Author: Gulf Times

Abu Dhabi, Alishan Sharafu, Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers played defining roles for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, as they defeated the MI Emirates by 42 runs, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, on Friday evening, in Season 3 of DP World ILT20. The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders moved to third place on the points table with the win, and Sharafu came away with the Player of the match award. Batting first, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders had a slow start, and midway through the powerplay, they lost Kyle Mayers for 11 and Michael-Kyle Pepper for a duck, off consecutive deliveries…

Cricket stars tee-off with DP World Global Ambassador Tommy Fleetwood at DP World ILT20 Golf Day Cricket stars tee-off with DP World Global Ambassador Tommy Fleetwood at DP World ILT20 Golf Day Tommy Fleetwood, DP World’s global ambassador said, ‘I’ve had a brilliant time today, thank you to DP World for inviting me. It’s been a pleasure to meet so many DP World ILT20 players, guests and exec’s – and I hope to see you all out on the course again soon.’ Match tickets for Season 3 are available here DP World ILT20 Season 3 schedule available here,…

Dubai: Indian Legend Shikar Dhawan will earmark Team India champions for the World Championship of Legends marking the first of legends lineup for the second edition. The T20 edition is well known for inviting global cricketing stars and legends to return on the cricketing field to showcase their skills on a grander spectacle. The World Championship of Legends calendar is well known to captivate fans through the electrifying performance of marquee players, additional venues and its much-expanded potential of creating unforgettable moments on field connecting fans with their cricketing icons. Sumant Bahl, Co-Owner Team India shares his excitement of…

Dubai, A late blitzkrieg by Dasun Shanaka was instrumental in helping the Dubai Capitals register a comprehensive win against the Gulf Giants, at the Dubai International Stadium. The Dubai Capitals won by five wickets and eight deliveries to spare as Shanaka threw the kitchen sink at the Gulf Giants, to seal an important win. Asked to bat first, the Gulf Giants’ skipper James Vince looked to attack from the get-go. At the other end though, Obed McCoy gave the Dubai Capitals their first wicket, as he dismissed Ibrahim Zadran for three. Vince, who hit four boundaries in his 24, was…

Dubai The World Padel League today announced Sohail Khan Entertainment, one of India’s leading entertainment, events and film production & distribution houses as the owner of Team Panthers, ahead of its highly anticipated India debut. Scheduled to take place from February 5-8 at the Nesco Center, Mumbai, the World Padel League will bring together top global padel players together for the first time in India. Sohail Khan Entertainment boasts of 14 movies under its banner and is known for delivering hits such as ‘Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya’, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya?’, ‘Jai Ho’, ‘Freaky Ali’, ‘Partner’ amongst others. Meteora…

Dubai: The Skill Craft Summit 2025, hosted on January 11–12 at Amity University, brought together over 40 global visionaries, thought leaders, and changemakers for two days of unparalleled discussions, workshops, and innovation-driven activities. What makes this event truly exceptional is that it was organized by Arhaan Ashish Jain, a 16-year-old CEO of Courtesy Entertainment, and a group of dedicated volunteers. At an age when most are just beginning to explore their potential, Arhaan successfully managed and led such a large-scale event, demonstrating extraordinary vision, leadership, and maturity. In collaboration with Harvard Alumni, he created a platform to address the…

Dubai, Emerging from a competitive learning curve in the early matches, Dubai Capitals defeated Desert Vipers on Monday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium campaigning for title at ILT20 Season 3. The masterful performance was applauded and admired by the assistant coach Munaf Patel along with Zimbabwe icon and Dubai Capitals Skipper Sikandar Raza sharing special mention for Shai Hope and Rovman Powell’s brilliant intervene. Skipper Sikandar Raza articulating on the team’s collective support and energy, shared, “For the past two years, we’ve always been a team that relies heavily on feeling. Our success was not just about catching, but about…

Dubai: Cadmore’s miss-timed shot earned David Payne his first. With the batting crumbling, Luke Wells took the onus to steady the ship. The Englishman struck back-to-back boundaries and just when it seemed like he’d found his footing, Wanindu Hasaranga knocked over his stumps with a peach of a delivery. Wells was playing for the googly, but Hasaranga spun the ball in as it sneaked in between bat and pad to crash onto the leg stump. Reeling at 30/5, the Sharjah Warriorz brought Jason Roy on as an Impact Sub to replace Fernando. The Sharjah Warriorz were down to 45/7…

Abu Dhabi, The MI Emirates produced a clinical display with the bat and the ball, handing the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders a 28-run defeat at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Tuesday. The MI Emirates had the likes of Romario Shepherd and Nicholas Pooran to thank as they played a crucial part in helping their side get to within two points of the table toppers. The MI Emirates’ bowlers were in fine form on the night, with four of them picking a wicket each, while Alzarri Joseph and Shepherd bagged two each to derail the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ chase. Put…

Abu Dhabi, The MI Emirates produced a clinical display with the bat and the ball, handing the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders a 28-run defeat at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Tuesday. The MI Emirates had the likes of Romario Shepherd and Nicholas Pooran to thank as they played a crucial part in helping their side get to within two points of the table toppers. The MI Emirates’ bowlers were in fine form on the night, with four of them picking a wicket each, while Alzarri Joseph and Shepherd bagged two each to derail the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders’ chase. Put…