Author: Gulf Times

Birmingham After a historic debut, World Championship of Legends (WCL) T20 League returns with an even bigger and more exciting second season. Expanding its footprint to four iconic cities, the league promises fans a greater spectacle, bringing cricket legends closer to their supporters. In addition to Edgbaston in Birmingham and Northamptonshire in Northampton, the league will now feature matches at Grace Road in Leicester and Headingley in Leeds, offering a thrilling 16-day journey for fans from July 18 to August 2, 2025. The decision to expand into Leicester and Leeds comes as part of WCL’s vision to make the tournament…

Dubai, David Warner’s explosive batting propelled the Dubai Capitals into the playoffs of the DP World ILT20 Season 3 after they clinched a stunning 26-run win over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. With the win, the Dubai Capitals become the fourth and final team to seal their spot in the playoffs. Warner, playing his first match of the season, was the game-changer as his magnificent unbeaten 93 steered the Dubai Capitals to their sixth win in seven matches against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Chasing a steep total of 218, the Knight…

Dubai, Desert Vipers Head Coach Jame Foster is confident that the very talented, match-winning Pakistani batter Azam Khan will perform to his potential in coming matches for the team. Speaking to the Vipers Voices podcast, James Foster described him as a match-winner and said he wanted Azam to continue to believe in himself: “Sometimes it happens in a season, that not necessarily every single player fires, but I have got confidence in Azam. He is an absolute star, and he is someone who I admire a lot and the way he is so destructive with the bat. “He is a…

Abu Dhabi, The Gulf Giants returned to winning ways as they coasted to a fantastic seven-wicket win over the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the DP World ILT20 clash at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. The win sees the Gulf Giants climb up the ladder to the third spot and does a world of good to their playoff chances. The result also means the MI Emirates join the Desert Vipers as the two teams to have qualified for the playoffs. Needing a win to stay alive in the competition, the Gulf Giants were brilliant with the…

Dubai, UAE women’s cricket captain Esha Oza, who was awarded the ICC Women’s Associate Cricketer of the Year 2024 award last Sunday, met with cricket legends Anjum Chopra and Urooj Mumtaz on the side-lines of the ongoing DP World ILT20 Season 3 and sought valuable advice from them ahead of an important year for UAE women with the ICC Women’s World Cup qualification at stake. “It was great meeting Anjum and Urooj, both icons of the game and understanding from them how they dealt with pressure and to chat with them so openly and candidly was great. In 2022, when…

Dubai, The MI Emirates’ captain Nicholas Pooran was in the form of his life, as he guided his side over the line against the Gulf Giants, at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday evening, in Season 3 of the DP World ILT20. The MI Emirates won the game by five wickets and also registered their first victory of the season in Dubai. Skipper Pooran, who walked away with the player of the match award, finished unbeaten on 58 off 37 deliveries, also won the player of the match award. Earlier in the evening, the Gulf Giants, who were put into…

Abu Dhabi, West Indies’ icon Dwayne Bravo is now channelling his experience and expertise into coaching, taking charge as the head coach of the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the DP World ILT20 Season 3. Having been a key part of MI Emirates’ title-winning campaign in the second season, Bravo brings a wealth ILT20 experience, with 19 wickets in 18 matches across two seasons. “It’s been good. I’m familiar with the franchise, which definitely helps. I’ve also had a lot of success with them in the past, so that adds to the comfort,” Bravo said about his transition to coaching…

Sharjah, The Sharjah Warriorz put up a spirited performance as they banked on Johnson Charles’ 65 and some fine bowling from Adam Zampa and Adam Milne to soar to a four-wicket win against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the DP World ILT20 clash at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The win serves as a massive boost to the Warriorz chances of making it past the group stages as they climb from the sixth to third spot with eight points in nine matches. Chasing 162, the Sharjah Warriorz were on the money from the get-go as Charles and Tom Kohler-Cadmore came out…

Adani Sportsline launches ‘Little Giants’ tournament in Dubai Dubai, Adani Sportsline is delighted to announce the inaugural edition of the ‘Little Giants’ school tournament held at Vision Cricket Center in Dubai from 21 January to 29 January 2025. The tournament brought together eight talented teams from top schools in the UAE to compete in an exciting cricket tournament. The tournament aimed to foster young talent in the country by providing an exceptional platform for budding cricketers to showcase their skills. Aligned with Adani Sportsline’s vision of nurturing grassroots sports, the event delivered competitive games and memorable moments on the field.…

As I walked through the bustling halls of the Dubai World Trade Centre, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe and wonder. Arab Health 2025 was in full swing, bringing together thousands of healthcare professionals, innovators, and industry leaders from around the world. A Platform for Connection and Growth For four days, the exhibition and conference provided a platform for people to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other. It was a spac e where clinicians, researchers, and industry experts could come together to discuss the latest advancements in healthcare and explore new opportunities for collaboration. Innovation…