Flashback: The Icons Cup 2015 Dubai — the day sporting superstars took to the golf course in Dubai

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Flashback: The Icons Cup 2015 Dubai — the day sporting superstars took to the golf course in Dubai

Sport stars such as Dwight Yorke, Brian Lara and Shane Warne took on Dubai Creek

Published: August 15, 2021 12:07 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor

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1.1498117-3777505011 — Back in 2015, the Icons Cup was held at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, bringing together sports stars on the golf course for a Ryder Cup-style charity event (pictured: England rugby star Mike Tindall). Image Credit: Zarina Fernandes/ Gulf News

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1.1497775-3780751861 — The all-star teams were captained by Darren Clarke and Fred Couples and featured former athletes from a range of sports as they took part in the charity competition as the United States took on a Rest of the World team (pictured: Australian cricket legend Shane Warne). Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Brian Lara, Dwight Yorke and Ray Allen during the Icons Cup 2015 Dubai — A host of sport stars were on show, such as cricketer Brian Lara, footballer Dwight Yorke and basketball's Ray Allen. Image Credit: Supplied

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1.1497763-4071839641 — Ireland rugby star Brian O'Driscoll represents the Rest of the World. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Oscar de la Hoya and Shane Warne during the Icons Cup 2015 Dubai — Boxer Oscar de la Hoya shares a laugh with Shane Warne. Image Credit: Supplied

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Ken Griffey Jr and Mike Tindall during the Icons Cup 2015 Dubai — Baseball's Ken Griffey Jr and Mike Tindall show the spirit in which the game was played. Image Credit: Supplied

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Ray Allen during the Icons Cup 2015 Dubai — NBA star Ray Allen towers over the tee box. Image Credit: Supplied

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Brian O'Driscoll during the Icons Cup 2015 Dubai — O'Driscoll puts his muscles to good use while driving. Image Credit: Supplied

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Darren Clarke and Fred Couples captained the teams during the Icons Cup 2015 Dubai — Darren Clarke and Fred Couples captained the teams during the Icons Cup 2015 Dubai Image Credit: Supplied

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Marcus Allen during the Icons Cup 2015 Dubai — NFL American football running back Marcus Allen also made the trip. Image Credit: Supplied

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1.1497186-3707619059 — Portuguese football star Luis Figo poses with Emirates staff Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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George Gregan during the Icons Cup 2015 Dubai — Australian rugby star George Gregan showed he is also a fine golfer. Image Credit: Supplied

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