Author: Gulf Times

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…

Dubai The Desert Vipers restored their authority as table-toppers with a comprehensive five-wicket victory against the Gulf Giants. A composed knock of 70 runs in 54 balls from Max Holden ensured they cruised home in 19 overs at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday. Having already sealed a playoff spot, the Vipers cemented a top-two finish with this win. Earlier in the contest, three-wicket hauls from Wanindu Hasaranga and Sam Curran limited the Giants to a meagre score of 129/8 despite Tom Curran’s late flourish of 64 runs in 34 balls, with nine fours and a six. The Desert Vipers…

Dubai: The much-awaited Legend 90 League, featuring cricketing stars such as Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, and former New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor, generated excitement as Team Delhi Royals revealed their official jersey in a ceremony attended by Indian legend Shikhar Dhawan. The launch marks an important milestone for the franchise as they gear up for their campaign in this prestigious tournament. Addressing the jersey launch as a significant step in Delhi Royals’ journey, Devender Kadyan, team owner of Delhi Royals shared, “Today marks a proud moment for Delhi Royals as we present our team jersey for the Legend 90…

Dubai, Johnson Charles ignited the Dubai International Stadium, leading the Sharjah Warriorz to a resounding nine-wicket victory on Tuesday night. His breathtaking knock of 71 runs in 33 balls set up a flawless run chase in only 11.5 overs as the Warriorz maintained their undefeated record against the Dubai Capitals in the DP World ILT20. An impactful show from the spinners including two wickets for 28 runs from Adam Zampa in the first innings restricted the Dubai Capitals to 131/9. The result gives the Warriorz’s net run rate a significant boost, keeping them firmly in the fray for a…

Dubai: In an exciting news for cricket fans, Sony Sports Network has secured the television broadcast rights of the highly anticipated Legend 90 League which will be played from February 6 to 18 in Raipur. The Legend 90 League will feature cricket stalwarts such as former Indian cricketers Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina, former New Zealand batter Ross Taylor, former Australian skipper Aaron Finch etc. With this partnership Legend 90 League and Sony Sports Network aim to reach a larger audience base. *Speaking on the partnership, Shivain Sharma, Director of the Legend 90 League*, said, “We are delighted…

Dubai, As the ILT20 Season 3 enters the exciting final phase of the competition, former Indian cricketer and legendary spinner Harbhajan Singh has been impressed with the level of competition and the exciting performances on display. Reflecting on the ongoing season, Harbhajan shared his thoughts on the tournament’s dynamic stating, “The tournament is going great, and we’ve seen some excellent cricket. The good thing about this tournament is that all the teams have shown quality, which means they still have a chance to make a comeback.” He further added, “across the three venues all pitches are different which makes it…

Abu Dhabi, Tom Banton etched his name in DP World ILT20 history, becoming the first batter to score two centuries in the competition as MI Emirates cruised to a commanding 154-run victory over table-toppers Desert Vipers at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The triumph also marked the second highest margin for a victory in the DP World ILT20. Banton combined with Andre Fletcher to construct the highest stand for any wicket in T20s on UAE soil at 198 runs. Andre Fletcher remained unbeaten on 96 runs, while Banton scored 105 runs to steer the MI Emirates…

Abu Dhabi, Dubai Capitals are on the ascent having conquered three matches in succession while recording the highest run chase 207-2 against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in DP World ILT20 history. Aside from the brilliant partnership between the heavy hitters namely Gulbadin Naib (Player of the Match scoring 80 out of 47 balls) and Shai Hope (not out with a total score of 74 from 53 balls), Dubai Capitals have now reinforced themselves as the quickest shift on the points table while looking ahead to secure the title at the third edition of ILT20. The most talked about moment…

AB de Villiers Returns to Cricket After Four Years to Lead Game Changers South Africa Champions in World Championship of Legends Dubai: Cricketing fans worldwide are set to celebrate as South African icon AB de Villiers announces his long-awaited return to the sport after nearly four years. De Villiers, revered as one of the most innovative and electrifying cricketers of all time, will lead the Game Changers South Africa Champions in the second edition of the World Championship of Legends (WCL). This premier T20 tournament, featuring retired and non-contracted cricket legends, promises a nostalgic yet exhilarating spectacle for fans across…