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Paul Radley

Paul Radley

Assistant Sports Editor
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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UAE's Aryansh Sharma hits more runs. The UAE take on Nepal in an ODI in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2. ICC Academy, Sports City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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CricketOctober 30, 2025
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The San Francisco 49ers Foundation coaching at the Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Pawan Singh for San Francisco 49ers
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National team lose by four wickets in Dubai even as new players show promise

CricketOctober 28, 2025
Graeme Cremer during his time as captain of Zimbabwe back in 2017. AFP
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Ahmad Skaik tees-off during the final round of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship in Dubai. Photograph by AAC.
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UAE player to begin new chapter following Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at Emirates Golf Club that was won by Thailand's Fifa Laopakdee

SportOctober 26, 2025
Iqbal Wali of Afghanistan during the 2025 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai. Photo: AAC
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UAE's Mohammed Skaik during the first round of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship at Emirates Golf Club in Dubai. Photo: AAC
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Nepal celebrate winning the T20 World Cup Qualifier in Muscat. Photo: ICC
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Rayan Ahmed says it 'would be a dream' to win the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship and then play at the Masters in Augusta. Photograph by AAC.
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Ala Zhir of the Al Wahda scores an over head kick during the game between Al Whada and Al Duhail in the AFC Champions League Elite. Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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FootballOctober 21, 2025
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