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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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      DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - SEPTEMBER 21: Haris Rauf of Pakistan speaks to Abhishek Sharma of India and Shubman Gill of India during the Asia cup match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel / Getty Images)
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      Abhishek guides India to win against Pakistan as handshake feud continues

      Tempers flare again as defending champions beat fierce rivals by six wickets in Asia Cup 2025

      CricketSeptember 21, 2025
      India captain Suryakumar Yadav, left, has told his teammates to 'shut a lot of noise from outside' ahead of the game against Pakistan on Sunday. AFP
      Suryakumar Yadav keeps away from the chatter ahead of Pakistan rematch

      Captain has a formula for shutting out the noise as rivals get set to tussle again in Super Four in Dubai

      CricketSeptember 20, 2025
      India wicketkeeper Sanju Samson got 45 balls under his belt, and top scored with 56 against Oman. AFP
      Samson finds form as India warm up for Pakistan showdown with win over Oman

      Wicketkeeper hits half-century as defending champs take victory in dead rubber at Zayed Cricket Stadium

      CricketSeptember 19, 2025
      Australia head coach Michael Cheika passes to Nic White during a training session at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Getty Images
      Michael Cheika on playing at Dubai Sevens and honouring his Lebanese roots

      Former Australia union coach will oversee Lebanon’s challenge in rugby league’s World Cup again next year

      SportSeptember 18, 2025
      Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi bowls Alishan Sharafu. UAE take on Pakistan in a T20 International in the Asia Cup. Dubai International Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Camera8
      Asia Cup: Pakistan end resistance of plucky UAE to set up India rematch

      Rivals will meet again in Super Four on Sunday after Salman Agha’s side win game that started an hour late due to protest

      CricketSeptember 17, 2025
      Pakistan captain Salman Agha during the Asia Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Pakistan v UAE Asia Cup match in Dubai to go ahead after delay

      Start time delayed by an hour after Pakistan players were told by their board not to leave team hotel

      CricketSeptember 17, 2025
      Rory McIlroy, seen here playing a tee shot at the 2009 Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club, will bid to win his fifth Dallah Trophy in 2026. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
      McIlroy confirmed for return to 2026 Dubai Desert Classic – as Masters champion

      ‘Master of the Majlis’ will bid to win a fifth Dallah Trophy in January when he plays at Emirates Golf Club for the first time since completing career Grand Slam

      SportSeptember 17, 2025
      UAE's Alishan Sharafu during the recent tri-series match against Pakistan at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Coach Rajput says reaching last four of Asia Cup ‘would be huge for UAE’

      National team will qualify to face India again if they beat Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday

      CricketSeptember 16, 2025
      UAE's Alishan Sharafu (R) makes 50. UAE take on Oman in a T20 International in the Asia Cup. Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Camera7
      Asia Cup: UAE keep Super Four hopes alive with thumping win over Oman

      Captain Muhammad Waseem leads the way in 42-run victory in Abu Dhabi

      CricketSeptember 15, 2025
      Kuldeep Yadav of India takes the wicket of Pakistan's Hasan Nawaz caught by Axar Patel. India take on Pakistan in a T20 International in the Asia Cup. Dubai International Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Play01:12
      Asia Cup 2025 permutations: Will India and Pakistan play each other again?

      Tournament is going ahead on neutral territory in the UAE, and the host country could yet prevent a rematch between the two rivals

      CricketSeptember 15, 2025
      Ben Youngs after his final home appearance during the Premiership semi-final between Leicester Tigers and Sale Sharks. Getty Images
      Ben Youngs: ‘Most superstars wore sevens shirts at some point’

      Retired scrum half will belatedly make it to Dubai Sevens this season, at the start of an uncertain new dawn for the abridged format

      SportSeptember 15, 2025
      India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube after the win over Pakistan in their Asia Cup match in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Play01:12
      Suryakumar explains India's decision to opt out of handshakes with Pakistan

      Captain said his side gave 'proper reply' at end of seven-wicket win in Dubai, while Pakistan coach Hesson expresses disappointment

      CricketSeptember 14, 2025
      Suryakumar Yadav of India hits a four. India take on Pakistan in a T20 International in the Asia Cup. Dubai International Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Play01:12
      Asia Cup 2025: All-round India crush Pakistan by seven wickets in Dubai

      Spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel restrict team in green to 127-9 in one-sided contest

      CricketSeptember 14, 2025
      UAE captain Muhammad Waseem during the Asia Cup match against India at the Dubai International Stadium. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      UAE captain Waseem says ‘we are still alive’ in Asia Cup

      National team could still advance to Super Four if they beat Pakistan and Oman, who they face in Abu Dhabi on Monday

      CricketSeptember 14, 2025
      India captain Suryakumar Yadav and his Pakistan counterpart Salman Ali Agha. Getty Images
      India and Pakistan face off in Dubai amid shadow of off-field hostilities

      Both sides secured comfortable wins in their opening matches ahead of clash in Dubai

      CricketSeptember 13, 2025
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