Author: Gulf Times

Sharjah Warriorz’s eye on ILT20 Season 3 trophy Sharjah, Winning crucial moments and maximising the powerplay – these are a couple of aspects that the Sharjah Warriorz have their eyes on as they prepare for an entertaining Season 3 of the DP World ILT20. The Sharjah Warriorz, who will be captained by Tim Southee and has JP Duminy as the head coach, will commence their campaign at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium against the Gulf Giants on 12 January. Former South African cricketer JP Duminy wants his side to keep things relatively simple and take it one game at a…

Dubai, The DP World ILT20 Season 3 begins on Saturday, 11 January at the Dubai International Stadium with the Dubai Capitals hosting the defending champions MI Emirates in the tournament opener from 7:15pm local time on Saturday, 11 January. Amongst the major changes in the squads in the lead-up to the tournament opener, England opener Phil Salt and Pakistan left-arm wrist spinner Sufiyan Muqeem have joined the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Salt has been included as a Wildcard while Sufiyan has been added to the squad following the unavailability of Hassan Khan. Afghanistan spinner Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar will play for…

Dubai: “The year’s last fashion show ended with a bang, thanks to Shuja Sami’s dramatic entry. The show, organized by Zia Zafar . Designer Rivaj, featured prominent models from across the country. The fashion show, ‘Style Runway Season 16’, was held at the Sunset Club in Defense, Karachi. The event showcased stunning outfits from renowned designers, including Trends Manakari, Tharaz, Rehbar Collection, Rivaj Been, and Binaz Collection. Pakistan’s top models, including Mathira, Hiba Ali, Shuja Sami, Shamoon Abbasi, Fozan Khan, and Yumna Arif, walked the ramp, making the show a memorable one. Guest of honor, Morocco’s Honorary Consul Mirza…

Dubai, Pakistan top-order powerhouse Fakhar Zaman is getting ready for the ILT20 with the Desert Vipers, but he believes he still has plenty to offer Pakistan. The 34 year-old has not played for his country since the ICC T20 World Cup in June of 2024, but he told the Vipers Voices podcast he has not turned the page on his international career. “Hundred percent I will play for Pakistan (again),” he said. “Actually, many people do not know about that, but after the T20 World Cup I got sick and because of the medical condition I was not fit, so…

Dubai Australian umpire, Simon Taufel, widely regarded as one of the best in the history of the sport, returns to lead the ILT20 Season 3 match officials panel. Taufel will be joined by Roshan Mahanama as the pair serve as match referees for the region’s most exciting T20 tournament. Notably, Taufel’s association with the DP World ILT20 extends into its third season. Renowned for officiating historic matches such as the 2011 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final and the 2012 ICC T20 World Cup final, Taufel will also perform duties as an umpire for the opening match of the season…

Dubai, As the DP World International League T20 returns for its highly anticipated third season, bringing with it renewed excitement and an electrifying cricketing atmosphere, the league and its broadcast partners ZEE Network have unveiled a stellar commentary lineup featuring some of the finest cricket minds to enrich the viewers’ experience. The commentary team for the third season of ILT20 will feature cricket icons such as Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Shoaib Akhtar, Harbhajan Singh, Niall O’Brien Ian Smith, Ian Bishop, Simon Doull, Virender Sehwag and Alan Wilkins. Adding further depth and diversity will be Anjum Chopra, Saba Karim, Rohan Gavaskar,…

Dubai, The Tennis Ball Cricket Premier League (TBCPL 10) today announced its inaugural T10 tournament featuring 8 franchise teams, scheduled to take place from May 26 to June 5, 2025. The tournament, which will be exclusively broadcast on Sony Sports Network, promises to bring the excitement of tennis ball cricket to millions of viewers globally. The venue for the exciting tournament shall be announced soon. The tournament structure includes 31 league matches followed by four playoff games, bringing the excitement of professional tennis ball cricket to a global stage. In a comprehensive talent search initiative, TBCPL 10 will conduct trials…

Dubai Season 3 of the DP World International League T20 will be broadcast on Zee Network and syndicate partners around the world. The tournament has already been established as the second-most watched league in the world in the first two seasons (more than 220 million viewers for Season 2). Season 3 is set to be bigger and better with a wider broadcast penetration both in traditional and non-traditional cricket markets around the world. ILT20 Season 3 will be launched with a grand opening ceremony which will be headlined by epic performances by Bollywood superstars Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde and Sonam…

Dubai, The cricketing world is abuzz with excitement as the Legend 90 League gears up to launch this February. The league, featuring a dynamic 90-ball-per-side format, promises to be a game-changer, uniting cricket legends from around the globe. With seven franchises—Chhattisgarh Warriors, Haryana Gladiators, Dubai Giants, Gujarat Samp Army, Delhi Royals, Big Boys, and Rajasthan Kings—the stage is set for an unforgettable celebration of the sport. Shikhar Dhawan and Ross Taylor will represent Delhi Royals, while Chris Gayle is all set to unleash his power for the Big Boys. Former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo will lead the charge…

Dubai, Desert Vipers’ UAE wicketkeeper-batter Tanish Suri is aiming to push Pakistan’s Azam Khan for the gloves in season 3 of the ILT20. Suri, one of two UAE players retained by the Vipers along with all-rounder Ali Naseer, made his Vipers debut last term when both Azam and Sri Lanka’s Dinesh Chandimal were unavailable because of international duty. The 19-year-old acquitted himself well on either side of the stumps against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders before stepping back when the absent duo arrived. And Suri told the Vipers Voices podcast that this season, with Azam back in the fold and…