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By K.R. Nayar  Abu Dhabi.  No match is won till the last ball is bowled, and no tournament is won till the final contest of the tournament. Ajman Titans learned an invaluable lesson in the last group match despite having qualified for the play-offs. They lost to UAE Bulls, who bulldozed their way to a three-wicket win on Friday at the Abu Dhabi Zayed Cricket Stadium.  A pep talk from skipper Moeen Ali to his bowlers at the team hotel after the defeat . Photo by K.R. Nayar  Despite Titans posting an impressive 126 for 5 in 10 overs, with their skipper Moeen Ali top-scoring with an unbeaten 29 off 11 balls, opener Aneurin Donald chipping in with 24 runs (off 11 balls), and Rilee Rossouw scoring 26 runs (off 12 balls), they could not record their fifth consecutive win in the tournament. Bulls’ Tim David set the tempo through a 12-ball knock of 40, well backed by Sunil Narine’s 26 off 13 balls and Romario Shepherd’s 11-ball 19 runs, which put their team on track to...

By K.R. Nayar  Abu Dhabi.  It’s never easy for a team that has lost their first two matches to rise with renewed fire and win the next four. But Ajman Titans has shown that true titans are forged in the heat of adversity. Their players have proven that determination, positivity and unshakeable belief can turn a faltering start into a powerful march forward.  Ajman Titans in number two slot confirm their qualification for play-offs   Many believe that a tournament is only about lifting the trophy, but the real champions are those who display the verve to rise from setbacks and chase success with spirit. The Titans have done exactly that in the Abu Dhabi T10 tournament, and on Wednesday they added another great moment by conquering Deccan Gladiators, the defending champions. Victories over strong opponents or successive wins never come wrapped in ease; they are carved out by minds united in purpose and fuelled by the belief that they can conquer any challeng...

By K.R. Nayar Abu Dhabi. Ajman Titans conquered three-time champions and title holders Deccan Gladiators and marched to their fourth consecutive win in the Abu Dhabi T10 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. The evening glowed brighter for the Titans as this spirited triumph lifted them to the second slot on the points table, a position earned through sheer belief and blazing determination. Shaji Ul Mulk, founder and chairman of T10 Global Sports presents the Player  of the Match award to Akif Javed  Defending a moderate total of 109 for 6 — a score stitched together through yet another fighting knock of 31 runs from their skipper Moeen Ali and supported by the lively starts of Aneurin Donald (24) and Alex Hales (25) — the Titans turned the match into a celebration of grit.  Ajman Titans skipper Moeen Ali with the Power Hitter of the Match award The evening belonged to left-arm pacer Akif Javed, who produced a spell much like what legends would do, returning wi...

By K.R. Nayar   Abu Dhabi. India’s leg spinner Piyush Chawla once again demonstrated that talent polished with relentless hard work, unwavering determination, and a deep, lifelong love for the game, never fades. Playing for Ajman Titans in the Abu Dhabi T10, the 36-year-old delivered a performance that sparkled with class and composure, bagging him the Player of the Match award. He steered his team to an emphatic 34-run victory with a miserly, match-winning spell of 3 for 11.   Piyush Chawla ...who enjoys every moment of the game. Photo by K.R. Nayar  When asked what keeps him going after so many years in cricket, his reply wasn’t wrapped in mystery like his unplayable deliveries but was simple and straight from the heart. “I just love this game,” he said with a smile that reflected his inner contentment. “I never thought that this would be my profession and if things don’t work out for me, it would be the end of the world. I love this game and I enjoy each and eve...

By K.R. Nayar  Abu Dhabi.  Piyush Chawla bowled Ajman Titans to a glorious hat-trick of victories in the Abu Dhabi T10 at the Abu Dhabi Zayed Cricket Stadium, igniting the evening with a spell that shimmered with precision and purpose. His magical 3 for 11 spell choked the ride of Vista Riders, restricting them to 71 for 7 while they chased the Titans’ competitive score of 105 for 7. Piyush Chawla receives the Player of the Match award from Mubashshir Usmani, General Secretary Emirates Cricket Board in the presence of Shaji Ul Mulk, Founder and Chairman of T10 Global Sports (right) and David East, CEO of Ajman Titans   It was a spectacular display of tight, relentless bowling, stunning consistency, and electric fielding by the Titans, who, after losing their first two matches, have risen like a storm to win three matches in succession. This emphatic win has lifted the Titans to the second slot in the points table, and they now stand strongly favoured to storm int...