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UAE's Junaid Siddique landed a $170k contract in the ILT20 auction. AFP

ILT20 dream factory alters dynamic ahead of UAE’s T20 World Cup qualifying bid

Squad experienced sudden disparity in wealth when league’s first auction happened just as national team set off for Muscat

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Could UAE qualify for football and cricket World Cups in the same week?

Rohit and Kohli nearing end of the road in ODI and Indian cricket

Highest-paid players at ILT20 auction including UAE's Junaid Siddique

India-Pakistan feud skews ILT20 as Desert Vipers land star trio unopposed

Nepal confidence soars ahead of T20 World Cup Qualifier

Grocery store assistant-turned-pacer Siddique lands $170,000 deal



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UAE head coach Cosmin Olariou with Yahya Al Ghassani during their World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Napheesa Collier, centre, of the Minnesota Lynx has accused the WNBA leadership of being 'the worst in the world'. AFP

Adam Silver says problems between WNBA and players mere 'growing pains'

UAE's Junaid Siddique has just enjoyed an excellent Asia Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Grocery store assistant-turned-pacer Siddique lands $170,000 deal

Moises Caicedo scores the opening goal in Chelsea's 2-1 win over Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. AP

Moises Caicedo scorches Liverpool: Premier League team of the week

Manchester United's Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Saturday October 4, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.

Man United ratings v Sunderland: Mount 8, Sesko 8, Fernandes 7

Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (AP Photo / Rui Vieira)

Premier League predictions: Liverpool return to winning ways at Chelsea

Ben Harburg has big plans for Al Kholood. Photo: @AlKholoodFC / X

Exclusive'I'm used to being the underdog': Harburg takes on SPL giants with Al Kholood

West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen celebrates scoring their side's equaliser against Everton. Getty Images

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Sam Billings, the captain of Dubai Capitals, left, and Lockie Ferguson, of Desert Vipers, pose with ILT20 trophy on an abra at Dubai Creek. Courtesy ILT20

Saudi Arabia to host franchise league cricket for first time in deal with ILT20

UAE-based competition announces partnership with kingdom’s Cricket Investment Company that will also see franchises sign Saudi Arabia national team players at its first auction in Dubai this week

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India and Pakistan have set dangerous precedent by politicising cricket permanently

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Nepal's Mohammad Aadil Alam takes the wicket of West Indies' Ackeem Auguste. Nepal take on the West Indies in a 3 match T20 series. Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Nepal thrash West Indies to complete historic T20 series triumph in Sharjah

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India captain Suryakumar Yadav, right, Confusion as no trophy is presented. India win the Asia Cup Final. India take on Pakistan in the Asia Cup Final 2025. Dubai International Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

India refuse to collect winners' trophy in chaotic end to Asia Cup final

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India clinch Asia Cup title after Pakistan batting implosion

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Nepal target more history against West Indies even even without star Lamichhane

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Nepal stun two-time world champions West Indies in first T20 in Sharjah

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Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi, left, earned his 10th Player of the Match award in T20s against Bangladesh - most of any bowler. AP

Pakistan's go-to pair Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf carry hopes against India

Pakistan’s fast bowlers are likely to play a key role in their third meeting against their arch-rivals at the tournament

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India continue to cruise at Asia Cup but horror form of Suryakumar a concern

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India and Pakistan on course for final after Abhishek downs Tigers

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Afridi aims to settle India v Pakistan rivalry debate in final

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Esha Oza says first ODI series 'a huge moment' for UAE women's cricket

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Asia Cup: Talat and Afridi lead the way as Pakistan hit back with win

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Pakistan's Haris Rauf celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of India's Suryakumar Yadav in Dubai. Reuters

Pakistan's Asia Cup final qualification hopes hinge on Sri Lanka showdown

Salman Agha's team have little wiggle room after Super Four defeat to India

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Abhishek Sharma’s bat roars as India claim Pakistan rivalry is over

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Suryakumar Yadav says India v Pakistan 'no longer a rivalry'

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Abhishek guides India to win against Pakistan as handshake feud continues

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Asia Cup: Bangladesh hold nerve to seal Super Four win over Sri Lanka

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Suryakumar Yadav keeps away from the chatter ahead of Pakistan rematch

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Samson finds form as India warm up for Pakistan showdown with win over Oman

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Bangladesh's Nasum Ahmed celebrates his team's win in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four match against Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Stadium. AFP

Asia Cup: Bangladesh hold nerve to seal Super Four win over Sri Lanka

Tigers prevail by four wickets with one ball remaining in Dubai

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Suryakumar Yadav keeps away from the chatter ahead of Pakistan rematch

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Samson finds form as India warm up for Pakistan showdown with win over Oman

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India face Oman but all eyes on blockbuster Pakistan clash in Asia Cup

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