Author: Gulf Times

Caayman Islands: New York Strikers rode on Colin Munro’s blazing 44 off 21 balls to beat Boca Raton Trailblazers by 7 wickets in the Eliminator and qualify for Qualifier of the Max60 League being held at the Cayman Islands. Sent into bat, just-retired Australian opener and skipper David Warner smashed a whirlwind, unbeaten 55 off 30 balls to power Boca Raton Trailblazers to 106 for 7 after being sent into bat. Chasing the imposing total, the opening pair of Brandon McMullen and Colin Munro went hammer and tongs picking up boundaries and sixes at will to race to 27…

Cayman Islands: The New York Strikers have had a mixed start in Max 60’s inaugural campaign at Cayman Islands. While they’ve enjoyed a solid victory against the Miami Lions and Boca Raton Trailblazers, their matches against the Grand Cayman Jaguars and Caribbean Tigers have presented some challenges. Now setting their sights on raking up better performances for the upcoming matches, the strikers are now aiming to leverage precise strategies and team dynamics to elevate their performance. Isuru Udana, the pace spearhead for Strikers, reflected on their recent match against the Miami Lions: “We had to concentrate on our fundamentals because…

Dubai: (By Suleman Jazib) The 77th Independence Day of Pakistan was celebrated with immense enthusiasm in the United Arab Emirates. On 17th August 2024, a grand ceremony was organized by ‘Pakistanis in Dubai,’ the largest Facebook community group of Pakistanis in the UAE. A large number of Pakistanis from across the UAE attended the event, uniting to express their love for their homeland. The ceremony, which began at 6 pm and continued till 11 pm, featured prominent personalities, families, and children. The event included a variety of activities such as competitions, the singing of national songs, and a magic…

Cayman Islands: Colin Munro smashed 64 off 26 balls as New York Strikers beat Boca Raton Trailblazers by 12 runs to register their second win in the Max60 cricket tournament being held at the Cayman Island. Sent into bat, Munro struck three boundaries and as many as six hits over the fence to single-handedly power New York Strikers to the total. Besides Munro, Carlos Brathwaite made 22 off 14 balls with two boundaries and on six.There were no more substantial contributions from any other New York Strikers batters as the likes of Angelo Perera, Thisara Perera, Isuru Udana all…

Dubai, UAE: The WCL is set to hold its quarterly meeting on August 25th at its headquarters in Dubai, marking a significant milestone following the successful completion of its inaugural season. The meeting will bring together all team owners to discuss crucial matters concerning the future of the league. A key focus of the meeting will be on strategies for expanding player signings to enhance team rosters and overall league competitiveness. Additionally, the meeting will address the scheduling of upcoming matches and events to ensure a well-organized and exciting season ahead. The board will also deliberate on the appointment of…

Dubai, UAE – Index Exchange marked Pakistan’s 77th Independence Day with a grand celebration and a briefing on the ongoing success of their groundbreaking campaign, “Iss Baar, Hundi Pe Waar,” aimed at combating illegal remittances. The event, held in the presence of the Pakistani expatriate community, business leaders, and distinguished guests, highlighted the significant strides made in raising awareness about the importance of legal remittances. The event was graced by the presence of H.E. Mr. Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Ambassador of Pakistan to the UAE, who lauded Index Exchange for their pioneering efforts in the fight against illegal remittances. In his…

Cayman Islands: The New York Strikers are proud to announce that Kendel Kadowaki Fleming, a prominent cricketing figure from Tokyo Japan, is now officially part of the Strikers Franchise who have begun their campaign in the Max 60 tournament. This addition marks a significant enhancement to the Strikers’ squad as they aim to make a strong impact in the Caribbean league post their registered 5 wicket win against Miami Lions Highly regarded as one of the top order batters in Japanese cricket, Kendel Fleming has been involved with cricket since the Under 19 World Cup 2020. Kendel currently serves…

Cayman Islands: New York Strikers defeated Miami Lions by five wickets to register their first win in the Max60 cricket tournament being held at the Caymans Island. Electing to bowl, Isuru Udana gave a perfect start to New York strikers, drawing the first blood in the final delivery of the opening over in the form of Chadwick Walton, caught by Brandon McMullen behind the stumps. Unmukt Chand started with a bang with a boundary of Matiullah Khan before perishing in the next ball, caught by Troy Taylor at deep midwicket. Wickets fell like nine pins for Miami Lions as…

    Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Animal’ reigns with 11 nominations, closely followed by Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt-starrer ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ earning 10 nominations.   19th August 2024, Mumbai: The grandest celebration of Indian cinema on the global stage, the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards, unveils the full list of IIFA 2024 Popular Category Nominations. Renowned for its unparalleled international reach and immense global appeal, the highly anticipated 24th edition of IIFA is poised to bring together the most brilliant stars, visionary filmmakers, and industry leaders from India and across the world to celebrate the magic of…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the match schedule for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 in Malaysia. Sixteen teams from around the world will take part in the 41-match event where the future stars of women’s cricket will announce themselves over 15 days of competition from 18 January to 2 February 2025. Over and above these exciting matches will be 16 warm-up fixtures played from 13 to 16 January, in preparation for the main event. The second edition of this exciting tournament comes on the back of a successful inauguration in South Africa in 2023 where…