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Paul Radley

Paul Radley

Assistant Sports Editor
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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Rohan Mustafa, third right, celebrates with UAE teammates after taking a catch to dismiss Shikhar Dhawan of India at the 2015 Cricket World Cup in Australia. Getty Images
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A brilliant catch accounted for Shikhar Dhawan at the 2015 World Cup on what was otherwise a tough day for the national team

CricketSeptember 10, 2025
India bowler Hardik Pandya celebrates after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Saud Shakeel during the ICC Champions Trophy match at Dubai International Stadium on February 23, 2025. AFP
India and Pakistan will not order players to temper aggression at Asia Cup

Fixture will be played amid strained political relations since April attack in contested Kashmir

CricketSeptember 09, 2025
UAE's Erik during the win over Bahrain at Al Wasl Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Flattered by Botafogo bid, Brazilian-born Erik puts UAE World Cup dream first

Full-back played first games for national team in wins over Syria and Bahrain

FootballSeptember 09, 2025
Ali Asad, pictured coaching for Sharjah Warriorz, was part of the UAE team that played India at the 2004 Asia Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Asad on bowling to Tendulkar and facing India's 'Fab Four' for UAE at Asia Cup

As one of 10 siblings, bowler had to give up a promising career in Pakistan to help his family, but did end up playing against one of the great cricket teams

CricketSeptember 09, 2025
Pakistan's players celebrate after taking the wicket of Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran in the tri-series final in Sharjah. AFP
Trott demands Afghanistan adapt at Asia Cup after falling to Nawaz's heroics

Afghans start tournament against Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday still reeling from loss in tri-series final in Sharjah

CricketSeptember 08, 2025
Indian cricket star Virender Sehwag looks on in horror as he is run out by UAE's Naeemuddin Aslam at the 2004 Asia Cup in Sri Lanka. AFP
'He said he'd score 200. I ran him out for a duck': Sehwag's UAE humbling

Former national team player recalls how part-timers faced some of world cricket's biggest stars in 2004 – and made memories to last a lifetime

CricketSeptember 08, 2025
Gaston Alvarez scored on his international debut as UAE beat Syria 3-1 in a friendly in Dubai. EPA
Olaroiu urges UAE to seize World Cup chance after comeback win over Syria

Romanian oversees first win as national team coach

FootballSeptember 05, 2025
Jonathan Figy in action for Gulf Giants in the ILT20 development tournament. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Jonathan Figy: From tears and almost quitting cricket to brink of UAE recall

One-time wunderkind, who has been in the international wilderness for years, had a spectacular ILT20 Development Tournament

CricketSeptember 05, 2025
Pakistan's Saud Shakeel plays a shot during the ICC Champions Trophy cricket match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. (AP Photo / Altaf Qadri)
Asia Cup 2025: Fixtures, TV and ticket prices for India v Pakistan in Dubai

The UAE will be pitted against some of the sport’s best players when the continent’s leading sides meet in the Emirates this month

CricketSeptember 05, 2025
Tyrrell Hatton plays a shot at the 18th hole during the 2024 DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates. Getty Images
Hatton, Penge and Li confirmed for season finale at DP World Tour Championship

LIV Golf player Hatton will get the chance to complete a Dubai double at Jumeirah Golf Estates in November

SportSeptember 04, 2025
UAE batter Ethan D'Souza during the tri-series against Afghanistan in Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Teenager D’Souza eager to help UAE become battle-ready for Asia Cup

Teen talent from Abu Dhabi is grateful for advice from captain Muhammad Waseem during tri-series against Pakistan and Afghanistan

CricketSeptember 03, 2025
Former UAE captain CP Rizwan during a Cricket World Cup League 2 match against Papua New Guinea. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Former UAE captain CP Rizwan retires from international cricket

The 37-year-old batter was in charge when national team won a match at a T20 World Cup for the first time

CricketSeptember 02, 2025
Afghanistan's Rashid Khan takes the wicket of Ethan D'Souza of the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Afghanistan players maintain focus after earthquake to beat UAE

Touring players used social media to help fundraising effort after disaster in their homeland before taking to the field in Sharjah

CricketSeptember 02, 2025
Daniel Pawson signals to a fielder while keeping wicket for Desert Vipers in the ILT20 Development Tournament. Photo: ILT20
English wicketkeeper determined to take second shot at pro game in ILT20

Daniel Pawson and Arron Lilley are bringing experience of UK cricket to bear on the young UAE talents vying for T20 contracts

SportSeptember 01, 2025
Pakistan's Hasan Nawaz celebrates reaching his fifty against UAE in the tri-series clash in Sharjah. Photo: ECB
Ayub and Nawaz show star quality as Pakistan dispatch UAE in Sharjah

Asif Khan salvo can't save national team as tourists complete second win in successive nights in tri-series

CricketAugust 30, 2025
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