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By K.R. Nayar When players select themselves, the selectors’ job becomes delightfully simple. But did the Indian selectors have that luxury while picking the T20 World Cup squad for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup? Choosing a winning combination — that too for a World Cup — from an ocean of talent is never an easy exercise. The Indian cricket landscape today is crowded with aspirants knocking loudly on the doors of the national team, each one staking a claim and demanding attention. And when the team in question is a World Cup-winning outfit like India, the task becomes even more demanding. The reason is obvious: a few wrong calls can send the hopes of millions of Indian cricket fans crashing down.   The loudest and most debated headline of them all has been Shubman Gill’s omission. Dropping a player of his calibre sounds harsh, almost unthinkable, but the selectors were handed a solid reason to make that tough call. In his last 15 innings, Gill managed only 291 runs. An ave...

By K.R. Nayar   It was an evening when passion for cricket soared to extraordinary heights, sweeping a packed gathering into its spell. Rarely does the UAE witness eight celebrated international cricketers — men who have etched their names into the history of the game — sharing the same stage outside the context of a tournament announcement. That rarity made the moment special, and the occasion truly unique. This was not just a launch; it was the birth of a dream nurtured by a cricket enthusiast.   Anis Sajan with the legendary cricketers  On Wednesday evening, amid the elegance of the Taj Exotica in Dubai, the cricketing fraternity and media assembled to unveil the UAE’s cricket-driven digital media platform, a visionary initiative conceived by Vice Chairman of the Danube Group, Anis Sajan, known as Mr Cricket UAE. The platform, aptly titled  Mr Cricket UAE , promises to deliver world-class cricket content and compelling storytelling to fans across the globe. ...

By K.R. Nayar From Abu Dhabi Etihad Arena The IPL Auction 2026 turned out to be nothing short of a blockbuster, dazzling fans and stakeholders alike with its scale, drama, and free-flowing money. Franchise owners opened their purses wide to assemble dream squads. As the bidding wars escalated, it  added layers of glamour and reinforced the IPL’s stature once again as the richest league in world cricket. Though officially labelled a “mini auction,” it should be termed as one of the major auctions in the world due to many reasons. It literally turned Abu Dhabi into cricket’s financial capital! Etihad Arena dressed in IPL colours. Photo by K.R. Nayar Set against the stunning backdrop of the Etihad Arena, decked in vibrant IPL colours, the venue witnessed history being rewritten. The moment arrived when Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) stunned the cricketing world by snapping up Australian all-rounder Cameron Green for a staggering Rs 25.20 crores, after he had entered the auction with ...

By K.R. Nayar Abu Dhabi. Debutants Ajman Titans walked off with their heads held high, leaving behind a trail of impressive performances, unmatched grit, and unwavering character, even though they lost to UAE Bulls by 47 runs in the Eliminator of the Abu Dhabi T10 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Saturday. For a team in its first season, their journey has been nothing short of inspirational. Their pace attack made up of promising young pacers, did stumble against the world-renowned hard-hitters Phil Salt (59), Tim David (40), and Rovman Powell (32 n.o.), but they never allowed the pressure to dull their spirit.  These global six-hitting giants produced a rain of 15 sixes to post a towering total of 162 for 3 in 10 overs — a score that would test even the most seasoned campaigners. Shaji Ul Mulk, Founder and Chairman of T10 Global Sports,  presents the player of the match award to UAE Bulls' Philip Salt  Starting off the tournament with two defeats, Titans went on ...