Author: Gulf Times

Dubai, The cricketing world is abuzz with excitement as the Legend 90 League gears up to launch this February. The league, featuring a dynamic 90-ball-per-side format, promises to be a game-changer, uniting cricket legends from around the globe. With seven franchises—Chhattisgarh Warriors, Haryana Gladiators, Dubai Giants, Gujarat Samp Army, Delhi Royals, Big Boys, and Rajasthan Kings—the stage is set for an unforgettable celebration of the sport. Shikhar Dhawan and Ross Taylor will represent Delhi Royals, while Chris Gayle is all set to unleash his power for the Big Boys. Former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo will lead the charge…

Dubai, Desert Vipers’ UAE wicketkeeper-batter Tanish Suri is aiming to push Pakistan’s Azam Khan for the gloves in season 3 of the ILT20. Suri, one of two UAE players retained by the Vipers along with all-rounder Ali Naseer, made his Vipers debut last term when both Azam and Sri Lanka’s Dinesh Chandimal were unavailable because of international duty. The 19-year-old acquitted himself well on either side of the stumps against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders before stepping back when the absent duo arrived. And Suri told the Vipers Voices podcast that this season, with Azam back in the fold and…

Dubai, Pakistan’s renowned fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar and India’s iconic off-spinner Harbhajan Singh are set to return for the DP World ILT20 Season 3. The cricketing icons will once again serve as tournament ambassadors for the region’s premier T20 spectacle that will take place between 11 January to 9 February 2025. Shoaib Akhtar, renowned for his blistering pace, and revered as one of the most feared fast bowlers in cricket history joined the ILT20 for the second season of the competition and will continue in his role as ambassador. The ‘Rawalpindi Express’ with a total of 444 wickets for Pakistan…

Dubai, The DP World ILT20 Season 3 will be launched with a grand opening ceremony which will be headlined by epic performances by Bollywood superstars Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde and Sonam Bajwa who are set to captivate the spectators at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday, 11 January 2025. Spectators will be allowed to enter the stadium from 4:00pm while fans can also tune in through the Zee Network and its syndication partners’ broadcast around the world on linear and digital platforms. Shahid, Pooja and Sonam will perform their blockbuster songs which will be followed by a dazzling fireworks…

Dubai, One of the most promising young cricketers from the UAE, Aayan Afzal Khan (36 T20Is, 37 wickets), eagerly awaits the DP World ILT20 Season 3. Now preparing for his third outing with the Gulf Giants, Aayan, who, recently represented UAE in the U19 Asia Cup, believes the ILT20 is a platform for UAE cricketers to showcase their skills. The ILT20 has served as a catalyst for development of cricket in the region, by providing opportunities for UAE’s cricketers, to compete with some of the best players. (The DP World ILT20 ensures this by mandating a minimum of two players…

Sharjah, The Sharjah Warriorz are elated to announce the addition of Tim Southee, one of modern cricket’s best fast bowlers from New Zealand, to the squad for the upcoming edition of the DP World ILT20. Having played in 4 ODI World Cups and 6 T20 World Cups, Southee will captain the Sharjah Warriorz in what is his first appearance at the DP World ILT20. A pacer who is known for his ability to swing the ball and a hard-hitting lower order batter, Southee has captained the New Zealand men’s cricket team across formats, at various points in his career. The…

Birmingham World Championship of Legends (WCL) T20 League, which became the second most-watched cricket league with its inaugural season, has announced its much-anticipated Season 2. With an expanded schedule, marquee players, and additional venues, the tournament is set to captivate fans from July 18 to August 2, 2025. Legendary cricketers from six nations – India, Pakistan, England, Australia, South Africa, and West Indies – will once again take center stage, culminating in an electrifying grand fi… Season 2 promises an even grander spectacle, with the tournament kicking off on July 18 in a thrilling opener between England Champions and Pakistan…

Abu Dhabi, TSL Hawks emerged victorious in a closely contested last league stage encounter, as they defeated Kites 20-17 at the iconic Etihad Arena in the World Tennis League Season 3. With this win, the TSL Hawks secured second place on the points table with 67 points and will face the table toppers Game Changers Falcons, who finished the league sage with 68 points. Game Changers Falcons advanced to the Final despite a loss earlier in the day, thanks to their consistent performance throughout the campaign. Meanwhile, Kites finished third with 63 points, while HonorFX Eagles, who registered their first…

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, December 21, 2024: After suffering defeats in their first two matches, HonorFX Eagles bounced back with a 20-15 victory in their last match of the World Tennis League Season 3 held at the iconic Etihad Arena. This win took HonorFX Eagles to second place with an overall game tally of 54 points, while the Game Changers Falcons, despite the setback, held on to the top spot with 68 points. However, all eyes will be on the final league-stage match between TSL Hawks and Kites, as the finalists will be determined later in the evening after this…

Abu Dhabi, Game Changers Falcons secured their second consecutive victory in World Tennis League Season 3 as they edged past Kites 24-21 at the iconic Etihad Arena. With this win, the Falcons finished Day 2 atop the points table with a total of 53 points. TSL Hawks, who also claimed a win earlier in the day, ended in second place with 47 points, followed by Kites in third with 46 points, and HonorFX Eagles in fourth with 34 points. In the women’s doubles, Simona Halep and Jasmine Paolini made an explosive start for the Kites, breaking the serve of Elena…