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      Paul Radley

      Paul Radley

      Assistant Sports Editor
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      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 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
      UAE captain Muhammad Waseem during the T20 World Cup warm-up match against Italy in Chennai. Getty Images
      Embattled UAE face disciplinary issues ahead of T20 World Cup opener

      Mohammed Zohaib sent home as national side prepare for first ever game in India

      CricketFebruary 09, 2026
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