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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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South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen, left, and David Miller are set to feature in the DP World ILT20 in the UAE later this year. AFP
IPL stars David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen set for ILT20 debuts

New rules ahead of Season 5 later this year mean all teams could look very different with no local players retained

CricketAugust 11, 2026
Former Nepal coach Monty Desai. Ruel Pableo for The National
Nepal was 'special’ but now Desai is trying to make an impact with Canada

After a storied spell in Kathmandu, Indian coach now has a short-term stint in charge of beleaguered Canadians

CricketAugust 11, 2026
Adeeb Usmani raises his bat after reaching his maiden ODI century for UAE against Scotland in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League Two at Forfarshire Cricket Club on August 7th, 2026 in Dundee, Scotland. (Photo by Ian Jacobs/Cricket Scotland)
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Scotland break UAE hearts as Adeeb Usmani century goes in vain

Home team take thrilling one-wicket win in Cricket World Cup League Two match in Dundee

CricketAugust 10, 2026
The UAE coach Lalchand Rajput at Forfarshire Cricket Club. Ian Jacobs/Cricket Scotland
UAE coach Lalchand ‘McRajput’ recalls his days as an overseas pro in Scotland

The former India international is back in familiar territory in Dundee for Cricket World Cup League Two tri-series

CricketAugust 09, 2026
UAE national team player Aayan Khan in action against Jersey. Photo: Jersey Cricket
Aayan Khan, ILT20’s ‘awkward’ poster boy, on being dropped and bouncing back

Young spinner has been recalled to national team for ODI series in Scotland after a curious absence

CricketAugust 08, 2026
Scotland's Afghanistan-born bowler Zainullah Ihsan. Photo: Cricket Scotland
Afghan refugee's journey: From knowing only one English word to a Scotland cap

Zainullah Ihsan, who grew up playing tape-ball in Nangahar province, survived a harrowing journey to flourish in his adopted country. Now he finds himself in the national squad for the World Cup League 2 tri-series against Canada and the UAE

CricketAugust 07, 2026
Ahmed Raza on the Coaching team of Southern Brave in the Hundred at Lords. Rob Greig for The National
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From Sharjah to Lord’s: Raza fulfils dream of competing at home of cricket

Former spinner is part of Southern Brave’s staff in the women’s Hundred and is hoping to use what he is learning to help UAE

CricketAugust 06, 2026
Falcons' captain Harpreet Bhatia. New ECB two-day tournament. Falcons v Stallions. ICC Academy, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Bhatia promises bright new start for UAE with belated crack at capaincy

After three games, the new captain has yet to lead national team on tour due to administrative issues and wet weather

CricketAugust 04, 2026
Aryansh Sharma has been the stand-out performer during the UAE's recent warm-up games. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE head into ODI battle without 'rested' Waseem but have Aryansh flourishing

National team have new-look one-day side going into CWCL2 tri-series against Scotland and Canada

CricketAugust 03, 2026
Akshdeep Nath described his UAE call-up as 'life-changing'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Nath inspired by Ireland beating India as UAE look to arrest ODI slump

National team return to Cricket World Cup League Two action in Scotland next week but start their campaign bottom of the table

CricketAugust 01, 2026
German coach Matthias Jaissle has taken the Newcastle job. AFP
Why Newcastle went for Jaissle: Double Asian champion on way to Premier League

Young manager appointed to succeed Eddie Howe at St James' Park

FootballJuly 30, 2026
Adeeb Usmani made half-centuries in two of his first four one-day internationals for the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Usmani aims to make mark with UAE after falling through cracks in India and Oman

Wicketkeeper-batter is looking to build on his impressive start to international cricket when national team play in Scotland

CricketJuly 30, 2026
UAE's Aryansh Sharma top scored in the win over Jersey. AFP
Sharma shines as UAE build momentum before World Cup League Two test

National team begin tri-series with Scotland in Dundee on Monday

CricketJuly 30, 2026
UAE's U19 team qualified for the 2027 T20 World Cup. Photo: ECB
UAE qualify for U19 Women's T20 World Cup after one-run win

National team to play in 2027 tournament after thrilling win against Malaysia

CricketJuly 29, 2026
UAE won the first of their two 50-over games in Jersey ahead of their Cricket World Cup League Two tri-series in Scotland. Photo: Jersey Cricket
Aryansh Sharma hits ton as UAE begin preparation for World Cup qualification

National team chase down 316 in one-day warm-up against Jersey

CricketJuly 28, 2026
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