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Nicholas Pooran on DP World ILT20: The quality of the tournament keeps improving

  • MI Emirates’ star Nicholas Pooran sets sights on another championship win in DP World ILT20
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Dubai, 6 December 2024: The third season of the DP World International League T20 is on the horizon with the star West Indies batter Nicholas Pooran among the players preparing to dazzle as the MI Emirates get their title defence underway on Saturday, 11 January in Dubai. The tournament’s growing reputation for competitiveness and its role as a platform for UAE players to develop have captured the attention of cricket fans globally. Pooran, who led MI Emirates to glory in the previous season, is determined to make an impact once again.

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First Edition of Sport Impact Summit Inspires Global Action Through the Power of Sport

Dubai-UAE, 4 December 2024 – The inaugural Sport Impact Summit (SIS) 2024, held in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Suhail Bin Butti Suhail Al Maktoum, Executive Director of the Sports Development Sector at the General Authority of Sports and Secretary General of the UAE School and Higher Education Sports Federation, convened over 200 global leaders, dignitaries, and changemakers. The summit highlighted the transformative power of sport in tackling critical global challenges, including climate action, sustainability, and human health.

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*Deccan Gladiators crowned Abu Dhabi T10 champions for third time*

2nd December, 2024: The final of 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 tournament between Deccan Gladiators and Morrisville Samp Army that was played at Zayed Cricket Stadium turned out to be a complete entertainer for the spectators. Chasing 105, Gladiators unleashed some fireworks and gunned down the target by 8 wickets and with more than three overs to spare.

They were off to a flying start as opener and England batter Tom Kohler-Cadmore took on skipper Rohan Mustafa in the very first over. Cadmore smashed four fours on the trot to begin the chase in first over while his opening partner and skipper Nicholas Pooran joined the party soon.

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*Morrisville Samp Army book a date with Deccan Gladiators in the Final*

*2nd December 2024:* Morrisville Samp Army sealed a spot in the final to face off against the Deccan Gladiators once again in 2024 Abu Dhabi T10, the league’s eighth edition, at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Chasing a total of 90, USA international Andries Gous faced the heat from Delhi Bulls bowling attack but stuck to the end to set up the win for his side, playing a crucial 38-run knock. The right-handed batter kept going despite wickets tumbling on the other end, and ensured he remained his composure after being struck on the helmet by Pakistan speedster Salman Irshad.

But the game turned around with Irshad picking up two consecutive wickets of Gous and Karim Janat, and suddenly, Samp Army found themselves in a tough spot, needing 30 runs to win in 3 overs with just 5 wickets.

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*Tom Banton’s fiery knocks keeps Delhi Bulls in the hunt for Abu Dhabi T10 Final*

*1st December 2024:* England international Tom Banton was the star of the show for Delhi Bulls as the franchise made their way to the second Qualifier in 2024 Abu Dhabi T10, league’s eighth edition, with back-to-back wins on Sunday at Zayed Cricket Stadium. The right-handed batter played an unbelievable knock of 73 runs off 26 balls against Team Abu Dhabi in the second Eliminator, scoring a whopping 9 sixes in his innings.

With a late fireworks from skipper Rovman Powell, who hammered an unbeaten 20 runs in 6 balls, Delhi posted the season’s highest total – 158/3 in 10 overs, to set up a steep chase for the opposition.

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