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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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      Dubai Capitals' Haider Ali after taking the wicket of Desert Vipers batter Dan Lawrence during the ILT20 final this year in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Coach Jacques Benade. The UAE national rugby team train before the Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship 2025 fixture against Sri Lanka. Tigers Park, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Andrew Semple of the UAE during training. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      CricketJune 25, 2025
      UAE made a stunning comeback to defeat South Korea in the Asia Rugby Championship in Incheon. Photo: Asian Rugby
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      SportJune 21, 2025
      Brad Janes (no 7 in green with ball) of UAE during the Asia Rugby Championship match against Hong Kong held at The Sevens in Dubai. Hong Kong won the match by 43-10. Pawan Singh for The National
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      SportJune 20, 2025
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