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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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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

Closing ceremony, which included Pakistan cricket chief Mohsin Naqvi, delayed and eventually cut short in Dubai

CricketSeptember 28, 2025
India's Tilak Varma celebrates the win. 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 clinch Asia Cup title after Pakistan batting implosion

Tilak Varma carries holders to victory in the final as tempers flare again between noisy neighbours

CricketSeptember 28, 2025
Nepal players celebrate during the Nepal v West Indies, T20 series held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Victor Besa / The National
Nepal target more history against West Indies even even without star Lamichhane

Leg-spinner opted out of series opener due to personal reasons but Nepal claimed landmark win against two-time world champions anyway

CricketSeptember 28, 2025
Nepal players celebrate during the Nepal v West Indies, T20 series held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Victor Besa / The National
Nepal stun two-time world champions West Indies in first T20 in Sharjah

Rohit Paudel’s side prevail in opening match of their first bilateral series against a Test-playing nation

CricketSeptember 27, 2025
Pakistan captain Salman Agha, left, said India refusing to shake hands is not good for cricket. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Agha tells Pakistan players to remain aggressive in final against India

Three players were disciplined by ICC in the wake of hostile meetings between the side this week

CricketSeptember 27, 2025
UAE players celebrate a wicket against Zimbabwe. Courtesy Zimbabwe Cricket
UAE women celebrate victory in landmark first ODI against Zimbabwe

Teenager Rinitha Rajith hits half-century as national team claim win on debut in 50-over format

SportSeptember 26, 2025
Interview with Nepal cricket coach Stuart Law. Antonie Robertson/The National
InterviewStuart Law aims to lose Nepal cricket’s ‘Cardiac Kids’ tag

Australian coach will oversee his new side’s bid to beat one of his former ones, West Indies, when they play the two-time T20 world champions in Sharjah

CricketSeptember 25, 2025
India opener Abhishek Sharma hit a belligerent fifty against Bangladesh in their Asia Cup Super Four match at the Dubai International Stadium. AFP
India and Pakistan on course for final after Abhishek downs Tigers

Opener lashes another rapid half-century at Dubai International Stadium as world champions maintain winning streak

CricketSeptember 24, 2025
UAE captain Esha Oza says her side will be proud to play the longer format when they debut against Zimbabwe in four ODIs in Bulawayo. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Esha Oza says first ODI series 'a huge moment' for UAE women's cricket

National women's team will play the 50-over format for the first time when they take on Zimbabwe in four matches

CricketSeptember 24, 2025
India's Abhishek Sharma talks to Pakistan's Haris Rauf during the Asia Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. (AP Photo / Altaf Qadri)
Abhishek Sharma’s bat roars as India claim Pakistan rivalry is over

Defending champions swiped aside their neighbours for second time in a week in Asia Cup at Dubai International Stadium

CricketSeptember 22, 2025
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - SEPTEMBER 21: Haris Rauf of Pakistan speaks to Abhishek Sharma of India and Shubman Gill of India during the Asia cup match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel / Getty Images)
Abhishek guides India to win against Pakistan as handshake feud continues

Tempers flare again as defending champions beat fierce rivals by six wickets in Asia Cup 2025

CricketSeptember 21, 2025
India captain Suryakumar Yadav, left, has told his teammates to 'shut a lot of noise from outside' ahead of the game against Pakistan on Sunday. AFP
Suryakumar Yadav keeps away from the chatter ahead of Pakistan rematch

Captain has a formula for shutting out the noise as rivals get set to tussle again in Super Four in Dubai

CricketSeptember 20, 2025
India wicketkeeper Sanju Samson got 45 balls under his belt, and top scored with 56 against Oman. AFP
Samson finds form as India warm up for Pakistan showdown with win over Oman

Wicketkeeper hits half-century as defending champs take victory in dead rubber at Zayed Cricket Stadium

CricketSeptember 19, 2025
Australia head coach Michael Cheika passes to Nic White during a training session at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. Getty Images
Michael Cheika on playing at Dubai Sevens and honouring his Lebanese roots

Former Australia union coach will oversee Lebanon’s challenge in rugby league’s World Cup again next year

SportSeptember 18, 2025
Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi bowls Alishan Sharafu. UAE take on Pakistan in a T20 International in the Asia Cup. Dubai International Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Asia Cup: Pakistan end resistance of plucky UAE to set up India rematch

Rivals will meet again in Super Four on Sunday after Salman Agha’s side win game that started an hour late due to protest

CricketSeptember 17, 2025
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