Author: Gulf Times

The Hong Kong International Cricket Sixes Set To Make A Comeback Iconic International Cricket Tournament Returns with a Three-Day Festival in November Hong Kong is the sporting capital of East Asia, and cricket has had a special place in the city’s sporting history, with the first official game of cricket being recorded in 1842. Over the years, cricket has not only provided a bridge amongst the diversity in the city, but is also the highest ranked team sport for Hong Kong. The city has punched much above its weight in the world rankings, with both the men’s and women’s teams…

Edgbaston witnessed an electrifying atmosphere with almost 20,000 fans in attendance. Even more impressively, nearly 100 million people tuned in via TV, OTT platforms, and social media to watch the “Father of All Rivalries” – India vs. Pakistan. The match fell into the legend category of cricket, and its staggering viewership numbers left many in awe. But how did the WCL (World championship of legends) achieve such remarkable success? The first significant milestone for WCL was obtaining approval from a prestigious cricket board. They achieved this by gaining the endorsement of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), which…

Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of Pakistan, Abu Dhabi commemorated Youm-e-Istehsal-Kashmir to mark the 5th anniversary of India’s continued illegal actions of 5th August 2019, aimed at altering the internationally recognized disputed status of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IIOJK). The event was attended by a group of Pakistanis and Kashmiris based in the United Arab Emirates. In his statement, Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi highlighted the importance of observance of the Youm-e-Istehsal and recalled the India’s brutality in IIOJK resulting in violation of fundamental rights of the Kashmiri people. He referred to illegal actions of 5 August 2019 as…

Amsterdam, ; Cricketing legend Suresh Raina is excited to announce the success of Raina Amsterdam, his newest venture that opened in June 2023 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Serving a delicious fusion of North and South Indian cuisine this real Indian establishment is committed to introducing the vibrant and varied flavors of Indian food to the center of Amsterdam. Passionate about his Indian Culture, committed to being an ambassador of the same, Suresh Raina shared his excitement for the culinary establishment by stating, “My life has always revolved around food and I have been happy to introduce the people of Amsterdam to…

Dubai: Brosid Sports LLC, announced the official schedule for the highly anticipated Legends Intercontinental T20 (LIT20), which will take place from August 18 through August 30, 2024. The inaugural edition of this tournament will bring together elite teams and players representing different regions, promising a captivating spectacle for cricket fans around the globe. The competition will have seven teams competing for the coveted trophy: Indo Kings, Asian Avengers, Euro Rangers, American Mavericks, Trans-Tasman Titans, African Lions, and Caribbean Vikings. Taking place in a round-robin format, the top four teams at the end of the round will move on to…

The road to Sri Lanka 2026 continues with the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier taking place in Tanzania from 2 to 8 August. Dar Gymkhana and the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) will be the venues where Tanzania will host Botswana, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda and Sierra Leone in 16 matches over eight days, where three teams will progress to the ICC Men’s U19 World Cup Africa Qualifier in 2025. Group A is made up of Botswana, Malawi, Rwanda and Sierra Leone. Group B will see Ghana, Mozambique, Nigeria and Tanzania go up against…

WCL Became 2nd most Watched franchise cricket Globally The World Cricket League (WCL) has emerged as one of the most-watched global league in India. The India – Australia Semi Final saw the reflection of yesteryear’s Yuvraj Singh, Pathan Brothers and Harbhajan Singh and the India Pakistan Finals was a great trip down the memory lane with with more than 30 Million audience experiencing it. Record-Breaking Viewership In India alone, the WCL garnered a staggering 145 million viewers. Of these, 75 million unique viewers tuned in on Star Sports, and approximately 70 million engaged through the digital broadcast platforms. Pakistan also saw…

WCL Became 2nd most Watched franchise cricket Globally The World Cricket League (WCL) has emerged as one of the most-watched global league in India. The India – Australia Semi Final saw the reflection of yesteryear’s Yuvraj Singh, Pathan Brothers and Harbhajan Singh and the India Pakistan Finals was a great trip down the memory lane with with more than 30 Million audience experiencing it. Record-Breaking Viewership In India alone, the WCL garnered a staggering 145 million viewers. Of these, 75 million unique viewers tuned in on Star Sports, and approximately 70 million engaged through the digital broadcast platforms. Pakistan also saw…

New York: Not only has New York Strikers owner Sagar Khanna endorsed T10 cricket for the 2028 Olympics but he has also stated that he is fully committed to developing the Strikers Squad for the upcoming Lanka T10. The New York Strikers were the first Abu Dhabi T10 champions who performed admirably in past Legends Cricket Trophy campaign as well as Colombo Strikers leaving a favorable impression in Lanka Premier League. Now with their debut in the Max 60 Caribbean League the Strikers franchise is committed to leaving a lasting legacy throughout their campaign. Wishing that there is more…

Delhi: A major shift in cricketing landscape has occurred. Pro Cricket League (PCL), is set to launch its inaugural season this September-October in Delhi NCR. This marks the first time a tournament of this format is being scheduled in Delhi, promising to bring a fresh wave of cricketing excitement to the region. As part of its grand debut, Pro Cricket League has appointed renowned coach and former South African Cricketer Jonty Rhodes as Brand Ambassador of the league. In a statement announcing Jonty Rhodes’s appointment as brand ambassador, PCL Managing Director and Founder Mr. Sachin Gupta said, “We are…