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      Paul Radley

      Paul Radley

      Assistant Sports Editor
      Location
      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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      Nepal's Lalit Rajbanshi takes the wicket of West Indies' Jason Holder. Nepal take on the West Indies in a 3 match T20 series. Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Nepal confidence soars ahead of T20 World Cup Qualifier

      Stuart Law’s young side will be competing with UAE for one of three places for the trip to Sri Lanka and India next year

      CricketOctober 02, 2025
      UAE's Junaid Siddique has just enjoyed an excellent Asia Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Grocery store assistant-turned-pacer Siddique lands $170,000 deal

      UAE seamer follows up fine Asia Cup display by landing life-changing bid to continue playing in the franchise league

      CricketOctober 01, 2025
      Sam Billings, the captain of Dubai Capitals, left, and Lockie Ferguson, of Desert Vipers, pose with ILT20 trophy on an abra at Dubai Creek. Courtesy ILT20
      Saudi Arabia to host franchise league cricket for first time in deal with ILT20

      UAE-based competition announces partnership with kingdom’s Cricket Investment Company that will also see franchises sign Saudi Arabia national team players at its first auction in Dubai this week

      CricketSeptember 30, 2025
      Nepal's Mohammad Aadil Alam takes the wicket of West Indies' Ackeem Auguste. Nepal take on the West Indies in a 3 match T20 series. Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Nepal thrash West Indies to complete historic T20 series triumph in Sharjah

      Rohit Paudel's side follow their first win against a Test-playing nation by clinching the series with a match to spare

      CricketSeptember 29, 2025
      India's Shivam Dube looses his wicket. India take on Pakistan in the Asia Cup Final 2025. Dubai International Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Play02:05
      CommentCricket is poorer because of ugly Asia Cup 2025

      Tournament ostensibly went ahead for financial reasons but all the hostility put a dent in the sport’s reputation

      CricketSeptember 29, 2025
      India captain Suryakumar Yadav, right, Confusion as no trophy is presented. India win the Asia Cup Final. India take on Pakistan in the Asia Cup Final 2025. Dubai International Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Play02:05
      India refuse to collect winners' trophy in chaotic end to Asia Cup final

      Closing ceremony, which included Pakistan cricket chief Mohsin Naqvi, delayed and eventually cut short in Dubai

      CricketSeptember 28, 2025
      India's Tilak Varma celebrates the win. India win the Asia Cup Final. India take on Pakistan in the Asia Cup Final 2025. Dubai International Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      India clinch Asia Cup title after Pakistan batting implosion

      Tilak Varma carries holders to victory in the final as tempers flare again between noisy neighbours

      CricketSeptember 28, 2025
      Nepal players celebrate during the Nepal v West Indies, T20 series held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Victor Besa / The National
      Camera7
      Nepal target more history against West Indies even even without star Lamichhane

      Leg-spinner opted out of series opener due to personal reasons but Nepal claimed landmark win against two-time world champions anyway

      CricketSeptember 28, 2025
      Nepal players celebrate during the Nepal v West Indies, T20 series held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Victor Besa / The National
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      Nepal stun two-time world champions West Indies in first T20 in Sharjah

      Rohit Paudel’s side prevail in opening match of their first bilateral series against a Test-playing nation

      CricketSeptember 27, 2025
      Pakistan captain Salman Agha, left, said India refusing to shake hands is not good for cricket. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Agha tells Pakistan players to remain aggressive in final against India

      Three players were disciplined by ICC in the wake of hostile meetings between the side this week

      CricketSeptember 27, 2025
      UAE players celebrate a wicket against Zimbabwe. Courtesy Zimbabwe Cricket
      UAE women celebrate victory in landmark first ODI against Zimbabwe

      Teenager Rinitha Rajith hits half-century as national team claim win on debut in 50-over format

      SportSeptember 26, 2025
      Interview with Nepal cricket coach Stuart Law. Antonie Robertson/The National
      InterviewStuart Law aims to lose Nepal cricket’s ‘Cardiac Kids’ tag

      Australian coach will oversee his new side’s bid to beat one of his former ones, West Indies, when they play the two-time T20 world champions in Sharjah

      CricketSeptember 25, 2025
      India opener Abhishek Sharma hit a belligerent fifty against Bangladesh in their Asia Cup Super Four match at the Dubai International Stadium. AFP
      India and Pakistan on course for final after Abhishek downs Tigers

      Opener lashes another rapid half-century at Dubai International Stadium as world champions maintain winning streak

      CricketSeptember 24, 2025
      UAE captain Esha Oza says her side will be proud to play the longer format when they debut against Zimbabwe in four ODIs in Bulawayo. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Esha Oza says first ODI series 'a huge moment' for UAE women's cricket

      National women's team will play the 50-over format for the first time when they take on Zimbabwe in four matches

      CricketSeptember 24, 2025
      India's Abhishek Sharma talks to Pakistan's Haris Rauf during the Asia Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo / Altaf Qadri)
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      Abhishek Sharma’s bat roars as India claim Pakistan rivalry is over

      Defending champions swiped aside their neighbours for second time in a week in Asia Cup at Dubai International Stadium

      CricketSeptember 22, 2025
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