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Paul Radley

Paul Radley

Assistant Sports Editor
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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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UAE's Aryansh Sharma, right, has been one of the bright spots for the national team at the T20 World Cup. AFP
UAE hopeful T20 World Cup form can power 50-over qualification journey

National team showed promise during showpiece event in India and are now aiming for ODI World Cup spot

CricketFebruary 17, 2026
UAE's Sohaib Khan, centre, has been one of the finds of the 2026 T20 World Cup. AFP
Sohaib Khan points to brighter future even as UAE head for T20 World Cup exit

After doom and gloom, the emergence of unheralded batter on biggest stage shows national team can look ahead with optimism

CricketFebruary 17, 2026
Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai of Afghanistan are congratulated by UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem. Getty Images
Omarzai's Afghanistan heroics push UAE to brink of T20 World Cup exit

Afghan stars with bat and ball to help his side over the line in nervy finish at Arun Jaitley Stadium

CricketFebruary 16, 2026
Italy's Anthony Mosca celebrates their victory over Nepal at the T20 World Cup. AFP
'Playing for parents and grandparents': Emotion fuels Italy's global T20 brigade

Dubai-based coach Dougie Brown on his latest adventure with tournament debutants and how they can leave a legacy for future generations

CricketFebruary 16, 2026
UAE batter Aryansh Sharma with mother, Neelam, and father, Praveen. Photo: Praveen Sharma
From playing in park to dining room, proud dad on Aryansh's journey to World Cup

Father Praveen tells The National about young batter's formative years and joy of watching his match-winning knock against Canada

CricketFebruary 15, 2026
Italy's Marcus Campopiano at the Sevens in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Italy vs England: Campopiano hopes for 'special day' against familiar faces

Strength and conditioning coach at Surrey looks to make his mark in Kolkata clash

CricketFebruary 15, 2026
Pakistan bowler Usman Tariq's action has been pored over by pundits and ex-players in India. Getty Images
Yadav insists India batters will not surrender to Pakistan 'trump card' Tariq

Spotlight on controversial spin-bowler ahead of T20 World Cup clash in Colombo

CricketFebruary 14, 2026
UAE's Sohaib Khan hits a rapid fifty to secure victory in the T20 World Cup match against Canada at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. AFP
Sohaib's dramatic journey from unemployment to T20 World Cup stardom

Little-known batter from Bihar turbocharged the national team’s run-chase as they claimed victory over Canada in Delhi

CricketFebruary 14, 2026
UAE's Aryansh Sharma celebrates after scoring a half-century (50 runs) during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Canada and United Arab Emirates at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on February 13, 2026. (Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP)
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UAE clinch memorable T20 World Cup win over Canada

Opener and Sohaib Khan hit superb fifties after Junaid Siddique picks up five as national team clinch third win ever at major ICC event

CricketFebruary 13, 2026
Syed Haider could come in as a wicketkeeper in the UAE team. Photo: Subas Humagain for The National
New arrival Haider hopes to lift gloom as UAE target revival

Wicketkeeper in Delhi ahead of Canada game after replacing Mohammed Zohaib in squad

CricketFebruary 13, 2026
Arshdeep Singh, left, after dismissing Jan Frylinck of Namibia during their T20 World Cup match in Delhi. Getty Images
India do the inevitable but Namibia still provide useful return for sponsors

Gerhard Erasmus battles but defending champions overpower Associate side in Delhi

CricketFebruary 12, 2026
Muhammad Zohaib questioned the UAE's decision to send him home from the T20 World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
ICC approves Haider as replacement for UAE’s Zohaib at T20 World Cup

Syed Haider called into the squad after top-order batter had been thrown out on eve of the tournament

CricketFebruary 11, 2026
CHENNAI, INDIA - FEBRUARY 10: Tim Seifert of New Zealand plays a shot during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup India & Sri Lanka 2026 match between New Zealand and United Arab Emirates at MA Chidambaram Stadium on February 10, 2026 in Chennai, India. (Photo by Prakash Singh / Getty Images)
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UAE thrashed by New Zealand in T20 World Cup opener

National team fall to 10-wicket defeat in Chennai despite half-centuries from Muhammed Waseem and Alishan Sharafu

CricketFebruary 10, 2026
The UAE's Mohammed Zohaib has been removed from the team at the 2026 T20 World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE cricket to investigate Zohaib's ousting from team at T20 World Cup

Top-order batter removed from squad for disciplinary reasons but player pleads innocence

CricketFebruary 10, 2026
The ICC has agreed that no 'financial, sporting or administrative penalty' would be imposed on Bangladesh for their withdrawal from the T20 World Cup. AFP
ICC reiterates support for Bangladesh after mediation led by UAE cricket boss

Mubashshir Usmani played a central role in ending impasse over Pakistan boycotting India fixture

CricketFebruary 10, 2026
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