Author: Gulf Times

WCL Became 2nd most Watched franchise cricket Globally The World Cricket League (WCL) has emerged as one of the most-watched global league in India. The India – Australia Semi Final saw the reflection of yesteryear’s Yuvraj Singh, Pathan Brothers and Harbhajan Singh and the India Pakistan Finals was a great trip down the memory lane with with more than 30 Million audience experiencing it. Record-Breaking Viewership In India alone, the WCL garnered a staggering 145 million viewers. Of these, 75 million unique viewers tuned in on Star Sports, and approximately 70 million engaged through the digital broadcast platforms. Pakistan also saw…

New York: Not only has New York Strikers owner Sagar Khanna endorsed T10 cricket for the 2028 Olympics but he has also stated that he is fully committed to developing the Strikers Squad for the upcoming Lanka T10. The New York Strikers were the first Abu Dhabi T10 champions who performed admirably in past Legends Cricket Trophy campaign as well as Colombo Strikers leaving a favorable impression in Lanka Premier League. Now with their debut in the Max 60 Caribbean League the Strikers franchise is committed to leaving a lasting legacy throughout their campaign. Wishing that there is more…

Delhi: A major shift in cricketing landscape has occurred. Pro Cricket League (PCL), is set to launch its inaugural season this September-October in Delhi NCR. This marks the first time a tournament of this format is being scheduled in Delhi, promising to bring a fresh wave of cricketing excitement to the region. As part of its grand debut, Pro Cricket League has appointed renowned coach and former South African Cricketer Jonty Rhodes as Brand Ambassador of the league. In a statement announcing Jonty Rhodes’s appointment as brand ambassador, PCL Managing Director and Founder Mr. Sachin Gupta said, “We are…

Colombo Following a successful season in the current Lanka Premier League, the Strikers family is expected to return in another exciting show at the Max 60 Caribbean League. The Strikers family is determined to provide unrivaled cricket excitement and promises to deliver another thrilling display of cricketing prowess in the international cricket season. Muhammad Waseem’s incredible batting prowess for the Colombo Strikers and Isuru Udana’s dynamic all-around ability for the New York Strikers are expected to make it memorable in their match against the Caribbean Giants. Isuru Udana and Muhammed Waseem were also two of the unmatched talents that made…

Sharjah, UAE – The Pakistan Social Centre Sharjah, in collaboration with the Pakistani community, hosted its 7th annual Mango Festival, a celebration of Pakistan’s national fruit. The event aimed to promote Pakistani produce globally and foster community spirit among expatriates. The festival showcased a diverse range of mangoes, with over 25 varieties on display. Khalid Hussain Chaudhry, President of Pakistan Social Center Sharjah, highlighted the importance of increasing mango exports and educating younger generations about Pakistan’s rich mango heritage. Chaudhry expressed his satisfaction with the event’s success, stating, “Our goal is to promote Pakistani fruits globally and foster community…

ICC reaffirmed its commitment to the growth of women’s cricket in the latest Board meeting, highlighting strategic initiatives to elevate the women’s game on a global scale. The ICC Board has approved an expansion of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup to 16 teams in 2030, aligning with its ongoing commitment to equity between the men’s and women’s games. The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has seen its participation grow from eight in the inaugural edition in 2009 to 10 in 2016. The number will grow to 12 in 2026 in the tournament set to be played in England before…

Colombo: Clashing against Kandy Falcons in the eliminator round, Colombo Strikers were beaten thus ending their campaign on the points table for Lanka Premier League. Concluding their run with an earnest performance, the final match saw a valiant effort from the Colombo Strikers in their goal to pursue the finals, but faced defeat against the Kandy Squad with a difference of 51 runs. The 2024 Lanka Premier League season has been greatly impacted, by the outstanding performances of Matheesha Pathirana, Glenn Phillips and Shadab Khan especially for the Colombo Strikers. Their impressive performances collectively have had a major influence as…

Dubai : The Legends Intercontinental T20, owned by US-based Brosid Sports LLC, unveiled the Legends Intercontinental T20 Trophy at a grand function in New Delhi. The inaugural edition is set to take place from August 16 to 28, 2024, at Moosa Stadium in Texas, USA, where legendary stars from various continents will showcase their skill and passion for the game. Seven teams—Indo Kings, Asian Avengers, Euro Rangers, American Mavericks, Trans-Tasman Titans, African Lions, and Caribbean Vikings—featuring icons from across the globe, will compete for the coveted trophy in the inaugural season in the USA. As LIT20 set to turn…

Dubai The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed the global winners in the ICC Development Awards 2023, with six emerging nations honoured for a range of ground breaking initiatives and outstanding performances during the last calendar year. Launched in 2002, the ICC Development Awards casts light on the world-leading work being carried out in ICC Associate Member countries to grow the game globally, whether through innovative development programmes or through inspiring efforts on the field of play. UAE won the Associate Member Women’s Performance of the Year award after an impressive unbeaten spell which saw them triumph at the…

UAE scooped the Associate Member Women’s Performance of the Year at the ICC Development Awards after emerging victorious at the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier, winning all six matches in the tournament and beating Thailand in the final. They missed out on a place in Bangladesh following a defeat to Sri Lanka in the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Global Qualifier which followed but Egodage, whose performances with bat and ball were key to getting them there, is proud their progress has been recognised. “It’s an amazing feeling to win this award and…