Australian skipper Steve Smith and Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have ended 2015 as the top players in Test cricket. Smith’s performance in the Boxing Day Test against West Indies saw him jump from fourth to number-one position in the year-end rankings for batsmen. Meanwhile, Ashwin claimed the number-one bowling spot for the first time in his career after taking 62 wickets in nine Tests. He also ends the year as the top ranked all-rounder.
UAE-Iraq World Cup qualifier playoff ends in draw
The UAE and Iraq played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier playoff in Abu Dhabi.
Mbappe helps France secure World Cup spot on Paris attacks anniversary
France's expertise in qualifying was in full display again as they have booked a spot for their eighth consecutive World Cup after a Kylian Mbappe double helped to secure a 4-0 home victory against Ukraine on Thursday.
Alcaraz clinches year-end top spot with ATP Finals win over Musetti
Carlos Alcaraz clinched the year-end world number one ranking and secured top spot in the Jimmy Connors Group with a 6-4 6-1 win over Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Finals on Thursday, a result that also sent Alex De Minaur into the semi-finals following his victory over Taylor Fritz.
Dubai unveils ambitious plan to become world's top sporting city
Dubai has unveiled an ambitious Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033, setting a bold goal for the emirate to become the world’s top sporting city within the next decade.
Michael Kim opens up one-shot lead in Dubai
Michael Kim produced a brilliant burst of scoring on the back nine to lead by one shot after the first round of the 2025 DP World Tour Championship.
