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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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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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CricketOctober 23, 2025
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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SportOctober 21, 2025
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
UAE’s Al Wahda down Qatar side Al Duhail in AFC Champions League Elite

Match in Abu Dhabi arrives just six days after ill-tempered World Cup qualifier in Doha

FootballOctober 21, 2025
Alishan Sharafu has been the form player for the UAE with the bat. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Sharafu’s alliance with Waseem gives UAE hope for T20 World Cup

Duo helped guide the national team to qualification for the tournament in India and Sri Lanka

CricketOctober 20, 2025
Haider Ali took 3-20 against Japan as the UAE qualified for the T20 World Cup. Courtesy ICC
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Spinner was player of the match as UAE clinched a place at the tournament in India and Sri Lanka in February 2026

CricketOctober 17, 2025
The UAE players celebrate a wicket on their way to victory against Japan. Photo: ICC
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National team finish in top three of Super Six stage after hammering Japan to seal spot in finals

CricketOctober 16, 2025
UAE are through to the T20 World Cup finals being held in India and Sri Lanka next February. Photo: ICC
UAE qualify for T20 World Cup after thrashing Japan in Muscat

Muhammad Waseem’s side dominated their final match at qualifier to clinch place at tournament in India and Sri Lanka

CricketOctober 16, 2025
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - Qatar v United Arab Emirates - Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar - October 14, 2025 Qatar's Sebastian Soria in action with United Arab Emirates' Marcus Meloni REUTERS / Ibraheem Al Omari
Meloni responds to ugly scenes in UAE's World Cup qualifier loss to Qatar

Sharjah player spoke out after the national team saw hopes of direct qualification for the finals ended in Doha

FootballOctober 16, 2025
Mohammed Farooq took a hat-trick for the UAE in their win over Samoa in Muscat. Photo: ICC
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Alishan Sharafu and Mohammed Farooq set up huge victory to push national team to brink of qualification

CricketOctober 15, 2025
UAE fans arrive before the UAE's game against Qatar in the Asian Qualifiers, Road to 26. Jassim Bin Hamed Stadium, Doha, Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE wait to find out punishment after crowd trouble during Qatar match

Cosmin Olaroiu intimates that anger felt by travelling supporters may have stemmed from a perceived unfairness at way the play-off was organised

FootballOctober 15, 2025
Erik of the UAE looks upset as the UAE loose 2-1 after the UAE's game against Qatar in the Asian Qualifiers, Road to 26. Jassim Bin Hamed Stadium, Doha, Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE's World Cup hopes suffer blow after tense Qatar defeat

National team face another qualifying stage in bid to reach finals following 2-1 loss in Doha

FootballOctober 14, 2025
UAE head coach Cosmin Olăroiu and player Ali Saleh speak to the media ahead of the UAE's game against Qatar in the Asian Qualifiers, Road to 26. Jassim Bin Hamed Stadium, Doha, Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Olaroiu urges UAE to dig deep for decisive World Cup qualifier against Qatar

National team play again just three days after Oman win and will have only one thousand fans cheering them on in Doha this time

FootballOctober 13, 2025
UAE fans have travelled to Qatar in large numbers but have been given just 1,200 tickets for Tuesday's vital clash. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE fans fume over ticket allocation for vital Qatar World Cup qualifier

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FootballOctober 13, 2025
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