Author: Gulf Times

Harare, Cricket’s fastest and most entertaining format is back for yet another blockbuster season of enthralling contests and match-ups. This upcoming season of T10 cricket promises to be bigger and better, and will commence with Season 2 of Zim Afro T10 in Harare. In the next four months, the very exciting T10 format will traverse across Asia, North America and Africa. The season kicks off with a return of Zim Afro T10 in Harare from September 21 to 29 with its player Draft set to take place on September 8. Six franchises in Zim Afro have signed their icon…

England skipper Jos Buttler has been ruled out of the three-match T20I series against Australia due to a right calf injury. In a big blow ahead of their T20I series against Australia, England will be without their regular captain Jos Buttler, who has been injured. Buttler’s right calf injury also puts him in doubt for the five-game ODI series that follows. In his absence, 28-year-old Phil Salt will lead the T20I side. The attacking right-handed batter has scored 885 runs at a whopping strike-rate of 165.11 in 31 T20Is thus far. All-rounder Jamie Overton has been called up as Buttler’s…

Rajasthan: Play Sports an extracurricular management and talent curriculum platform is excited to announce its Phase 1 initiative which aims to transform sports development in Rajasthan and ultimately throughout India. Play Sports has appointed well-known personalities as brand ambassadors in an effort to further involve and motivate emerging sporting talents. Boxing champion MC Mary Kom, actor and TV host Rannvijay Singha and tennis legend Sania Mirza are all supporters of the initiative helping to raise awareness and encourage participation. Play Sports stands at the forefront of transforming India’s sports ecosystem by addressing critical areas such as infrastructure, talent development,…

  DUBAI: Bringing together the best of Indian cinema, the world’s biggest celebration of Indian cinema—the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards announces its 2024 Technical Awards Winners. Experience an unparalleled celebration of Indian cinema as the highly anticipated IIFA Festival is set to take place from September 27th to 29th, 2024, at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence and is being held in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, and Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and…

  Bringing together the best of Indian cinema, The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards announces its 2024 IIFA Rocks Hosts- the dynamic and charismatic duo Siddhant Chaturvedi and Abhishek Banerjee. The highly anticipated IIFA Festival is set to take place from September 27th to 29th, 2024, at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance & Coexistence and is being held in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, and Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi. Join…

Dubai In an exciting matchup, Pakistani mixed martial artist Ali Raza Nasir will take on India’s Sangram Singh at the Gama International Fighting Championship on September 21st in Tbilisi, Georgia. Singh, a renowned wrestler and former ambassador of the Wrestling Federation of India, will be making his MMA debut against Nasir. This highly anticipated fight marks a significant moment in the career of Nasir, who will be representing Pakistan on the international stage. The event is expected to draw attention to the growing popularity of MMA in Pakistan and the talent of its fighters. Singh, who has an impressive record…

New Delhi: Sangram Singh India’s first male wrestler and the first ambassador of the Wrestling Federation of India (2014-2015) will square off against Ali Raza Nasir of Pakistan at the Gama International Fighting Championship on September 21st 2024 at Heroes sq. 1 in Tbilisi, Georgia. This momentous occasion in Sangram Singh’s career not only symbolizes his successful switch from wrestling to mixed martial arts but it also shows how dedicated he is to bringing the sport closer to the young masses in India through his MMA debut. Singh hopes that by joining the MMA scene he will give young…

Sharjah, UAE, : The historic launch of the GloFans High School Cup, accompanied by the Trophy Launch and Award Ceremony for the Global High School Cricket Cup, took place today at the Hotel Holiday International, Sharjah. The main event will take place in Sharjah and Ajman with training facilities in Dubai. This year 20 top school teams from across the globe will be participating. There will be a 6-day tournament and two matches every day and two day-night matches will be played under floodlights. The event was a momentous occasion, bringing together cricket legends, current players, and esteemed personalities…

Cayman Islands, The New York Strikers are making significant strides in expanding their brand into new territories through participation in some of cricket’s most exciting tournaments. The Strikers have been successful in igniting passion and allegiance to cricket in various emerging cricket-loving regions including the United Arab Emirates, United States and British Overseas Territories. Notably, their performances in the cricket-crazy Cayman Islands have drawn a wide range of spectators and fostered a connection with a newer generation of cricket enthusiasts. By competing in the fast-paced Abu Dhabi T10, the New York Strikers showcased their competitive edge and agility on…

Guernsey secured a strong, six-wicket victory over Denmark to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier C at King George V Sports Ground in Castel on Wednesday. This win means that Guernsey will now join Italy, Jersey, Netherlands and Scotland in next summer’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier. Denmark posted a competitive 158/7 in their 20 overs after being asked to bat first. Number six batter, Nicolaj Laegsgaard took charge of the struggling batting line-up, smashing 62 runs from 35 balls, including six sixes and two boundaries, ensuring the hosts had a solid target…