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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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Mohamed Salah celebrates with Mostafa Zico during Egypt's World Cup Group G win over New Zealand at BC Place Vancouver. AFP
World Cup 2026: What the Arab teams need to reach the knockout stage

Tunisia and Jordan are already out, but Morocco and Egypt are in good shape, as are Algeria, while Saudi Arabia and Qatar stand an outside chance

World Cup 2026June 23, 2026
Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais during the World Cup defeat to Spain in Atlanta. EPA
Can Saudi Arabia still reach next round of 2026 World Cup?

Heavy loss in Atlanta has left their prospects of making Round of 32 delicately balanced

World Cup 2026June 23, 2026
Former spinner Ahmed Raza has stepped down as the UAE women's team coach. Photo: Asian Cricket Council
Raza ends 21-year association with UAE cricket

Former spinner resigns after overseeing qualification for 2026 Women’s Asia Cup

CricketJune 22, 2026
Ranula de Silva is heading to the UK at the end of the school year on a scholarship. The Sevens, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Dubai-born Ranula de Silva follows Jacob Bethell's advice and chases dream in UK

Teen cricketer is set to follow path of England’s batting star as he prepares to attend Rugby School this summer

CricketJune 22, 2026
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 21: Lamine Yamal #19 of Spain celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Spain and Saudi Arabia at Atlanta Stadium on June 21, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. Justin Setterfield / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Justin Setterfield / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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Saudi Arabia get harsh reality check from Yamal and Spain

Mikel Oyarzabal brace caps comprehensive 4-0 win over Gulf side

World Cup 2026June 21, 2026
UAE's Vaishnave Mahesh during the ACC Women's Premier Cup against Thailand at the Bayuemas Oval in Malaysia. Photo: Asian Cricket Council
Vaishnave motivated to help UAE cause Asia Cup upset against India

Spinner, 19, made her 100th T20I appearance while national team sealed qualification for continent’s biggest tournament

CricketJune 19, 2026
Belgium's Amadou Onana in action with Egypt's Mohamed Salah. Reuters
Salah's Egypt denied first World Cup win after own goal earns Belgium a point

Emam Ashour's opener cancelled out after Mohamed Hany put through his own net

World Cup 2026June 15, 2026
Pedro Miguel of Qatar, left, celebrates after Boualem Khoukhi scored an equaliser in the 94th minute against Switzerland. EPA
Qatar earn first World Cup point with late leveller against Switzerland

Khoukhi header sees Qataris pick up their first point at the global finals

World Cup 2026June 13, 2026
UAE's Heena Hotchandani during the six-wicket defeat against Thailand. Asian Cricket Council
UAE hit with reality check as Thailand dish out ACC Premier Cup final beating

National team, with Asia Cup spot already safely in the bag, fail to maintain momentum and fall to six-wicket loss

CricketJune 13, 2026
Janani Thirukkumaran made her UAE debut aged 15 in Malaysia this week. Courtesy ACC
UAE women’s cricket unearths another child star

National team sealed qualification for Women’s Asia Cup this week while giving opportunities to new teen talent like Janani Thirukkumaran

CricketJune 11, 2026
Morocco attacker Soufiane Rahimi, centre, plays his club football for Al Alin. AFP
Rahimi, Kaku and the UAE-based players aiming to make mark at World Cup 2026

UAE national team may have missed out on this summer's tournament but Pro League will still be represented in North America

World Cup 2026June 11, 2026
UAE celebrate qualification for the Women's Asia Cup. Courtesy ACC
UAE qualify for Women’s Asia Cup after Theertha Satish and Esha Oza heroics

National team will face continent’s biggest stars later this year after reaching ACC Women’s Premier Cup semi-final

CricketJune 10, 2026
New Zealand forward Chris Wood controls the ball during a friendly against England on June 6, 2026, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Getty Images
Is bigger better? 48-team World Cup can be transformative for small countries

For many fans the new expanded format feels overblown and diluted, but those beyond the established elite are grateful for the exposure

World Cup 2026June 10, 2026
Esha Oza, left, celebrates a wicket for UAE against Philippines at the ACC Women's Premier Cup. Courtesy ACC
Oza hits 92 then takes hat-trick as UAE eye Asia Cup qualification

National team ease into ACC Women’s Premier Cup quarter-finals after beating Philippines in Malaysia

CricketJune 09, 2026
UAE defeated Oman during the ACC Women's Premier Cup in Malaysia. Photo: Asian Cricket Council
Oza wants more from UAE after another emphatic win in ACC Women’s Premier Cup

National team cruise to victory in just 6.4 overs against Oman

CricketJune 04, 2026
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