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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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      Haider Ali of the UAE hits out. The UAE take on India in a T20 International in the Asia Cup. Dubai International Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Rajput urges UAE to find positives after heavy loss to India at Asia Cup

      National team shot out for only 57 in nine-wicket defeat in Dubai

      CricketSeptember 11, 2025
      India's Shivam Dube takes the wicket of UAE's Dhruv Parashar. The UAE take on India in a T20 International in the Asia Cup. Dubai International Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      India show gulf in class as they destroy UAE in rapid time at Asia Cup

      Kuldeep Yadav stars as defending champions thrash national team by nine wickets with 93 deliveries to spare

      CricketSeptember 10, 2025
      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
      Dismissing Dhawan and fooling Dhoni: Rohan Mustafa's memories of facing India

      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
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      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
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      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
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