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Harbhajan Singh, Kieron Pollard, Piyush Chawla Among Big Names in Abu Dhabi T10 2025

Abu Dhabi, October 22, 2025: Cricket’s fastest format is back! The 9th edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 is set to be played from November 18 to 30 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. With a fresh set of teams added to the mix, and featuring cricketing greats including Harbhajan Singh, Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, Shimron Hetmyer, Piyush Chawla and Faf du Plessis, the tournament would be a treat for cricket fans in and around the region.

All 8 participating franchises have secured their respective squads with a combination of international cricketing stars and exciting young talent which promises an intense battle as the teams gear up to lift the coveted trophy.

The Ajman Titans have made some strong additions to their squad this season, signing India’s World Cup-winning spinner Piyush Chawla. The franchise has also strengthened its batting lineup by bringing in Moeen Ali, Rilee Rossouw, and Alex Hales, adding both experience and firepower to the top order. Moeen Ali is expected to play a key role for the Titans, not only as a hard-hitting batter but also as a crucial option in the spin department. With some proven performers in the ranks, the Ajman Titans look well-prepared for a strong campaign in the tournament.

The Aspin Stallions have added former India spinner Harbhajan Singh to their squad for the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10. His experience and leadership will play a major role in guiding the team through their debut at the competition. With Harbhajan’s spin, Sam Billings’ smart batting, Tymal Mills’ pace, and Andre Fletcher’s explosive hitting, the Stallions have built a formidable team for the upcoming tournament.

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Ghani Souleymane Reaches 80-Day Mark in Guinness World Record Attempt to Complete 100 Triathlon Challenge Supporting Al Jalila Foundation

Souleymane’s “T100x100” endurance challenge inspires hope and raises funds for lifesaving cancer treatment for children in the UAE

Dubai, October 23, 2025, United Arab Emirates: Athlete Ghani Souleymane reaches the 80-Day mark of his Guinness World Record attempt on Sunday 26 October, when he will complete his 80th consecutive T100 triathlon in 80 days, in support of Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health. Day 80 is the official minimum number required to secure the official Guinness World Record, however Ghani aims to continue until he reaches 100 Days.

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Match tickets for the blockbuster DP World ILT20 Season 4 are available now

  • “The DP World ILT20 Player Auction has set us up perfectly for Season 4. In the coming days we will be announcing a number of exciting activities and entertainment options for the fans across our three tournament venues – Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. Fans will also have the opportunity of winning big at each of the 34 tournament matches through raffle draws and other fan engaging initiatives,” says CEO DP World ILT20 David White
  • The DP World ILT20 Season 4 will begin on Tuesday, 2 December – with the six-team, 34-match tournament set to conclude with the final on Sunday, 4 January 2026
  • Season 4 match tickets are available here, full match schedule is available below
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Cricket enters a new era with launch of Test Twenty : The game’s bold fourth format

Dubai/London,  October 17, 2025 — Cricket’s evolution has taken a dramatic new turn with the unveiling of Test Twenty, an 80-over format designed to fuse the strategic intensity of Test cricket with the fast-paced excitement of T20.

Conceived by sports entrepreneur Gaurav Bahirvani, Executive Chairman of the One One Six Network, Test Twenty is being positioned as the sport’s “Fourth Format” — a one-day spectacle aimed at discovering and nurturing the next generation of cricketing talent

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Norway Chess Launches New World Championship – Approved by FIDE

The new championship, titled the Total Chess World Championship Tour, will consist of four events each year and crown a combined champion across three disciplines – Fast Classic, Rapid, and Blitz chess. “We expect this to become one of the most prestigious events in the entire chess Calendar,” says Kjell Madland, CEO of Norway Chess and of the new championship.

Key Highlights:

  • A brand-new World Championship format in chess, organized by Norway Chess, has been officially approved by the International Chess Federation, FIDE.
  • The Total Chess World Championship Tour will crown an overall champion across three disciplines: Fast Classic, Rapid, and Blitz. The winner will be crowned FIDE World Combined Champion.
  • The tour will consist of four tournaments per year in various global cities.
  • Minimum :2.7M annual prize pool across the Tour (:750k per event for the first three events; :450k for the Finals), plus performance bonuses.
  • A pilot tournament is planned for fall 202C, with the first full championship season in 2027.

The initiative comes from the organizers of the prestigious Norway Chess tournament, and the official World Championship status agreement was signed with the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in early October. The vision of the Total Chess World Championship Tour is to find the player who best masters the disciplines Fast Classic, Rapid and Blitz combined. Fast Classic is an innovation of classical chess, featuring a time limit as short as 45 minutes plus a 30-second increment per move. This will receive rating as classical chess.

“We are looking for “The Total Chess Player” – a versatile, tactically intelligent, and technically skilled athlete who seamlessly adapts to multiple time controls”, says Kjell Madland.

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