Author: Gulf Times

Harare, Australian David Warner is one of the most destructive batters in the sport of cricket, and his focus is now solely on piling on the run at the picturesque Harare Sports Club. But, be that as it may, Sikandar Raza is hopeful that one of the players from the Zimbabwe cricketing family can outperform the international stars at the second edition of the Zim Afro T10. Raza, who is hopeful that the second season will match up in terms of the high-quality of cricket that was on display in the inaugural edition, said, “We have attracted a lot…

Ashleigh Gardner missed out playing in the opening T20I against New Zealand on Thursday, 19 September. All-rounder Gardner was pulled out from Australia’s playing XI minutes before the toss in bizarre circumstances. While warming up before the opening T20I against New Zealand began in Mackay, Gardner suffered a hit in the jaw due to a collision with teammate Georgia Wareham. As a result, concussion protocols were enforced, and Gardner was ruled. She last suffered a concussion four years ago, in 2020. Heather Graham was named in the XI in her place. Gardner is expected to play an important part in…

Dubai : The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 is a platform to showcase the women’s game to the world and show the distance it has come from small beginnings. For Sri Lanka and our team, it is a huge platform. We have taken part in many World Cups in the past and each one is a golden opportunity for us. During the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa last year, we showed signs of being a big tournament team and it was a good outing for us, but unfortunately, we were not able to finish the game…

Dubai, The DP World International League T20’s Season 3 is set to be full of high octane cricket as some of the biggest names in the game have joined the six franchises as new signings. The window to sign new players began in June and concluded on Sunday – 15 September. Season 3 will have international T20 stars like Jason Roy (Sharjah Warriorz), Fakhar Zaman (Desert Vipers), Shai Hope (Dubai Capitals), (Lockie Ferguson (Desert Vipers), Roston Chase (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Matthew Wade (Sharjah Warriorz), Ibrahim Zadran (Gulf Giants) and Romario Shepherd (MI Emirates) make their DP World ILT20 debuts…

Georgia, The International acclaimed wrestler and gold winner of the Commonwealth heavyweight Wrestling Championship, Sangram Singh is scheduled to make his mixed martial arts debut at European University in Tbilisi, Georgia. As the first Indian male wrestler to be selected for a main fight card at GAMA, the Wrestler has gained significant international attention besides his Indian peers. More than 6000 seats have been sold for the India vs. Pakistan match which is scheduled to take place at the prestigious European University. This indicates that the venue is fully booked and there are still a few more confirmations for the…

Harare, The NY Lagos Strikers are all geared up for their first foray into the Zim Afro T10, which begins its second season on September 21. After their powerful display at MAX 60 Cayman Islands Tournament, the Strikers franchise, who are well known to be one of the big guns in T10, have star players like Akhilesh Bodugum and Blessing Muzarabani in their squad for the Zim Afro T10. These players will help the team improve its chances of winning the Zim Afro T10 tournament and will support the strong NY Lagos Strikers lineup. Speaking about making significant impact through…

Abu Dhabi (UAE) : The World Tennis League (WTL) is delighted to announce that the Grammy Award winning-artist Akon will be performing at the third season of the league, scheduled to be held at the iconic Etihad Arena from December 19 to 22, 2024. With Akon joining the legendary rock musician Bryan Adams and American pop diva Anastacia in a star-studded line-up of artists, the WTL promises to be bigger and more exciting as it builds on the success of the previous seasons. The chart-topping artist, who performed in the last edition, is set to enthral the crowd with his…

Dubai Play Sports announces its association as the official platinum partner of the six exciting home games that the Legends League Cricket (LLC) T20. This partnership marks a significant milestone for Play Sports, as it proudly supports an event that will bring world-class cricketing talent to the historic city. As a brand deeply committed to promoting sportsmanship and excellence, Play Sports is thrilled to support the LLC T20 and contribute to making this series an unforgettable experience for all attendees. The LLC T20 promises to be a showcase of talent, with legendary cricketers from around the globe competing in a…

New Delhi: Renowned Olympian and Commonwealth gold medalist Sangram Singh is beginning an exciting new chapter in his career by competing in mixed martial arts. Sangram Singh who has gained recognition for his remarkable achievements in wrestling is currently pursuing his remarkable athleticism and competitive spirit in the most valuable endeavour ever. Three seasoned brand sponsors *Finolex, Mukul Madhav Foundation & Heinrich* have helped Sangram Singh succeed with their distinct approaches to supporting the athlete in his transition. To commemorate their recent ten-year partnership celebration, the two companies (*Finolex and Mukul Madhav Foundation*) have effectively supported Singh by helping…

With 20 days to go for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, the ICC has launched the official campaign film featuring three elite cricketers. Register your interest for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Tickets WATCH: ‘Whatever it takes’ | ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 The ninth edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is less than three weeks away. And to celebrate the beginning of this special event, ICC launched the a series of campaign films ‘Whatever it takes’, starring superstars like India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, her teammate Shafali Verma, and Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu.…