Author: Gulf Times

Dubai :We are aiming to bring a different and more fearless approach to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup this year.In the past, we’ve often struggled in the powerplay, with early wickets falling, middle-order collapses, and a slow pace of runs leading to low totals. We’ve also found it difficult to chase targets above 120. We now understand how crucial it is to have positive intent, especially in the powerplay, to set the tone and post competitive scores. If we look at the top teams, they all make the most of the first six overs, which helps them score big…

Dubai :  – A dedicated team from the Consulate General of Pakistan conducted a visit to the Al Awir Immigration Center, set up by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai. The team observed various amnesty services at the center, aimed at helping individuals regularize their residency status and address outstanding immigration-related legal matters. The UAE government’s amnesty initiative has been lauded for providing an invaluable opportunity for expatriate communities, particularly Pakistanis, to resolve residency issues swiftly and efficiently. The Consulate General of Pakistan expressed deep appreciation to the UAE government for its continued support and compassion…

Dubai :The upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is a huge opportunity for our group to go and compete against the best in the world.T20 World Cups are really hard to win – it’s the best against the best and whoever can be most consistent or win those little moments along the way can get the job done. Representing your country in one means a lot and we have created some treasured memories in this competition.In particular, winning the T20 World Cup at home in 2020 was a huge highlight for a lot of our group. To have the final…

Dubai ( By : Suleman Jazib )  – Naved Ahmed, Chairman of Super Fix, announced that the highly-anticipated Super Fix Season 3 Tapeball Tournament will commence on December 24 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Preparations for the global tournament are in full swing, with Arshad Anjum appointed as Professional Media Director. Anjum will provide his expertise  to support the Tournament. At a dinner ceremony honoring renowned sports journalist Abdul Majid Bhatti, Naved Ahmed expressed his gratitude to the media community. The event, moderated by Hafiz Zahid Ali, brought together prominent journalists from Jang, Geo, ARY, and Khaleej Times. Bhatti praised Super…

Harare, NYS Lagos’ Najibullah Zadran made headlines during the Zim Afro T10 2024 match against Durban Wolves after the side collected 33 runs in Donald Tiripano’s one over at Harare Sports Club. The Afghan batter started off the 6th over of the innings with three maximums on the trot followed by a couple and another six on the next two deliveries respectively. Tiripano then bowled three consecutive wides and was hit for a boundary on the last ball. Talking about his knock, Zadran said that he had already made up his mind to take on the pacer and push the…

Harare, While all eyes were on David Warner on Day 4 of the second season of the Zim Afro T10, it was the likes of Najibullah Zadran, Dasun Shanaka, Shehan Jayasuriya and Sikandar Raza, who stole the show at the Harare Sports Club. The NYS Lagos, Harare Bolts and Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers registered comprehensive wins on the day with the Bolts leading the points table. Batting first, the NYS Lagos lost the dangerous Rassie van der Dussen early before Avishka Fernando (36) and Najibullah Zadran (43) took charge. Zadran smashed four sixes and a boundary in a 33-run over,…

Dubai: Tickets for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 are officially on sale, offering cricket fans the chance to witness the world’s top cricketers in action from 3 to 20 October. With 23 matches across two venues in Dubai and Sharjah, the event promises to be an unforgettable experience as 10 teams battle it out for the ultimate prize in T20 cricket. Tickets have been priced with accessibility in mind, starting from just 5 AED, while premium seating options are available at 40 AED. For double-header match days, a single ticket grants access to both games. The World Cup…

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The 6th edition of MENA Investment Congress (MENA ICON), hosted by the CFA Society Emirates, will return to the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) on September 30 and October 1, 2024. Recognized as one of the most exclusive financial events in the region, MENA ICON is set to gather the leading minds in finance, investments, and policy-making for two days filled with insightful and thought-provoking discussions on the most pressing issues that are shaping the global and regional financial landscape. MENA ICON 2024 will provide a unique platform for finance professionals to engage in enriching dialogues…

Harare: After the commanding double victory triumph at Zim Afro T10 debut campaign, the NYS Lagos Strikers fell short of performing well against Cape Town Samp Army in their third match of the tournament. The Strikers squad however saw this match as a great insight as to what lays ahead in their upcoming lineups. To add to the decisive strategy that will shape the formation in the upcoming matches, Coach Chaminda Vaas reflected on the team’s performance from the last game. “We made few mistakes on the field. But other than that, the boys really did well on the…

Harare, It was a night of plenty of entertainment as the Cape Town Samp Army side created history by posting the highest total ever in the Zim Afro T10 when they crossed the 150-run mark against the NYS Lagos, and eventually registered a comfortable win. Meanwhile, in the other two games, the Harare Bolts and the Bulawayo Brave Jaguars also put in fine all-round performances to pick up important wins. In the first match of the day, the Jo’burg Bangla Tigers batted first and struggled to build any momentum against the Harare Bolts’ bowling. Jimmy Neesham picked three wickets,…