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Jamie Overton excited to work with young UAE stars as Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants begin ILT20 season 2

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Jamie Overton excited to work with young UAE stars as Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants begin ILT20 season 2

Dubai, 17 January 2024: Jamie Overton understands the pressures of retaining a trophy as big as the International League T20, but the English all-rounder is confident about the Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants’ prospects in the second edition of the tournament, which commences on January 19 with a clash against his team and the Sharjah Warriors.

Jamie Overton of Gulf Giants

Speaking to the media ahead of the tournament, Overton shared his enthusiasm at the prospect of returning to action for the Adani Sportsline-owned team and helping them to the title once again, this time as defending champions. “The pressure is always there in whatever tournament you’re playing because you’re expected to win all the time. You have to deal with this pressure. Normally, the teams that win such competitions are the teams that do the basics very well. That means hitting the top of the off stump and nailing your skills as a bowler,” he said.

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Under the directives of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed

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Under the directives of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed

The prize pool for The UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses has been increased to AED 4.5 million

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 16 January 2024

HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and President of Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club (ADEC), announced an increase in the prize value of the UAE President Cup for the Arabian Purebred Horses Classic Series, organised by ADEC and will be held in February 2024. The prizes have increased to AED 4.5 million, making it one of the most lucrative races locally and internationally.

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Bin Drai Polo Team Triumphs at the Emaar Polo Cup 2024

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Bin Drai Polo Team Triumphs at the Emaar Polo Cup 2024

Winners received AED 120,000.00 in prize money with gifts.

Dubai, UAE:The Emaar Polo Cup 2024, held at the prestigious Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, concluded with a thrilling victory for the Bin Drai Polo Team. The much-anticipated event, sponsored by Emaar and renowned for its competitive spirit and high level of play, saw the Bin Drai Team emerge as champions, claiming the impressive AED 80,000.00 winner’s prize from the total purse of AED 120,000.00.

Winnersof the Emaar Polo Cup are presented with their trophies by Mr. Ahmad Saeed Al Falasi of Emaar and Lisa Matthews, General Manager of Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club.

The tournament, which began on January 4th, witnessed a congregation of top-tier polo teams, including the UAE Polo Team led by HH Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Abu Dhabi Polo Team, Bangash Polo, Lamar and Bin Drai Polo Team. The Final match was held between Bangash Polo and Bin Drai Polo team.

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Coach Andy Flower confident of strong title defence for Adani’s Gulf Giants at ILT20 Season 2

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Coach Andy Flower confident of strong title defence for Adani’s Gulf Giants at ILT20 Season 2

Dubai, 15 January 2024: The International League T20 is around the corner, and the Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants commenced their journey in season two with a jersey giveaway at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Saturday, January 13. The event saw multiple star players from the team grace the occasion as head coach Andy Flower handed the jerseys to the likes of Carlos Braithwaite and Dominic Drakes and local talents like Sanchit Sharma and Aayan Khan.

Speaking at the event, the Zimbabwean legend shared his excitement for the upcoming season and was ready to defend the crown from season 1 of the ILT20. “We’re very proud to be a part of the Adani Sportsline-owned Gulf Giants. We haven’t got a whole team yet but we started training. Our group is together and it’s a proud moment to start the second season with the Adani Gulf Giants. We had an amazing season in 2023, obviously winning the inaugural tournament,” said Flower.

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The Winchester School to take on GEMS Modern in ILT20 Schools Cup Final

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The Winchester School to take on GEMS Modern in ILT20 Schools Cup Final

  • Over 500 participants took part in the first-round. The Final round being played at the ICC Academy Ovals in Dubai between 4 and 14 Januaryfeatures six teams

  • DP World ILT20 Season 2 schedule available here. Season 2 match tickets are available online at https://tickets.ilt20.ae as well as at all 14 Virgin Megastore outlets across UAE.

Dubai, 14 December 2023:The Winchester School will battle it out with GEMS Modern for the top honours in the ILT20 Schools Cup Final to be played on Sunday, 14 January. Six teams made the Final round after winning in their respective pools in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah where 36 schools competed in the first round.

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