Author: Gulf Times

London In an extraordinary gathering of cricket excellence, Edgbaston is set to host the highly anticipated World Championship of Legends (WCL) this summer. Featuring luminaries like Shahid Afridi , Yuvraj Singh, , and Kevin Pietersen, the T20 tournament is approved by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB)on showcasing retired and non-contracted players from cricketing powerhouses  England, India, Pakistan, Australia, West Indies, and South Africa. Harshit Tomar, Director of Zabawa Entertainment, shared his excitement, affirming, “The current announcement strengthens WCL’s status as a top-tier platform for past cricketing champions, creating new opportunities for the league’s development and global significance.”…

Dubai, Dubai Capitals’ Sam Billings and Sikandar Raza produced a clinical run chase to register a five-wicket win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the eighth match of the ILT20 season 2 at the Dubai International Stadium. Chasing Knight Riders’ impressive total of 183 for 4 in 20 overs, Billings cracked an elegant 67 off 35 balls with nine boundaries and one six, well-backed by Sikandar Raza who scored 43 off 29 balls with five boundaries, to win the match with 23 balls to spare.  The pair put on a 109 runs partnership off 59 balls for the fourth…

Dubai, Lauding the ILT20’s popularity in the Gulf region, legendary fast bowler Waqar Younis shared his thoughts on the league’s growth, and the UAE team’s upward trajectory and the impact of well-known players in the tournament. The former Pakistan pacer features in the commentary panel that comprises many stalwarts of the game including the likes of Wasim Akram, Simon Doull, Virender Sehwag, Shoaib Akthar and Harbhajan Singh. Speaking on his experience with the league he said, “Last year the tournament was new, and we were lucky to be involved. I had a great time, especially since the quality of…

Dubai, Shaheen Afridi’s deadly spell of three wickets for 22 runs and breezy knocks from Wanindu Hasaranga and Azam Khan guided Desert Vipers to a six-wicket win over defending champions Gulf Giants in the seventh match of the DP World ILT20 Season 2 at the Dubai International Stadium. The clash of the finalists of the first edition saw Afridi’s spell restrict Giants to 160 for 6 in 20 overs. Vipers won the match with eight balls to spare through Hasaranga’s 42 off just 19 balls with four boundaries and two sixes. He had put on 57 runs in 33 deliveries…

Dubai, The ILT20 Season 2 got off to a rollicking start with defending champions Gulf Giants living up to the billing in their campaign opener on 19th January. Over the weekend, the star-studded league attracted thousands of cricket buffs who not only were treated to nail-biting action on the field but they also got a slice of entertainment at the weekend carnivals held at the iconic venues in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. There was plenty of fanfare with Bollywood Superstar Shah Rukh Khan gracing the occasion over the weekend where he was also seen backing his team Abu Dhabi Knight…

    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’…