New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has broken a 102-year-old record. The Kiwi hit the highest ever Test score by a visiting batsman in Australia. He helped the Black Caps make 624 all out in their first innings in the second Test. He reached a staggering 290. Australia closed on the penultimate day leading by 193 runs.
Isaac del Toro wins UAE Tour Stage 1
UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider Isaac Del Toro won the opening stage of the UAE Tour in Al Dhafra, leading the general classification after a wind-shortened day.
UAE suffer narrow T20 World Cup defeat to Afghanistan
The UAE suffered a narrow five-wicket defeat to Afghanistan in Group D on Monday to leave their hopes of reaching the Super Eight stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup hanging by a thread.
Australia batter Smith replaces Hazlewood in T20 World Cup squad
Batter Steve Smith has been added to Australia’s squad for the T20 World Cup, filling the final place in the team for injured paceman Josh Hazlewood, the team said on Monday.
Bejlek, Eala win Dubai main-draw debuts
Abu Dhabi champion Sara Bejlek and crowd favourite Alexandra Eala both scored wins in their respective tournament debuts at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Sunday.
Dubai Games concludes seventh edition with crowning ceremony
The seventh edition of Dubai Games has concluded on Sunday with Ajman government securing the first place in the 'Battle of the Government' category.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has offered his heartfelt condolences to the family of royal photographer Ramesh Shukla, who passed away on Sunday.
More than AED 76 million in debt have been settled for UAE nationals living in Sharjah.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has awarded Morocco's Fouzia Jbara Mahmoudi with AED1 million as the top winner of the Arab Hope Maker initiative on Sunday.
