Author: Gulf Times

Dubai: The Pro Cricket League is thrilled to announce the fixtures for its inaugural season, featuring an exciting lineup of teams: Ghaziabad Bhawani Tigers, Faridabad Sledgehammer Knights, Noida Eagles, Gurugram Patriots, Rajasthan Kings, and Sahgal Delhi Demons. Fans can look forward to thrilling matches as these teams compete for glory. In an exciting season of cricket and action, the Pro Cricket League season will commence its inaugural campaign starting October 18th taking up the excitement till the finals on the 27th at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex. The season kicks off on October 18 with a clash…

Dubai, The ILT20 Thunderbolts bounced back from a two-match losing streak with two consecutive wins at the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament 2024. Meanwhile, Dubai Capitals Development claimed a crucial victory to move to the top of the points table, and ILT20 Marvels delivered a dominant performance to secure a convincing win over the ILT20 Pearls. ILT20 Thunderbolts registered a comprehensive 94-run victory over ILT20 Marvels. Put in first, the Thunderbolts posted a competitive total of 181/3 in 20 overs. Opener Luqman Faisal who is also the top scorer of the season, excelled again as he posted a 43-ball…

Dubai: The highly anticipated first season of the Pro Cricket League is set to take place from October 18 to October 27, 2024, at the Shahid Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, and it has just been announced that Sony Liv will be the official streaming partner for the tournament. Featuring thrilling matches with international cricketing stars such as Thisara Perera, Pawan Negi, Phil Mustard, Dilshan Munaweera, Shahbaz Nadeem, Manpreet Gony, Bipul Sharma, Robin Bist, Mahesh Rawat, Vikas Tokas, and Navin Stewart, this partnership promises to provide fans with a premier viewing experience. As one of India’s leading OTT platforms,…

Dubai, Scouting the correct talent and at a suitable age is one of the most important aspects of a plan when the aim is to make progress in sports. And for those scouted, game time is important, and there is nothing better than high level cricket tournaments such as the DP World ILT20 for that, according to the Zimbabwean legend Andy Flower. The head coach of the Gulf Giants, the former legendary wicketkeeper-batter, believes that the while the DP World ILT20 can help transform UAE cricket, the DP World ILT20 Development Tournament 2024 is as important, while on the…

Harare, Following the tremendous success of the second edition of the Zim Afro T10, T Ten Global has officially announced the window for an exciting third season. The tournament will take place in the window between 15 September and 30 September in 2025, continuing its momentum as one of the most exciting events on the cricketing calendar. The second season this year highlighted Zimbabwe’s growing stature as a prominent cricketing hub in the African continent. The festival-like atmosphere in Harare witnessed the finest cricketers comes together to lit up the league. The tournament, which saw the Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers,…

Dubai, The DP World ILT20 Development Tournament 2024 commenced on Sunday (6 October) at the ICC Academy Oval 1, Dubai. The second edition of the development tournament provides the UAE players an opportunity of sealing one of the 12 remaining berths in the six DP World ILT20 Season 3 squads (two squad spots up for grabs in each team). Vriitya Arvind led Gulf Giants Development to a mammoth 56-run victory over the ILT20 Marvels. Arvind’s unbeaten knock of 77 runs in 64 balls placed the Giants at 165/4 in 20 overs. Aryan Lakra was also in fine form, striking…

Abu Dhabi: The World Tennis League on XX-day unveiled a star-studded lineup of players for its third season, scheduled to take place at the iconic Etihad Arena from December 19 to 22, 2024. The stellar lineup, featuring two Olympic gold medalists, five Grand Slam champions, six of the top 12 male players, and six of the top 10 female players, is set to assemble at the Etihad Arena as the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT), and Miral once again gear up to host ‘The Greatest Show on Court’. The 2024 Wimbledon champion Barbora…

Harare, The NY Lagos Strikers were fan favorites, winning the adulation of spectators at Harare Sports Club during their participation in the Zim Afro T10 Tournament. With outstanding performances from key players Rassie van der Dussen, Najibullah Zadran, and Avishka Fernando NYS Lagos continued to impress at the ZIM Afro T10 tournament competing against formidable opponents, including the Cape Town Samp Army, Harare Bolts, Durban Wolves, and Jo Burg Bangla Tigers. Head Coach Chaminda Vaas expressed his gratitude, saying, “It’s been a wonderful journey, and I appreciate the squad for showcasing their skills on the field. Throughout the season,…

Dubai, The second edition of the DP World International League T20 Development Tournament will begin at the ICC Academy Oval 1 on Sunday, 6 October. Like last year, six teams will compete in the 18-match tournament that will be played on a single-league basis. The teams were selected via a draft last week, each of the six sides comprises 15 players and includes UAE’s star national players and DP World ILT20 participants. The tournament will be another opportunity for UAE’s future stars to showcase their talent and impress the six DP World ILT20 franchises ahead of Season 3 which…

Harare, The young Zimbabwean fast bowler Tinashe Muchawaya produced a bowling performance that would be remembered for quite a long as he snatched the win for the Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers from the jaws of defeat against the Cape Town Samp Army. The Tigers, who were captained by Sikandar Raza, were staring at defeat, before Muchawaya turned it around in the final four deliveries, to give the Tigers the Zim Afro T10 title, at the Harare Sports Club. Asked to bat first, the Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers’ openers were out of the blocks at good pace. Kusal Perera and Mohammad Shahzad…