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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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Soccer Football - Gulf Cup - Group B - United Arab Emirates v Yemen - King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - September 24, 2026 United Arab Emirates' Nicolas Gimenez celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS / Ibraheem Abu Mustafa
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UAE hammer Yemen in Gulf Cup opener as Dalic reign starts with bang

Croatian coach sees new team power to 4-0 win with Gimenez scoring a double in Jeddah

FootballSeptember 24, 2026
Zlatko Dalic's first match in charge of UAE will be against Yemen in the Arabian Gulf Cup. Photo: @UAEFNT / X
UAE's new era: Dalic, Matar and Brazil-born stars chase Gulf Cup glory

Former Croatia coach begins tenure at Saudi-hosted tournament with squad packed with fresh talent but also familiar faces among coaching staff

FootballSeptember 24, 2026
Ayaan Misbah during the ILT20 Development Tournament with Desert Vipers. Chris Whiteoak / The National
InterviewUAE whizz kid Ayaan hopes to put economics lessons to use at ILT20

Teen batter is among the domestic players vying to be noticed when the lots go under the hammer on October 1

CricketSeptember 23, 2026
Former India Test wicketkeeper KS Bharat now hopes to feature in the ILT20 and play for the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National
InterviewKS Bharat ready for new chapter with UAE after calling time on India

Former Test star wants to prove himself as a white-ball player with national team in the future and is eyeing a debut in ILT20

CricketSeptember 22, 2026
Masood Gurbaz with Abu Dhabi Knight Riders at the ILT20 Development Tournament. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Masood Gurbaz hopes to face brother Rahmanullah after switching allegiance

Wicketkeeper-batter targets playing alongside his older sibling in ILT20 but plots different path in international cricket

CricketSeptember 18, 2026
Adeeb Usmani raises his bat after reaching a half century for UAE against Malaysia. Photo: Malaysian Cricket Association
Usmani continues sparkling start to UAE career by leading whitewash of Malaysia

National team bounced back from Asia Cup qualification heartbreak by winning T20I series 3-0 in Kuala Lumpur

CricketSeptember 17, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo struugled to make an impact in Al Nassr's heavy defeat to Al Ain. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Play01:50
Postecoglou hits back at Ronaldo's critics: ‘You’re watching a different game’

Portugal star was frustrated as Saudi Pro League winners were thrashed 4-0 by Al Ain in AFC Champions League Elite

FootballSeptember 16, 2026
Houssine Rahimi points to the sky after scoring against Al Nassr. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Play01:50
Rahimi boys honour late father by upstaging Ronaldo on golden night for Al Ain

Houssine scored twice and Soufiane got another as UAE double winners laid down a marker by thrashing Al Nassr

FootballSeptember 16, 2026
Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo endured a miserable night in Al Ain. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Play01:50
Al Ain humble Ronaldo's Al Nassr in Asian Champions League drubbing

Night to forget for Portuguese veteran as Rahimi brothers power UAE champions to 4-0 win

FootballSeptember 15, 2026
Ange Postecoglou has replaced Jorge Jesus as Al Nassr manager. Reuters
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Al Ain v Al Nassr: Postecoglou feels heat ahead of ACL opener

Australian coach bemoans 'ridiculous' fixture list for SPL champions as they face UAE double winners on Tuesday

FootballSeptember 14, 2026
Soccer Football - Saudi Pro League - Al Khaleej v Al Nassr - Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam, Saudi Arabia - September 12, 2026 Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo reacts REUTERS / Hamad I Mohammed
Ronaldo returns to Asian Champions League - all you need to know

Al Nassr start campaign in Al Ain on Tuesday against the UAE champions

FootballSeptember 14, 2026
India players celebrate the wicket of Sri Lanka's Kaveesha Dilhari on their way to winning the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 final at Dubai International Stadium. Getty Images
India refuse to accept Women's Asia Cup trophy from Pakistan's Naqvi

Women’s side followed the lead of their male colleagues, who had done similar at the end of an ill-tempered Men’s Asia Cup last year

CricketSeptember 14, 2026
KLANG, MALAYSIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Pictures from the final match between Nepal and UAE held at the Bayuemas Oval on September 12, 2026 in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. (Photo by Peter Lim/PhotoDesk.com.my) for Asian Cricket Council
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Lamichhane dedicates Asia Cup qualification to flood victims

UAE soundly beaten by familiar foes in final of ACC Premier Cup in Malaysia

CricketSeptember 12, 2026
New Zealand’s Ardie Savea scores against South Africa during the 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour' at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, September 5, 2026. EPA
After SA v NZ in USA, what about playing a major rugby Test in Dubai?

If Middle East is serious about staging Rugby World Cup in future, a one-off XVs fixture including elite sides would be the place to start

SportSeptember 11, 2026
UAE all-rounder Ali Naseer, right, us hoping to land a lucrative contract for the ILT20. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE players eye life-changing ILT20 auction

Contracts of all 24 local players for the new season will be decided via auction, raising the stakes for this month’s development tournament

CricketSeptember 11, 2026
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