Author: Gulf Times

Abu Dhabi, : Royal Champs finally broke through for their first victory of the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10, and USA’s Aaron Jones played a pivotal role in the seven-wicket win over the Northern Warriors at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. The victory follows a series of close losses, with Jones delivering a complete all-round performance that showcased exactly why he’s become such a crucial player for both franchise and country. “Finally getting that first win feels incredible. We’ve been in close games, but this was a complete performance, fielding, batting, bowling, everything clicked.” Jones praised the Royal Champs setup for…

Waseem’s 41* off 14 and a final-ball six from Livingstone lift table-toppers past Vista Riders Abu Dhabi: Quetta Qavalry confirmed their place in Qualifier 1 with a dramatic Super Over victory against the Vista Riders, maintaining their position at the top of the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 table. Muhammad Waseem’s explosive 41* off 14 and Liam Livingstone’s decisive six in the Super Over proved decisive, while Vista Riders were carried by Ben McDermott’s 44 off 27 in a contest that went down to the wire. Quetta made a bright start through Andries Gous (23 off 16), who struck two…

Abu Dhabi, UAE – As Royal Champs navigate their inaugural Abu Dhabi T10 campaign, Afghanistan star Mohammed Shehzad is keeping perspective on what it takes to build a successful franchise from the ground up. *Courtney Walsh’s Impact* Having West Indies legend Courtney Walsh as coach has proven invaluable in maintaining team morale despite challenging results, said the batter with over 150 international caps across formats. “On paper our team is very good, and our team is also good on the ground. Our efforts remain the same. Our coach and captain both motivate us,” Shehzad explained. “In every team meeting,…

*Dubai, * As the DP World International League T20 enters its fourth season, the competition is all set to deliver another exhilarating chapter of the region’s premier T20 league. In the lead-up, the league and broadcast partners ZEE Network have announced a standout commentary panel, poised to elevate the viewer experience. Joining the team as the newest voices are former Pakistani captain and all-rounder Shoaib Malik, Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower, who coached the Gulf Giants to the inaugural title in the first season of the DP World ILT20, and former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif. They join an acclaimed panel featuring…

* The DP World International League T20 Season 4 will begin on Tuesday, 2 December – UAE National Day (Eid-Al-Etihad) with a blockbuster opening at the Dubai International Stadium, the six-team, 34-match tournament will conclude with the final on Sunday, 4 January 2026 * Stadium gates for the opening ceremony and first match of the season open at 4:00pm on Tuesday, 2 December. * DP World ILT20 Season 4 opening ceremony and match tickets can be purchased from the ticketing platform Virgin Megastore – link: tickets.ilt20.ae *Dubai, :* The biggest T20 cricket league in the Gulf region is gearing…

The win took the Warriors to second on the points table, just behind the unbeaten Quetta Qavalry *Abu Dhabi,:* The Northern Warriors rode on an impressive bowling performance as they defended 138 runs to beat the UAE Bulls by 35 runs in the ongoing 2025 Abu Dhabi T10, moving to second on the points table. The batting performance was led by New Zealand veteran Colin Munro, who was ably supported by cameos from West Indian stars Johnson Charles and Shimron Hetmyer. With the ball, it was an all-round effort as Azmatullah Omarzai, Shahnawaz Dahani and Shahid Bhutta got two…

Abu Dhabi, : The 2025 Abu Dhabi T10, in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has unveiled a striking new visual showcase featuring the tournament’s official trophy, captured with international players across eight of the emirate’s most iconic destinations. The images highlight the connection between world-class cricket and the rich cultural, architectural, and lifestyle landscapes that define Destination Abu Dhabi, offering global audiences a fresh perspective on the capital as the tournament continues to attract attention in its ninth edition. The trophy journey included Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace and…

*~ “I remember Sreesanth swinging the bat in the air in South Africa against Andre Nel a few years ago, but now it feels great to be on the same team as him.” said Du Plessis ~* *Abu Dhabi, :* South African legend Faf Du Plessis has been a key contributor to the Vista Riders’ success in their first-ever season in the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10. At the time of writing, they are second in the points table, having won three of their four games, including consecutive wins in their last two matches. Speaking about their recent results and…

Abu Dhabi,: Ajman Titans left-arm pacer Wasim Akram delivered a match-winning performance against Royal Champs on Sunday, claiming impressive figures of 2/7 in his two overs to help secure a seven-wicket victory for his side at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. The 30-year-old, who shares his name with Pakistani fast bowling legend Wasim Akram, acknowledged both the honour and the pressure. “My father still plays cricket. He was a big fan of Wasim Akram, so he named me after him. Yes, it is a burden. It is such a big name. I just think that even if I fail, it…

*Former Army Man and Professional Fighter Now Orchestrates Major International Bouts, Placing Indian Boxers on the Same Cards as Mike Tyson and Jake Paul* *Bathinda, Punjab– Kuldeep Singh Keepa has transformed from a national-level boxer into India’s most influential boxing promoter, orchestrating historic international fights and managing some of the country’s biggest boxing talents on the world stage. Born in Badiala (Bathinda) and having served in the Indian Army, Keepa began his professional boxing career in 2008. After a head injury forced his retirement in 2014, he immediately pivoted to promotion and management—a decision that would reshape Indian boxing’s…