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Paul Radley

Paul Radley

Assistant Sports Editor
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Dubai
A reporter since 2003, Paul has been part of The National’s sports department since the newspaper launched in 2008. Primarily focused on cricket, he has followed the rise of the sport in the Emirates for more than a decade, in print, video, and as a co-host of the weekly podcast The Cricket Pod. Duties on that beat have extended to attending finals of global events played in front of thousands in Melbourne and Mumbai, as well as pursuing stories on the streets of Khorfakkan and Kathmandu. He has also covered every Dubai Rugby Sevens since 2005, as well as golf, football, tennis, and various other sports besides.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Eugenio Chacarra of Spain. Getty Images
McIlroy v Chacarra: How did Abu Dhabi Championship affect Race to Dubai?

Northern Irishman still has ground to make if he is to claim record-equaling eighth order of merit title in Dubai

SportNovember 09, 2026
Spain's Jon Rahm after winning the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship at Yas Links. AFP
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Rahm enjoying the calmness as he wins Abu Dhabi Championship on debut

Spaniard celebrates return to traditional tours with victory at Yas Links

SportNovember 08, 2026
Jon Rahm tees-off on the first hole on Day 3 of the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship at Yas Links. Getty Images
Rahm leads Abu Dhabi Golf Championship but McIlroy still chasing hard

Spaniard leads by one stroke going into final day at Yas Links with Northern Irishman two shots back

SportNovember 07, 2026
Ahmed Raza has been appointed coach of the UAE men's cricket team. Rob Greig for The National
Why Raza is the perfect fit for UAE cricket job

New coach’s first assignment will be to try to safeguard ODI status, after taking over struggling side from Lalchand Rajput

CricketNovember 07, 2026
Rory McIlroy tees off on the third hole on day two of the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship at Yas Links Golf Course. Getty Images
McIlroy puts two-stroke penalty behind him to come out firing in Abu Dhabi

Northern Irishman cards a sparkling round of 63, which took him to 11-under for the tournament

SportNovember 06, 2026
Dubai Capitals coach Ahmed Raza. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Ahmed Raza named UAE men's cricket coach after Lalchand Rajput steps down

Raza had previously been coach of the women's national team

CricketNovember 06, 2026
From the left: Mohammed Rohid, Muhammad Waseem, Aayan Khan, Khuzaima Tanveer. ICC / Getty Images
ILT20 winners and losers: Which UAE players risk missing huge paydays?

Three wins to finish Cricket World Cup League Two only clouds one major issue for the country’s leading cricketers

CricketNovember 06, 2026
Rory McIlroy is eight shots off the lead after being hit with a two-stroke penalty at the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship. Getty Images
McIlroy hit by two-stroke penalty at Abu Dhabi Golf Championship

Northern Irishman accepts punishment over ball lie as Laporta shoots superb 62 on Day 1 at Yas Links

SportNovember 05, 2026
UAE's players congratulate Basil Hameed (second from right) after his fine catch against Oman at the ICC Academy. Photo: ICC/ECB
UAE in good place for Nepal clash after beating Oman for third successive win

National team claim 42-run victory ahead of next month’s World Cup Qualifier Play-off

CricketNovember 04, 2026
Rory McIlroy has yet to triumph at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship despite 10 top-three finishes. Getty Images
McIlroy insists he feels no risk playing at Abu Dhabi Golf Championship

Northern Irishman focused on wining first title in capital and securing another Race to Dubai crown

SportNovember 04, 2026
Spain's Jon Rahm prepares for the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship at Yas Links Golf Course. Getty Images
Abu Dhabi Golf Championship: Rahm keeps open mind on return from LIV Tour

Spaniard looks forward to first trip to UAE capital and hopes to reintegrate with PGA Tour by next year

SportNovember 03, 2026
Al Nassr were worried about a cramped January due to the AFC Asian Cup, which has now been pushed back. Reuters
How Asian Cup postponement will affect Europe’s leagues and Gulf football

Consequences of AFC’s decision to delay tournament by 11 months will be felt beyond the continent

FootballNovember 03, 2026
Mehdi Taremi of Al Wasl scores. AFC Champions League Elite, Al Wasl v Al Quwa Al Jawiya. Zabeel Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Mehdi Taremi stars as troubled Al Wasl break Asian Champions League duck

Iran striker thrives amid disruption in Asian football as Dubai club register first win

FootballNovember 03, 2026
UAE's Akshdeep Nath made 99 against the Netherlands in the Cricket World Cup League Two. Photo: ICC/ECB
Ex-IPL star Akshdeep says belated success ‘dream come true'

Batter falls agonisingly short of maiden ODI ton but still guides national team to win over Netherlands

CricketOctober 31, 2026
UAE spinner Awais Ali Shah, left, celebrates with Mohammed Rohid after taking a wicket against Oman. Photo: ECB/ICC
Five-star Awais Ali Shah powers UAE to rare ODI victory

National team defeat Oman in Cricket World Cup League Two match in Dubai

CricketOctober 29, 2026
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