The UAE’s Twenty20 World Cup dream has ended after losing to Scotland by 90 runs in the qualifying playoff in Dubai.
Chasing a massive total of 198-6, the hosts were dismissed for 108 in 18.3 overs.
Meanwhile, Oman are through to next year’s tournament following a 12-run win over Hong Kong.
They posted a modest score of 134-7 and then restricted Hong Kong to 122-9.
Iran federation negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup games to Mexico
Iran's football federation is in discussions with FIFA about moving their World Cup matches from the United States to Mexico due to concerns about the safety of their players, Iranian football president Mehdi Taj said on Monday.
IOC urged to drop reported gender test plans for female athletes
More than 80 human rights and sport advocacy groups have called on the International Olympic Committee to abandon reported plans to introduce universal genetic sex testing for female athletes and impose a blanket ban on transgender and intersex competitors.
Baseball United announces new leadership structure
Baseball United, the first professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and South Asia, has announced a new leadership structure.
Neymar left out of Brazil squad for World Cup warm-ups
Neymar was left out of the latest Brazil squad named by coach Carlo Ancelotti on Monday for this month's friendlies, as the five-time world champions continue their preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
Livingstone says he was denied support after being dropped by England
All‑rounder Liam Livingstone said he was left out in the cold after being dropped by England last year and that the current regime does not care about players outside the core group.
