There is live sporting action to suit every taste over the next seven days in UAE including Pakistan v England Test cricket, the return of the Arabian Gulf League and the Talise Sandstorm Challenge.
PAKISTAN V ENGLAND – 1ST TEST
Tuesday, 13th – Saturday, 19th October
England’s two month tour against Pakistan begins in Abu Dhabi where the two teams will lock horns in the first Test at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium.
England are no strangers to the UAE having last toured in 2012. On that occasion hosts Pakistan won the Test series while England triumphed in the ODIs and T20s.
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Website: ICC
ARABIAN GULF LEAGUE
Thursday, 15th – Saturady, 17th October
The UAE’s premier football competition is back after a break and it is all to play for. The highlight of the round is a top-5 clash between Al Jazira and Al Shabab.
Website: AGL
NSL CRICKET
Friday, 9th October
The region’s most prestigious school’s cricket tournament is into its second round with three. JSS Blitz, Modern Heros and Winchester Cobras were the winners last week, but can they be able to hold their form?
Venue: Various
Website: NSL
FIBA 3X3 WORLD TOUR FINAL
This event brings the best basketball teams from all over the world to battle out for the 3×3 crown.
Expect world class basketball entertainers, a ‘Fan zone’ and kids’ area and several games and raffles ensuring everybody has the chance to win multiple prizes.
Venue: Nation Towers Parking, Abu Dhabi
Website: FIBA
TALISE FITNESS SANDSTORM
Friday, 16th October
Test yourself, as you are faced with a series of fun and challenging obstacles designed to test your resolve and determination across a 4Km sprint course.
Climb, crawl, run or jump through a series of unique challenges devised using the elements of sand and sea.
Venue: Jumierah Beach Hotel
Website: Fitness Link
