Author: Gulf Times

Dubai(Sports Desk) The Legends Cricket Trophy, the premier cricket extravaganza uniting iconic players in a thrilling new tournament, proudly announces Star Sports as its official broadcast partner for its upcoming tournament. Set to take place from March 8th to 19th 2024 at the Pallakele Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka, the event promises fans across the globe a chance to witness cricketing excellence! The Legends Cricket Trophy stands as a celebration of the sport, bringing together some of the world’s best cricketers in a dynamic 90-ball format that injects an electrifying pace to the game. With a commitment to revive cherished…

Dubai(Web Desk ) Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Pakistan’s Envoy to UAE and Muhammad Zubair Motiwala, Chief Executive, Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) attended Pakistan Middle East Trade Development Conference 2024 held at Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD). The conference was arranged with collaboration of the Pakistan’s Embassy, TDAP and Engro-Pakistan. Pakistani exhibitors participating in the ongoing Gulfood 2024 and Emirati Business community attended the event. The conference focused on exchanging ideas to explore opportunities for fostering trade relations between Pakistan and the Middle East. The event aimed at facilitating Pakistani traders in the Middle East offering networking opportunities, especially…

Dubai Stamping its mark as one of the best and keenly fought franchise leagues in the world, the curtains of the UAE’s own cricket league – the ILT20 season 2 came down at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday. MI Emirates lifted the glittering trophy, beating Dubai Capitals in front of a capacity crowd that had filled nearly every seat at the stadium. The large turnout was nothing but the result of all six teams producing brilliant contests. In short, T20 cricket was at its best. The intensity and fighting spirit that all teams displayed resulted in most matches ending…

Dubai, MI Emirates’s run riot crafted by their skipper Nicholas Pooran and Andre Fletcher’s half centuries, which produced the highest total this season, blew away Dubai Capitals by 45 runs to emerge as the new champions of the DP World ILT20 Season 2. In front of a packed Dubai International Stadium, Pooran scored a breezy unbeaten captain’s knock of 57 runs off 27 balls studded with six sixes and two boundaries. He was backed by Fletcher’s 53 off 37 balls, featuring four sixes and three boundaries. Openers Muhammad Waseem and his partner Kusal Perera contributed aggressively, with Waseem scoring 43…

Dubai The New York Superstar Strikers, under the proud leadership of Yuvraj Singh and guidance of Sagar Khanna, are thrilled to unveil their squad ahead of the upcoming Legends Cricket Trophy 2024. With a mix of seasoned veterans, the team is poised to achieve success in the upcoming campaign. Having previously made a mark in Abu Dhabi T10 and Lanka Premier League, the New York Superstar Strikers are eager to build upon their past successes and elevate their performance this season. Headlining the squad are renowned names such as Dan Christian, and Jerome Taylor. Their experience and skill on the…

Sharjah, Through a spirited performance, Dubai Capitals recorded a stunning nine-wicket victory over reigning champions Gulf Giants in the Qualifier 2 of the ILT20 season 2 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Showing no signs of being beaten by the Giants twice in the league stage, and booking the last slot in the play-off table, Capitals excelled in all departments of the game. After restricting Giants to a paltry 138 for 6, Capitals won the match with 25 balls to spare. Giants skipper James Vince had carried his team’s innings on his shoulder through a knock of 58 runs off 53…

Dubai, MI Emirates stormed into the final through a domineering show over defending champions Gulf Giants to win by 45 runs in the Qualifier 1 of the DP World ILT20 season 2 at the Dubai International Stadium. Giants were bowled out for 118 in 18.2 overs through Sri Lanka’s 22-year-old leg spinner Vijayakanth Viyaskanth bagging 3 for 22 after Windies left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein (2 for 13) struck early and Afghanistan’s left-arm spinner Waqar Salamkheil chipping in with (2 for 27). Emirates had posted a challenging total of 163 for 7 despite Australian medium pacer Daniel Worrall’s fine spell of…

Dubai New York Superstar Strikers proudly announce the signing of cricket legend Yuvraj Singh as the captain and icon player for the upcoming Legends Cricket Trophy Season 2, marking a significant milestone in the team’s journey towards sporting excellence. Yuvraj’s addition enriches the squad with a depth of expertise, skill, and leadership, fortifying New York Superstar Strikers’ readiness to lead in the upcoming edition of the tournament The announcement of Yuvraj Singh’s leadership role has elevated the excitement surrounding New York Superstar Strikers’ participation in the Legends Cricket Trophy Season 2, igniting enthusiasm among fans and cricket enthusiasts worldwide. With…

Abu Dhabi, Dubai Capitals eliminated Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 85 runs through a clinical all-round show in the Eliminator of the ILT20 season 2 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. Invaluable and timely knocks from opener Tom Banton, who scored 44 off 31 balls with seven boundaries, Tom Abell, who contributed 41 off 29 balls with six boundaries, and skipper Sam Billings, who remained unbeaten on 46 off 26 balls with two boundaries and two sixes, as well as Sikandar Raza’s breezy 40 off 19 balls with five boundaries and one six, gave Dubai Capitals a winning total of 188…

Dubai, As DP World ILT20 enters its final week, we take a look back at some of the most memorable moments from the 30-match league stage which offered some nail-biting action for global cricket fans. 1.Sikander Raza’s dramatic last ball six to win the match Not many can boast of winning a match for their team with six runs required off the final ball. Dubai Capitals’ Sikander Raza missed the penultimate ball from Desert Vipers’ Ali Naseer when six was required off two balls for the Capitals in Match 27 to continue to have a chance of making it to…