Shoaib Akhtar and Muhammad Jawad Ullah (Creimas Photo) NEW DELHI: “Only 8 runs were needed in the last over. There was a lot of pressure because defending just 8 runs in the last over is very difficult. They had 2 wickets remaining,” UAE southpaw Muhammad Jawad Ullah recalled. Just a fortnight ago, he was tasked…
ILT20 Season 3 (Photo by ILT20) DUBAI: The Dubai International Stadium transformed into a vibrant theatre on Friday, with loud Indian music filling the air, making media personnel, fans, and even ground staff groove to Bollywood beats. From “Kudi Mainu Kehndi” to “Laal Peeli Akhiyaan”, the deafening tunes played by DJs, accompanied by dancers in…
Gulf Giants’ practice session. (Pic credit: Gulf Giants) The ILT20’s third season begins on January 11. The Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants are preparing for another exciting season. The Gulf Giants are one of the league’s most successful teams. They won the inaugural season and reached the playoffs in the second. This year, they aim to…
MI Emirates won the 2024 ILT20 title when they beat Dubai Capitals in the final. (Image: ILT20) It’s only two seasons old, and already the ILT20 has become a significant event on the cricket calendar. The third edition of the tournament will take place in UAE from January 11 to February 9, 2025.That is a…