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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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Houssine Rahimi celebrates after his winner for Al Ain against Shabab Al Ahli. Photo: UAE Pro League
Ivic says UAE title race is not won yet but Al Ain take control

Late Houssine Rahimi strike gives leaders crucial victory against holders to open up buffer at top of Pro League

FootballApril 11, 2026
Al Ahli Saudi will look to defend the AFC Champions League title they won last year. Reuters
AFC Champions League: No Ronaldo, no problem, as Asia’s best eye glory in Jeddah

Saudi Pro League giants will be teams to beat in Finals tournament, even if the league’s biggest star is a conspicuous absentee

FootballApril 10, 2026
Ivan Toney, right, and his Al Ahli teammates were left furious at the officiating during their 1-1 draw at mid-table Al Fayha. Getty Images
Al Ahli hit out at 'unfair' refereeing as Ronaldo edges closer to SPL title

Ivan Toney fumes and teammate Galeno says ‘they want to hand the trophy to one person’ after Ahli are denied several penalties against Al Fayha

FootballApril 09, 2026
Ajay Kumar took five wickets for Emirates Blues against Fujairah in the Emirates D50 at the ICC Academy in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Former IPL net bowler Ajay eyes future with UAE after ILT20 breakthrough

Left-arm fast bowler shines in Emirates D50 after announcing arrival on big stage in UAE’s franchise league

CricketApril 09, 2026
Muhammad Waseem, centre, in action for Fujairah at the ICC Academy, Dubai Sports City. Antonie Robertson/The National
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PSL: Karachi Kings duo Waseem and Tanveer excel on flying visit to Dubai

UAE-based pair shine in Emirates D50 match during short break from Pakistan T20 tournament

CricketApril 06, 2026
Iranian footballers Sardar Azmoun and Saeid Ezatolahi (R) play for Shabab Al Ahli. UAE Pro League, Shabab Al Ahli v Al Jazira. Rashid Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Iranian stars suffer mixed fortunes as UAE title race heats

Duo played a central role in dramatic win over Al Jazira which took defending champions Shabab Al Ahli back to top of the table

FootballApril 05, 2026
JESS Arabian Ranches players celebrate after winning the Under 16 cup title at the Rosslyn Park National Schools Sevens in the UK. Photo: JESS
Dubai school puts UAE rugby on international map after reclaiming sevens title

Dubai-based JESS Arabian Ranches wins coveted schools tournament in UK despite uncertainty caused by conflict in the region

SportMarch 31, 2026
Shabab Al Ahli players during the UAE Pro League match against Kalba at the Rashid Stadium in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Shabab Al Ahli could advance to ACL finals after Iran decision

Dubai-based champions of UAE are due to face Iranian Pro League side Tractor Sazi in Jeddah in Round of 16 tie

FootballMarch 27, 2026
UAE's Dhruv Parashar. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE's T20 World Cup campaign has shown national team where they must improve

All-rounder Dhruv Parashar believes they are close to competing with leading nations

CricketMarch 19, 2026
UAE captain Muhammad Waseem during the recent T20 World Cup. AFP
Karachi back UAE’s Waseem and Khuzaima to shine alongside world stars at PSL

Players from the Emirates have rarely had chances in cricket’s big leagues but they account for a third of the overseas players spots at Karachi

CricketMarch 18, 2026
Leg-spinner Yash Raj Punja has become the first UAE-born player to be recruited to play in the IPL. Photo: Rajasthan Royals
From Abu Dhabi to the IPL: Yash Punja blazing a trail to cricket's big league

Teen leg-spinner became first player born in Emirates to be recruited for cricket’s biggest competition when Rajasthan Royals snapped him up

CricketMarch 17, 2026
Al Ain's Yahya Ben Khaleq scores. UAE Pro League, Al Ain v Al Wasl. Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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UAE players on alert over World Cup uncertainty as title race heats up

Al Ain returned to top of the table with convincing win over rivals Al Wasl at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium

FootballMarch 13, 2026
Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed was signed by Sunrisers franchise for the Hundred competition. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Sunrisers face backlash for signing Pakistan spinner Abrar

Leeds-based team, who are part owned by backers of Hyderabad IPL franchise, recruited controversial bowler

CricketMarch 13, 2026
Iranian footballer Sardar Azmoun scores for Shabab Al Ahli. UAE Pro League, Shabab Al Ahli v Kalba. Rashid Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Iran striker on target in Dubai but World Cup participation remains unclear

Iranian contingent to the fore as Shabab Al Ahli thrash Kalba to return to top of UAE Pro League

FootballMarch 12, 2026
The West Indies played their last match in the T20 World Cup on March 1. Reuters
West Indies finally on way home from India while Afghans postpone series in UAE

ICC arrange flights for Caribbean side and South Africans who have been waiting for over a week since T20 World Cup

CricketMarch 11, 2026
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