Author: Gulf Times

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…

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…