{
  "id": 19607878,
  "title": "‘Three hours is too long’: Robin Uthappa on cricket’s future and his big Abu Dhabi T10 bet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/three-hours-is-too-long-robin-uthappa-on-crickets-future-and-his-big",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T05:41:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/three-hours-is-too-long-robin-uthappa-on-crickets-future-and-his-big-abu-dhabi-t10-bet-1.500743537"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has teamed up with Dubai-based investor Jeetu Kataria to purchase an Abu Dhabi T10 franchise, Yas Lions. The duo, who have known each other for five years, are committed to running the team with a balance of hands-on control and trust in their team's abilities. Uthappa, who understands the challenges of being both a player and an administrator, aims to create a strong team culture. Kataria's entrepreneurial background and Uthappa's cricketing experience complement each other well, allowing them to make informed decisions for the long-term success of Yas Lions.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa has spent years playing for cricket franchise owners. Now, he gets to find out what it's like to be one. He has teamed up with Dubai-based investor and close friend Jeetu Kataria to buy Yas Lions, an Abu Dhabi T10 franchise. And unlike some celebrity investors who are happy to lend their names to a sporting venture, Uthappa intends to be involved in…",
  "key_points": [
    "Robin Uthappa and Jeetu Kataria buy Abu Dhabi T10 franchise Yas Lions",
    "Uthappa balances control and trust in team's abilities",
    "Kataria's business skills complement Uthappa's cricket expertise"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}