Author: Gulf Times

Dubai December 4, 2024; Mumbai Marines has officially unveiled its dynamic squad for the upcoming Big Cricket League 2024, featuring a compelling mix of international stars and domestic talents. The team will be bolstered by the experience of former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who brings his valuable expertise in both batting and bowling departments. Adding international firepower to the lineup are West Indies’ explosive opener Lendl Simmons and South African powerhouse Richard Levi. The Big Cricket League (BCL) marks a revolutionary step in cricket entertainment, featuring six elite teams competing in Surat from December 12th, 2024. This pioneering tournament…

Dubai In a significant milestone for the future of sports, former Indian cricketing legend and Dubai Sports Brand Ambassador Harbhajan Singh, alongside league director Shivain Sharma, today unveiled the revolutionary WTCL T10 concept at a press conference held at The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi. The event marked a key step in the launch of a pioneering league set to transform the global sporting landscape. Cricketing legend Harbhajan Singh’s endorsement highlighted the league’s potential to create a new category of sports entertainment by blending the skill and precision of tennis with the strategy and excitement of cricket. Speaking at the event,…

Abu Dhabi The final of the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 tournament between Deccan Gladiators and Morrisville Samp Army that was played at Zayed Cricket Stadium turned out to be a complete entertainer for the spectators. Chasing 105, Gladiators unleashed some fireworks and gunned down the target by 8 wickets and with more than three overs to spare. Mushtaq Ahmed, head coach of Deccan Gladiators, shared the success formula of the three-time title winners, “My team and I played the role of a good communicator. You can’t teach anyone in just ten days, but you can make them mentally strong, and…

Dubai The inaugural players draft of the Big Cricket League was held on November 30th (Saturday) in Mumbai featuring six teams, who picked 36 former international stars in their teams. The league commissioner, Dilip Vengsarkar unveiled the Big Cricket League Season-1 winning trophy with all the six franchise owners. Bollywood celebrities like Raveena Tandon, Rasha Thadani and Supreme court lawyer, Sana Raees Khan are among the franchise owners in the inaugural season of Big Cricket League. Big Cricket League, set to begin on December 12th, 2024, in Surat, will feature six teams – Northern Challengers, UP Brij Stars, Rajasthan Regals,…

Abu Dhabi The final of 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 tournament between Deccan Gladiators and Morrisville Samp Army that was played at Zayed Cricket Stadium turned out to be a complete entertainer for the spectators. Chasing 105, Gladiators unleashed some fireworks and gunned down the target by 8 wickets and with more than three overs to spare. They were off to a flying start as opener and England batter Tom Kohler-Cadmore took on skipper Rohan Mustafa in the very first over. Cadmore smashed four fours on the trot to begin the chase in first over while his opening partner and skipper…

Abu Dhabi Morrisville Samp Army sealed a spot in the final to face off against the Deccan Gladiators once again in 2024 Abu Dhabi T10, the league’s eighth edition, at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Chasing a total of 90, USA international Andries Gous faced the heat from Delhi Bulls bowling attack but stuck to the end to set up the win for his side, playing a crucial 38-run knock. The right-handed batter kept going despite wickets tumbling on the other end, and ensured he remained his composure after being struck on the helmet by Pakistan speedster Salman Irshad. But the game…

Abu Dhabi The New York Strikers concluded their ADT10 campaign with a mix of memorable highlights and learning experiences, falling short of a semi-final berth despite showing promising moments throughout the tournament. Head Coach Carl Crowe provided additional perspective on the season: “Our journey through ADT10 has been marked by both impressive performances and learning opportunities. While results alternated between victories and setbacks, the team’s commitment to excellence never wavered.” The New York Strikers have shown remarkable resilience throughout the tournament, highlighted by Kusal Perera’s explosive 15-ball half-century against Northern Warriors, showcasing his match-winning capabilities. The team thrived under the…

Abu Dhabi England international Tom Banton was the star of the show for Delhi Bulls as the franchise made their way to the second Qualifier in 2024 Abu Dhabi T10, league’s eighth edition, with back-to-back wins on Sunday at Zayed Cricket Stadium. The right-handed batter played an unbelievable knock of 73 runs off 26 balls against Team Abu Dhabi in the second Eliminator, scoring a whopping 9 sixes in his innings. With a late fireworks from skipper Rovman Powell, who hammered an unbeaten 20 runs in 6 balls, Delhi posted the season’s highest total – 158/3 in 10 overs, to…

Abu Dhabi: Deccan Gladiators humbled Morrisville Samp Army who have had an impeccable run in the round-robin stage in Qualifier 1 of 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 tournament at Zayed Cricket Stadium. With this thumping win, two-time champions Gladiators sealed a spot the final for fourth consecutive time and fifth overall. Riding on some spectacular batting from their captain and West Indies player Nicholas Pooran along with England’s Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Gladiators posted a mammoth 147/2 in 10 overs. Pooran remained unbeaten at 72 off 33, a knock that included 5 maximums and 4 fours. Kohler-Cadmore on the other hand, notched up…

Abu Dhabi Zeeshan Naseer, Muhammad Rohid, Rohaan Mustafa are just some of the UAE players who have made a name for themselves in the Abu Dhabi T10 cricket. Over the years, the cricket’s fastest format has given numerous exciting talent to the nation who have gone on to make an impact in international cricket. The surge of local talent coming up in the UAE cricket over the past few years has given a clear signal to the cricketing world to be wary of a rising cricketing power. South Africa cricketing legend Lance Klusener believes Abu Dhabi T10 has made as…