricket leagues offer Zimbabwe an unparalleled opportunity to promote its investment prospects. The partnership will officially be launched at the 2024…

BIGGEST SEASON OF ABU DHABI T10 KICKS OFF IN STYLE WITH INTENSE PRE-TOURNAMENT PRESS CONFERENCE _Shakib al Hasan, Colin Munro, Mohammad Amir, Rahmanullah Gurbaz among others in attendance for pre-season press conference _Representatives from all 10 teams gave insights into plans for the season Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi: With the latest edition of Abu Dhabi T10 set to begin from November 21, 2024, the representatives from all ten participating teams gathered at Zayed Cricket Stadium on Wednesday to address the media in the pre-tournament press conference. The leaders shed light on the plans for the season and explained how…

Abu Dhabi: Sri Lankan pace sensation Matheesha Pathirana and New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell have voiced their enthusiasm about joining forces with the reigning champions New York Strikers for the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10 season Pathirana, who is set to play a pivotal role in the Strikers’ Abu Dhabi T10 campaign expressed his enthusiasm about returning to defend the title: “I am proud to be a part of New York Strikers’ squad. I am hopeful and looking forward to picking the cup for my team.” New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell shared his excitement about joining the defending champions: “It feels…

Dubai, The DP World International League T20 is set to return for its third season on January 11, 2025, with West Indian all-rounder Jason Holder making his return to the tournament. After a campaign with the Dubai Capitals in the previous edition, Holder will now represent the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, bringing his experience to a new franchise. As the league continues to grow in both profile and competitiveness, Holder is particularly excited about the increasing role of UAE players, noting that the initiative is not only raising the standard of play but also providing crucial opportunities for local talent…

Abu Dhabi: Defending champions New York Strikers have announced major sponsorship partnerships ahead of their title defense in the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10. The team, led by cricket stars Kieron Pollard and Sunil Narine, welcomes NewCity.vip as Principal Title Sponsor, IceCric.News as Back Presenting Sponsor, and New York Strikers Sports Management as Platinum Sponsor. This trio of sponsorships represents a significant step forward in enhancing the Strikers’ global brand presence, combining the worlds of cricket, digital content, and gaming. The partnership with IceCric.News enhances the Strikers’ digital presence, offering cricket fans around the world unparalleled access to news, updates, and…

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi T10 is all set to return with the eighth edition, to take forward the revolution in short-form cricket, on November 21. Names of captains and head coaches of the ten teams participating in the league this year have now been revealed. Morrisville Samp Army will be led by Pakistan’s Rohan Mustafa while the former South African cricketer Lance Klusener has been given the head coach responsibility this season. Joining Deccan Gladiators once again, Nicholas Pooran will be captaining the squad for the third consecutive time. It was under his captaincy that the Gladiators won their…