Pakistani all-rounder Shoaib Malik has returned to his country’s test squad after a gap of five years. The 33-year-old has been included in the team for the upcoming series against England in the UAE. His last test match appearance was against the same opponents in 2010. Shoaib has been in fine form in both ODIs and T20s recently. Pakistan's first test against England starts in Abu Dhabi on October 13.
Sri Lanka name Mendis as Test captain after de Silva steps down
Kusal Mendis will take over as Sri Lanka Test captain after all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down, the country's cricket board said on Thursday.
Starc compares Australia's away year to a golf Grand Slam
Australia's ageing Test side faces a defining year with tours of South Africa, India and England.
UAE President’s Cup to be held in Syria for first time
The 16th leg of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses will be held at the Latakia Racecourse in Syria on Friday, marking the series’ first appearance in the country.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta extends contract until 2030
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who last season guided the club to their first Premier League title in 22 years, has signed a new contract until June 2030, the English champions announced on Wednesday.
Silva, 40, comes out of retirement to join Hong Kong's Sha Tin
Former Spain midfielder David Silva, who spent 10 years at Manchester City, has returned to professional football at age 40, joining Hong Kong Premier League club Sha Tin on Wednesday.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Syrian counterpart Ahmad Al-Sharaa have discussed expanding economic and development cooperation in a phone call on Thursday.
The UAE has strongly condemned Houthi attacks on airports in Abha and Riyadh that killed three people and injured dozens of civilians.
Dubai is rolling out a new visual identity and enhanced addressing system, introducing colour-coded area identities, updated street signs and house number plates.
