Adani Sportsline has appointed veteran Australian cricket strategist Simon Helmot as the new Head Coach of Gulf Giants ahead of the upcoming DP World UAE ILT20 season. With over two decades of global T20 coaching experience and multiple title-winning campaigns across franchise leagues, Helmot brings proven leadership, player-development expertise and a winning mindset as Gulf Giants prepare for the next phase of their journey.

Gulf Giants showed flashes of quality against Dubai Capitals in Sharjah but fell short by six wickets in the DP World ILT20. Despite strong contributions from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, James Vince and Azmatullah Omarzai, the Giants were unable to capitalise on key moments as the Capitals controlled the chase. With the playoff race tightening, the Giants now turn their focus to a crucial defining phase of the league stage.