DUBAI: For Muhammad Jawadullah, a rising star in UAE national side, the exposure at the recently concluded DP World ILT20 Season 2 was all about learning leaps and bounds from stalwarts in international cricket. He particularly cherishes the time he spent with Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir who represented the Desert Vipers, calling Amir his ‘guide.’
DUBAI: The second edition of the DP World ILT20 final on Saturday featured two teams that did not feature in the final of the inaugural edition, and in MI Emirates one of the strongest teams of the year. The Blues proved too strong for the Dubai Capitals, as they powered to a 45-run victory to … Read more
DUBAI: MI Emirates, the most impressive team in the International League T20 this season, went head-to-head with the Gulf Giants in the Qualifier 1 knockout match on Wednesday and served up a masterclass at short-form cricket. The Emirates won by 44 runs and secured their route directly to the ILT20 final, while the Giants will … Read more
Anticipation abounds ahead of this week’s restart of the 2023-2024 Roshn Saudi Pro League. The six-week interlude for the 2023 AFC Asian Cup saw managerial changes, eye-catching player acquisitions and noteworthy exits. Arab News provides a breakdown of the 16 clubs as they head into Thursday’s resumption, including their key winter business and outlook for … Read more
DUBAI: Gulf Giants and the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders served up a nail-biting finish to their International League T20 match on Saturday, matching the late-night drama on Friday in the Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers match. At the start of play, both the Giants and the Knight Riders sat on ten points. The result would determine … Read more
ILT20 serves up drama in Giants-Knight Riders, Capitals-MI Emirates double header DUBAI: Gulf Giants and the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders served up a nail-biting finish to their International League T20 match on Saturday, matching the late-night drama on Friday in the Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers match. At the start of play, both the Giants … Read more
Qualification for ACC Premier Cup ‘just the beginning’ for cricket in Kingdom, victorious Saudi Arabia says LONDON/BANGKOK: Saudi Arabia’s back-to-back qualification for the ACC Men’s Premier Cup is “just the beginning” for the development of the sport in the Kingdom, the team’s star batter and head coach both said. Saudi Arabia smashed their way to a … Read more
Al-Hilal defeated Al-Nassr 2-0 in the Riyadh Season Cup on Thursday, just days before the Rohsn Saudi League resumes after the break for the Asian Cup. It was the first time to see many of Saudi Arabia’s best players in action after the recent continental campaign. That ended earlier than hoped thanks to a penalty … Read more
A facet of franchise cricket is the merry-go-round of players between tournaments. In the DP World ILT20 this has reached a crescendo toward the end of the group stage. Last week’s column highlighted the four high-profile Pakistani players who were recruited by the Desert Vipers. Their impact on the team’s performance may not have been … Read more
DUBAI: Gulf Giants rallied superbly to defend the lowest total in International League T20 history on Tuesday, posting 126 for the loss of nine wickets but still managing to beat Dubai Capitals by 19 runs. Both teams were on six points from seven matches before the clash, with the Giants having a superior run rate. … Read more