Author: Gulf Times

    BEIJING: Uzbekistan’s President, Shavkat Mirziyoev, embarks on a significant state visit to Beijing, meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping. This visit aims to fortify the burgeoning relationship between the two nations and establish a comprehensive agenda for the future. Ahead of the trip, President Mirziyoev expressed admiration for China’s economic development model, characterizing the current phase as reaching “new historical heights.” The visit follows the inaugural China-Central Asia leaders’ summit in May, where pivotal agreements were inked to deepen economic and security ties between China and the region. President Mirziyoev seeks to build upon these agreements and a comprehensive…

Abu Dhabi Through an enthralling display of bowling prowess, MI Emirates skittled out Abu Dhabi Knight Riders for 95 runs in 14.1 overs to record a resounding nine-wicket win in the sixth match of the ILT20 Season 2 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. Trent Boult (3 for 14) wiped away the cream of the Knight Riders’ batting backed by Akeal Hosein with two wickets for 21 runs. Knight Riders’ experienced allrounder Andre Russell stood amidst the ruins to hit a fighting 48 runs off 25 balls with four sixes and three boundaries. Muhammad Rohid Khan hastened the end of Knight…

Dubai, Charles virtually carried his team on his shoulders with a 71 runs partnership in 51 balls for the fourth wicket with Lewis Gregory (16), and a 29-run stand with UAE’s Basil Hameed for the fifth wicket. Though Charles got out when Warriors needed 27 runs off 23 balls, Hameed, through an unbeaten 24, and Daniel Sams (16n.o), carried their team to the victory with seven balls to spare. Capitals’ medium pacer Dushmantha Chameera picked four out of the five wickets that fell for 28 runs, but his efforts went in vain. Capitals were put into bat, but they…

Dubai, The ILT20 which began on 19 January 2024 has witnessed some exhilarating contests with Gulf Giants, Mumbai Indians Emirates, Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Dubai Capitals registering a win each in their respective matches. Amidst the excitement and fanfare, Shoaib Akhtar, former Pakistani bowler and league ambassador, shared insights on the league’s impact on homegrown cricket. Commenting on the tournament hosted in the UAE, Akhtar expressed, “The crowd is always passionate here, and the tournament is going great. We can see it is getting bigger and better every year. I am glad to play my part as an ambassador.”…

Abu Dhabi, Late innings’ fireworks by Nicholas Pooran and Tim David helped the MI Emirates convert a lukewarm start into a comfortable 18- run victory against reigning champions Gulf Giants in the fourth match of the ongoing DP World ILT20 here at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Moving at a run-a-ball for his first 17 deliveries, Nicholas Pooran smashed three fours and four sixes to score 51 runs in 18 deliveries. While Tim David hammered 41 runs in the death overs to set the Gulf Giants a formidable target of 180 runs to win. In response, the Gulf Giants’…

Dubai, South Africa’s wicketkeeper batsman Andries Gous hit an unbeaten 95 runs to lead Abu Dhabi Knight Riders to a sensational win against Desert Vipers in the third match of the  ILT20 season 2 at the Dubai International Stadium. Gous’ knock off 50 balls studded with five boundaries and seven sixes enthralled the large Sunday crowd and his team owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. His 85 runs partnership in 47 balls for the second wicket along with Michael-Kyle Pepper (36), and his 71 runs stand in 43 balls for the fourth wicket with Laurie Evans (21) ensured…

  SEOUL: Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his willingness to visit soon when he met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Russia last week, North Korea’s official news agency KCNA reported on Sunday. President Putin also thanked North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un for his invitation to visit, KCNA reported, quoting North Korea’s foreign minister’s assistant office. It would be the Russian leader’s first visit to North Korea in more than twenty years. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov also said earlier that Moscow hoped a Putin visit to Pyongyang, at Kim’s invitation, would take place soon, but he…

Dubai, Dubai Capitals, riding on belligerent half centuries from Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Jake Fraser-McGurk, recorded an emphatic seven-wicket win over MI Emirates in the second match of the ILT20 season 2 at the Dubai International Stadium. This contest, played in the presence of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan and a large Saturday crowd, saw Afghanistan’s Gurbraz crack an aggressive 81 runs off 39 balls with eight boundaries and four sixes and Australia’s 21-year-old rising star Jake Fraser-McGurk hitting a breezy 54 off 25 balls with four boundaries and four sixes. The pair put on a 114 runs partnership for the…

Dubai, The second season of the ILT20 commenced with a resounding 31-run victory for the Gulf Giants against the Sharjah Warriors at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Former Indian cricketer and ace off-spinner Harbhajan Singh expressed his delight on his involvement with the league as ambassador and commentator. Whilst praising the UAE as an ideal venue to host franchise cricket, he also spoke on the tremendous value the DP World ILT20 brings to local and international cricketers towards skills demonstration and development. Harbhajan Singh also highlighted the significance of the DP World ILT20 in strengthening the cricket ecosystem in UAE. “Similar…

Giants 31-run win against Warriors in the opening tie of ILT20 Season 2 Sharjah, Defending champions Gulf Giants got off to winning start through their spectacular batting display and tight bowling to record an impressive 31-runs win over Sharjah Warriors in the opening match of the DP World ILT20 season 2 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Gulf Giants posted 198 for 7 in 20 overs building on the strength of a fine opening partnership of 61 runs in 5.2 overs between skipper James Vince and Jamie Smith. Vince top scored with 45 runs off 35 balls with three boundaries and…