Author: Gulf Times

Dubai The cricketing world is abuzz with excitement as the World Championship of Legends (WCL) announces its eagerly awaited schedule, set to commence on July 3rd, 2024, at the prestigious venue, Edgbaston, United Kingdom. Infused with the timeless rivalry between India and Pakistan, the schedule promises a riveting display of cricketing excellence. The action-packed tournament opens with a clash between England and India, alongside Australia taking on Pakistan, igniting the competitive spirit from the very start. As the tournament progresses, each day unfolds with thrilling matchups, capturing the essence of cricket’s most storied rivalry. Highlights include the much-anticipated showdown between…

Pallekele, Ashley Nurse’s all-round show and disciplined bowling effort helped Rajasthan Kings register a clinical 20-run win over New York Superstar Strikers in the highly anticipated grand finale at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, to be crowned the champions of the first ever 90-ball format – Legends Cricket Trophy 2024. In the 90-ball per side game, Ashley Nurse top-scored 97 for Rajasthan Kings and the West Indies star also picked up a wicket at a crucial juncture and bagged the player of the match award in the final. Chasing a stiff target of 180 set by Rajasthan Kings, New York Superstar…

KARACHI, : H.E Suhail Muhammad Al-Zarooni, a prominent UAE businessman and Chairman of Al-Zarooni Group, has appealed to Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir regarding the occupation of “Masjid-e-Sakina Sultan” in the Defense Phase 8 area of Karachi, named in honor of his late mother Sakina Sultan. Mr. Zarooni urged the COAS to assist in reclaiming the mosque and to bolster the Pakistan-UAE friendship to reassure Emirati businessmen. In a letter addressed to Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, Suhail Muhammad Al-Zarooni highlighted the construction of “Masjid-e-Sakina Sultan” in Karachi’s Defense Phase 8 in 2006, dedicated to…

Pallekele As the Legends Cricket Trophy introduces its innovative 90-Ball format, Australian cricket icons Aaron Finch of Kandy Samp Army and Cameron White of Punjab Royals have expressed their enthusiasm for the thrilling evolution in retired legend cricket. Sharing his excitement, Aaron Finch, representing Kandy Samp Army, remarked, “I love it. It’s exciting. I think anytime, especially for retired cricketers when you are coming back and not playing regularly, it’s an exciting format to be in.” Reflecting on the unique aspects of the 90-Ball format compared to T20 cricket, Finch added, “The Batting Powerplay is pretty straightforward, also four overs,…

Pallekele, Upon a splendid century by Chadwick Walton and an exceptional bowling display, the New York Superstar Strikers delivered a resounding 143-run victory over the Colombo Lions in the ongoing Legends Cricket Trophy 2024 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. This triumph marks the largest winning margin in the tournament thus far. With this remarkable win, the Superstar Strikers concluded the league stage with five victories out of six matches, securing the top spot in the team standings. Opting to field first, the Colombo Lions, under the leadership of Asghar Afghan, invited the New York Superstar Strikers to bat, with acting…

Pallekele, It’s been a triumphing journey for the debutant New York Superstar Strikers as they conquered the semis in an all-out power display against Colombo Lions. Uniting their strengths, the world’s best legends including Chadwick Walton, Dan Christian, Rahul Sharma, and Alviro Petersen spoke about what went into making sure that they still performed their best and kept the game exciting. Upon a splendid century by Chadwick Walton and an exceptional bowling display, the New York Superstar Strikers delivered a resounding 143-run victory over the Colombo Lions in the ongoing Legends Cricket Trophy 2024. Talking about everything falling in place…

Pallekele(Sports Desk) The ongoing Legends Cricket Trophy witnessed two back-to-back high-scoring games at Pallekele International Cricket. Delhi Devils defeated Colombo Lions by 42 runs while Rajasthan Kings registered a 14-run win over Dubai Giants. In the opening match of the day, Delhi Devils secured their first victory in the tournament, defeating Colombo Lions by a margin of 42 runs after enduring four consecutive losses. Opting to bat first, Delhi Devils posted an imposing total of 189 runs for the loss of merely one wicket within the allocated 90 deliveries. Morne van Wyk spearheaded the innings with a blistering 84 off…

Pallekele In a thrilling match against the Rajasthan Kings, the New York Superstar Strikers (NYSS) showcased their collective strength and determination, moving closer to their quest for the Legends Cricket Trophy Title. The New York Superstar Strikers, led by the outstanding performance of Chadwick Walton, clinched victory with an impressive 7-wicket win. Walton, named Player of the Match for his exceptional score of 81 off just 29 balls, spearheaded the team’s charge towards victory. Reflecting on the team’s performance, Walton emphasized the significance of teamwork, stating, “For us, it was a team effort. First reaching 153 and then finishing the…

Pallekele The New York Superstar Strikers have been in supreme form, winning three out of four matches in the ongoing Legends Cricket Trophy tournament. As they continue their journey, their resounding victory stands as a testament to the combined efforts of the team and the unwavering support of their dedicated fanbase, echoing Udana’s sentiment of happiness in playing for the New York Superstar Strikers in his homeland, Sri Lanka. Among the standout performances, Isuru Udana, a pivotal player in the triumph, reflected not only on the match but also on his broader cricketing journey. Udana, whose impactful performance contributed significantly…

Pallekele, Dubai Giants continued their impressive form in the ongoing Legends Cricket Trophy (LCT) as they defeated Kandy Samp Army by 56 runs at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. While Punjab Royals hammered Colombo Lions by 8 wickets in the first match on a super Friday. Kandy Samp Army won the toss and invited Dubai Giants to bat first. Despite losing opener Richard Levi for 6 runs, Dubai Giants found support in the form of Shaun Marsh who led the batting attack by example. The former Australian cricketer took the opposition bowling attack to the cleaners by hitting 53…