India kept their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 hopes alive with a dominant 72-run victory over Zimbabwe in a Super Eight match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Batting first, India posted a massive 256 for 4, the highest total of this edition of the tournament and one of their best in World […]
Standout performances at the T20 World Cup have reshaped the latest rankings released by the International Cricket Council. All-Rounder Rankings: Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has reclaimed the No.1 spot after key contributions in the Super Eights. Pakistan’s Saim Ayub slips to second, while Shivam Dube rises to seventh and Mohammad Nabi moves to eighth. Batting […]
More than 700,000 visitors headed into the Empty Quarter for the 2026 edition of the Liwa International Festival, highlighting the growing appeal of large-scale desert events in the UAE. Held from December 12, 2025, to January 3, 2026, the 23-day festival transformed the Al Dhafra Region into one of the country’s busiest winter destinations, centred […]
American tennis star Jessica Pegula, 32, dismissed age-related criticism after her triumphant title win at the Dubai Tennis Championships. Pegula, seeded second in the tournament, showcased consistent high-level play throughout the week, ultimately lifting the trophy after defeating top contenders in both early rounds and the final. Speaking to reporters after the victory, she addressed […]
Defending champions India faced their first major setback of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on February 22, falling to South Africa by 76 runs in Ahmedabad. The defeat was a rare stumble for a dominant Indian side that had entered the Super 8 stage with a perfect four-match winning streak, including a high-octane […]
Italian cyclist Milan Vive (or Milan) took the top honours in a fast, dramatic sprint finish on Stage 2 of the UAE Tour 2026, held on Thursday. The stage covered a rolling route from Fujairah to Ras Al Khaimah, drawing strong competition from the world’s top sprinters and all-round riders. As the peloton hit the […]
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has showered praise on Jammu and Kashmir pacer Aquib Nabi for his sensational performances in the ongoing Ranji Trophy, calling him “absolutely special.” Nabi played a decisive role in guiding J&K to their first-ever Ranji final, delivering a stunning nine-wicket haul in the semifinal against Bengal. His effort outshone even […]
The world’s top-ranked padel players, Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia, will face off in a highly anticipated one-night exhibition match in Abu Dhabi today. The Ultimate Padel Match takes place at Space42 Arena, marking a rare occasion where the dominant World No. 1 duo will compete on opposite sides of the court. For the first […]
Australia are staring at a shock first-round exit after a crushing eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka, powered by a sensational century from Pathum Nissanka. Chasing 182 in Pallekele, Sri Lanka raced to 184-2 in just 18 overs, sealing their Super 8s spot alongside England in Group 2. Earlier, Australia posted 181 all out despite a […]
Dubai Police has announced 25 sporting events across the emirate as part of the Ramadan Games Championship, running from February 20 to March 11. Organised by the Sports Excellence Centre, the initiative will take place at multiple venues, including the Officers Club, Police Academy, and Dubai Autodrome. The programme features 12 community tournaments, 12 police-only […]