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Sam Curran of Desert Vipers celebrates taking the wicket of Dubai Capitals' Gulbadin Naib at the ILT20. Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20

ILT20: Gulbadin Naib v Sam Curran rivalry can help league get traction, says Tom Moody

After fireworks in last season’s final, the simmering feud continued in opening game of new campaign

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Australia to make late call on captain Pat Cummins ahead of second Ashes Test

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Cristian Romero celebrates scoring his and Tottenham's second goal to earn a 2-2 draw at Newcastle. PA

Newcastle v Tottenham player ratings: Guimaraes 7, Gordon 6; Romero 7, Kudus 5

Race fans cheer for 2021 F1 World Drivers Champion Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull after he takes podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit. Victor Besa/The National.

Abu Dhabi GP: Schedule, concerts and how to watch in UAE

Arsenal's Leandro Trossard celebrates after scoring against Tottenham in London, Sunday, November 23, 2025. AP

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Man United player ratings v Crystal Palace: Zirkzee 7, Mbeumo 5, Yoro 4

Qatar and UAE players shake hands before the recent 2026 World Cup qualifier at Jassim Bin Hamed Stadium, Doha, Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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From left: Sharjah Warriors captain Tim Southee, MI Emirates skipper Kieron Pollard, Gulf Giants player Moeen Ali, Dubai Capitals' Gulbadin Naib, Desert Vipers captain Lockie Ferguson and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders captain Jason Holder at the Dubai International Stadium. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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India captain retired hurt with neck spasms during Kolkata Test against South Africa

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India captain Shubman Gill, left, and Yashasvi Jaiswal train ahead of the first Test against South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. AFP

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