The three-match Test series between Pakistan and England in the UAE gets under way this morning. Both sides will be confident ahead of the opening game in Abu Dhabi, which begins at 10am. Pakistan have never lost a Test series in the Emirates, whilst England go in to the match having reclaimed the Ashes over the summer.
Sarfaraz named Pakistan's test coach for Bangladesh series
Pakistan appointed former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed as head coach of their test team for the two-match series in Bangladesh next month, the country's cricket board said on Saturday.
Coventry promoted to Premier League after 25-year absence
Coventry City ended their 25-year absence from the Premier League with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers, securing promotion from the Championship with three games to spare on Friday.
Gujarat sink Kolkata with adaptable bowling in IPL
Gujarat Titans adapted to conditions to secure a five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday, fast bowler Kagiso Rabada said, focusing on tight bowling instead of the explosive batting that has been the hallmark of the Indian Premier League.
Alcaraz pulls out of Madrid Open for second straight year
Carlos Alcaraz will miss the Madrid Open for the second consecutive year after withdrawing on Friday with a wrist injury, dealing another blow to the world number two's clay court preparations ahead of his French Open title defence.
Injured Djokovic to miss Madrid Open
Novak Djokovic is still working through the injury problems that forced him to miss recent tournaments in Miami and Monte Carlo and said on Friday that he will not feature at next week's Madrid Open, one of the last stops before the French Open.
Bus operations for public and private schools in the UAE will resume on Monday, April 20.
Abu Dhabi's green bus fleet has covered more than 1.3 million eco-friendly kilometres since launching operations in 2024.
Dubai Police, in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Interior, have arrested an Irish fugitive accused of involvement in an organised criminal group linked to international crimes in his home country.
