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Sports & Recreations

‘Abu Dhabi is nice place to play cricket, now all big players are coming to play T10,’ says Shakib al Hasan

Abu Dhabi, 23rd November 2024: Bangla Tigers captain Shakib al Hasan believes that the Abu Dhabi T10 has grown as a competition over the past several years and has managed to garner attention from the world’s best players. International superstars including Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Wade, Lockie Ferguson, Rashid Khan, are among several others who are participating in the ongoing 2024 Abu Dhabi T10, the eighth edition of the league.

Shakib Al Hasan of Bangla Tigers during match 02 played between Morrisville Samp Army and Bangla Tigers at Abu Dhabi T10 2024 league held at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi 21st November 2024 R. Parthibhan/Focus Sports/ADT10

Shakib’s remarks came after his side lost to New York Strikers by 7 wickets at Zayed Cricket Stadium in their second game of the season. Despite the defeat, the bowling performances of Shakib and fellow teammate and Afghanistan Captain Rashid Khan remained highlight for his team, as the duo managed to trouble the opposition in a low-scoring contest.

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Oasis Mall Dubai Hosts a Remarkable Arm-Wrestling Championship in Collaboration with UAE Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation

Dubai, UAE – 23/11/2024

The UAE Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, in collaboration with Oasis Mall Dubai, successfully organized the Oasis Mall Dubai Arm Wrestling Championship, featuring outstanding participation from Emirati, resident, and expatriate athletes.

The launch ceremony was graced by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi, Chairman of the UAE Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, who attended part of the championship, commending the collective efforts that made the event a resounding success. His Highness expressed his appreciation for the strong partnerships and the dedication to promoting community sports.

This championship is part of the Federation’s strategy to enhance the culture of fitness and sports participation by leveraging collaborations with community-focused organizations. Events like arm wrestling serve as a key platform to engage diverse audiences and achieve the Federation’s goals.

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Defending champions MI Emirates to play Dubai Capitals in DP World ILT20 Season 3 opener

  • “We are set for a bigger and better edition of the DP World International League T20 as we unveil the schedule for Season 3 with the first ball to be bowled at our iconic Dubai International Stadium on Saturday, 11 January with the defending champions MI Emirates hosted by the Dubai Capitals in what would be a rematch of Season 2’s grand finale,” says CEO DP World ILT20 David White
  • Full match schedule for DP World ILT20 Season 3 available below, tournament to be broadcast on Zee Network in India. Broadcast partners for rest of the world to be announced in the coming days
  • Season 3 squads available here additional UAE players to be selected next week
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Morrisville Samp Army continues winning-run, maintain 100 percent win record

​Morrisville Samp Army continued their winning ways in Abu Dhabi T10 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Tuesday as they rode on Charith Asalanka’s fiery innings and a tremendous bowling effort to script a three-run win. On a slow turning track, Morrisville made the most of the dropped catches from Bulls. Charith Asalanka’s 25-ball 51-run innings further helped Samp Army post 112/5 in 10 overs.

Banton gave a good start to Delhi in chase, scoring 25 runs in 11 balls. But after Mohammad Zahid cleaned up his stumps with his first ball, the momentum began shifting towards Morrisville. With a few tight overs from Mohammad Zahid, Qais Ahmad and Karim Janat, Morrisville shackled Delhi Bulls until Tim David started turning things around once again.

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Bowlers, Rahmanullah Gurbaz hand UP Nawabs comprehensive win against Deccan Gladiators

UP Nawabs clinched a comprehensive win against Deccan Gladiators in the 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 League being held at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. The UP team was off to a flying start during the 113-run chase and gunned down the target by 7 wickets and with more than one over to spare.

Captain and Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz along with Avishka Fernando stitched a stand of 89 runs for the first wicket before the skipper was dismissed for 52 off 21. Nawabs then lost Fernando (34 off 17) and Dawid Malan in quick succession but Andre Fletcher and Odean Smith took the team over the line eventually.

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