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Paul Radley

Paul Radley

Assistant Sports Editor
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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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Haider Ali took six wickets for UAE against Hong Kong. Photo: Asian Cricket Council
UAE thrash Hong Kong to set up Asia Cup qualification match with Nepal

Spinner takes six wickets as national team seal place in ACC Premier Cup final where they will face familiar rivals

CricketSeptember 10, 2026
UAE batter Heena Hotchandani, left, hits a shot during the Women's Asia Cup group match against Bangladesh at the Dubai International Stadium. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Oza: UAE need more matches against Test-playing nations if they are to progress

National team put themselves in a strong position against Bangladesh before a batting collapse in Women's Asia Cup

SportSeptember 09, 2026
UAE's Aayan Khan, second right, picked up five wickets against Oman. Photo: ACC
Five-star Aayan Khan sends UAE through to last four in Asia Cup qualifying

National team will face Hong Kong in semi-final of ACC Premier Cup in Malaysia after win over Oman

CricketSeptember 08, 2026
In addition to rugby, netball, cricket, fitness and padel, there will be four tiers of Gaelic football competition, between men’s elite and open competition, plus the same for women. Chris Whiteoak/ The National
Dubai Sevens boss expects strong international turnout

Festival director Mathew Tait says participation at the event will be 'the same as 2025, if not up'

SportSeptember 07, 2026
UAE's Suraksha Kotte takes the wicket of Indonesia's Maria Corazon during the match between the UAE and Indonesia in the DP World Women's Asia Cup. Dubai International Stadium, Sports City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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UAE keep Women’s Asia Cup hopes alive

National team defeat Indonesia by six wickets as injured all-rounder awaits comeback from injury

CricketSeptember 05, 2026
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus during a practice session in Johannesburg. EPA
Controversial South Africa coach Erasmus is ‘breath of fresh air’

Former Springbok captain says the man in charge of the side is beloved back home despite criticism from abroad

SportSeptember 05, 2026
The UAE were soundly beaten by Sri Lanka in the opening game of the Women's Asia Cup in Dubai. Courtesy ACC
UAE better prepared after Women's Asia Cup setback, Esha Oza says

National team take on Indonesia after nine-wicket loss to Sri Lanka in Dubai

CricketSeptember 03, 2026
Harpreet Bhatia and Akshdeep Nath, right, celebrate a wicket for UAE. Courtesy ACC
Former IPL batter Akshdeep takes six-wicket haul for UAE

New recruit returns best figures of his 15-year career with unheralded seamers as national team thrash Kuwait

CricketSeptember 03, 2026
Karim Benzema and Al Hilal parted ways this week. Reuters
Benzema, Pogba and other star-name free agents urged to play in Dubai

Jonjo Shelvey, the coach of third-tier UAE side, says out of contract players are welcome to join team

FootballSeptember 03, 2026
Ange Postecoglou has a reputation for delivering trophies, but he will need to show that quickly at Al Nassr. EPA
Second-season Ange? Postecoglou needs to hit the ground running at Al Nassr

The lifespan of Saudi Pro League coaches is notoriously short, meaning the Australian must implement principles and show signs of success quick

FootballAugust 15, 2026
Philip Nair, the young Dubai cricketer set to make his international debut this summer. The Sevens, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai teenager embarks upon T20 World Cup quest with Greece in Finland

UAE schoolboy Philip Nair is part of an eclectic mix of players dreaming of a place on cricket’s top stage in 2028

CricketAugust 14, 2026
UAE captain Harpreet Bhatia bats against Canada in Dundee. Photo: Cricket Scotland
Assured leadership of Harpreet Bhatia breathes life into UAE cricket reboot

National team showed signs of promise under new captain in Scotland despite being undermined by weather

CricketAugust 13, 2026
Former Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic will now manage the UAE. AFP
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UAE is Dalic's second home - now he must help national team forge new identity

Coach proved his class at Al Ain and with Croatia but will find the football landscape in the Emirates has changed drastcially

FootballAugust 13, 2026
Sam Curran guided Desert Vipers to the ILT20 title last season. Photo: ILT20
Sam Curran to skip ILT20 as he aims to succeed Ben Stokes in England setup

All-rounder was central to Desert Vipers winning the UAE franchise league but he will not return for Season 5

CricketAugust 12, 2026
Former UAE captain Rahul Chopra hit 127 not out to underpin the national team’s total of 282 for six from their 50 overs at Forthill Sports Club. Photo by Ian Jacobs/Cricket Scotland
Rahul Chopra shines with bat and ball as UAE beat Canada by 97 runs

Former captain hit a sparkling century as national team ended a frustrating tour of Scotland on a high note

CricketAugust 12, 2026
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