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Paul Radley

Journalist

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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Lalchand Rajput took over as UAE coach just before the troubled series in Dubai at the start of the year that saw them trounced twice by Canada and once by Scotland. Subas Humagain for The National

UAE coach Rajput confident team in good place for one-day cricket

National team return to format for first time in six months for tri-nations series involving United States and Namibia

September 18, 2024, 6:06 AM

Esha Oza took over the UAE captaincy from Chaya Mughal. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Oza insists tri-nations series success shows UAE 'are progressing well'

National team captain dominated tournament that included Test nation Zimbabwe and Namibia side that had soundly beaten them last time out

September 16, 2024, 12:48 PM

Mackenzie Hunt celebrates after making his UAE debut in their 3-1 win over Qatar in Doha on September 5, 2024. Photo: UAE Football National Team

‘It still feels like home’: Hunt thrilled by dream first cap for UAE

Newcomer heads back to UK for club duty with fourth-tier Fleetwood Town after making impression in his debut stint with national team in World Cup qualifiers

September 13, 2024, 5:06 AM

Gulf United in training ahead of the new UAE Division One football season. Victor Besa / The National

‘We are just getting started’: Gulf United upbeat ahead of new season

Young club know life in second tier of pro game is tough but have big ambitions for developing players

September 10, 2024, 2:43 AM

UAE players celebrate after their 2026 World Cup qualifying win over Qatar. AFP

Bento urges focus on Iran after UAE’s stunning win in Qatar

Thrilling comeback against the champions of Asia deserves celebrating, but coach wants his side ready for Tuesday’s challenge in Al Ain

September 06, 2024, 2:51 AM

Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - Qatar v United Arab Emirates - Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar - September 5, 2024 United Arab Emirates' Khaled Ebraheim celebrates scoring their second goal with Tahnoon Al Zaabi and Harib Abdalla REUTERS / Ibraheem Al Omari

UAE secure sensational win over Qatar in World Cup qualifier

Goals from Abdallah, Al Dhanhani and Saleh seal 3-1 victory for national team in Doha

September 05, 2024, 6:26 PM

UAE forward Caio Canedo challenges Qatar midfielder Ibrahim Mohammadi during their World Cup 2026 Asia qualifier at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on September 5, 2024. AFP

What do the UAE need to do to qualify for 2026 World Cup?

The national team kick off next phase of Asia’s exhaustive qualifying process with win in Qatar and defeat at home to Iran

September 05, 2024, 9:07 AM

Paulo Bento's UAE side face Qatar and then Iran in World Cup qualifiers. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Bento warns against expecting instant success from new-look UAE

National team start next phase of World Cup qualifying against familiar rivals when they face Qatar in Doha on Thursday night

September 05, 2024, 4:06 AM

Morocco and Bayer Leverkusen player Amine Adli is glad to be learning from high-quality managers such as Xabi Alonso and Walid Regragui. EPA

Amine Adli: 'Regragui makes us want to die for the Moroccan people’

Young Bayer Leverkusen forward is grateful to have Xabi Alonso overseeing his development at club level, as well as ‘super guy’ Regragui for his national team

September 04, 2024, 4:21 AM

Mackenzie Hunt, Junior Ndiaye and other overseas-based players have been added to the UAE squad for the World Cup qualifiers. Photo: UAE FA

Can influx of new players transform UAE football?

Picking Mackenzie Hunt, Kouame Autonne and others in 2026 World Cup qualifier squad can help raise the bar of national team

September 04, 2024, 2:50 AM

Al Ain's Kouame Autonne has been called up to the UAE national team for their upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Autonne channels spirit of Toures as he gears up for UAE debut

Al Ain defender’s decision to swap Ivory Coast for Khorfakkan five years ago has paid dividends after call-up to national team

September 03, 2024, 2:44 AM

Mackenzie Hunt, who plays his club football in England with League Two side Fleetwood Town, has been called up to the UAE squad for their upcoming 2024 World Cup qualifiers. Photo: Fleetwood Town/Adam Gee Pics

Ndiaye and Hunt call ups mark new chapter for UAE football

Squad for World Cup qualifiers against Qatar and Iran include players from English and French leagues

August 30, 2024, 10:19 AM

Ollie Duthie training ahead of playing for Great Britain at the Under 23 World Cup of baseball in China at the Dubai Little League Baseball diamond. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai-born pitcher Ollie Duthie eyes baseball glory

Duthie will be the UAE’s lone interest when he plays for Great Britain at the U23 World Cup in China next month

August 30, 2024, 6:25 AM

UAE bowler Imran Haider training with Pakistan's one-day team at the ICC Academy in Dubai Sports City in 2021. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Haider targets coaching role in UAE after announcing retirement

Former leg spinner is starting out on new career at Azhar Ali's cricket academy in Lahore but hopes for opportunity in Emirates

August 28, 2024, 4:06 AM

Mahika Gaur switched from UAE to England in 2023. Getty Images

Gaur set to miss UAE return at T20 World Cup despite England recall

Fast-bowler is named in England’s T20 squad to face Ireland but omitted from trip to World Cup that follows

August 27, 2024, 10:22 AM