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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has sought a list of journalists from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) seeking accreditation to cover the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka. According to sources, the accreditation process for Bangladeshi journalists will be restarted. BCB Chairman Media Committee, AMZAD HUSSAIN, confirmed that accreditation was not granted to Bangladeshi journalists. He stated that between 130-150 Bangladeshi journalists had applied for accreditation to cover matches in India. However, after the ICC refused to grant accreditation to all Bangladeshi journalists, they have now been asked to cover matches in Sri Lanka.
Earlier, the ICC had denied accreditation to all Bangladeshi journalists. Bangladeshi media reported that no Bangladeshi journalist received accreditation in Sri Lanka or India. However, sources indicate that a list of journalists interested in covering the matches in Sri Lanka will be provided to the ICC.
Meanwhile, the focus has shifted to the training of women cricketers, with a large number of young players in the team to prepare for the World Cup. In an exclusive interview, Pakistan’s captain expressed his thoughts on the recent Pakistan-India T20 World Cup controversy, stating that Pakistan had been left behind in sports by India in the past. He added that India understands that cricket can be a major setback for Pakistan.
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise, Lahore Qalanders, had previously selected Mustafizur Rahman in 2016 and 2018. Salman Ali Agha has expressed his excitement about being part of the World Cup, stating that the best male and female athletes will be awarded with a 25-lakh rupee cash prize.
A satirical poster recently emerged when Ronaldo failed to play in the match between Al Nassr and Al Riyadh. He jokingly asked if the ICC would also exclude India from the event. The ICC may need to balance the treatment of Bangladesh and Pakistan similar to India.
In other cricket news, India defeated Afghanistan in the second semi-final of the Under-19 World Cup, winning by 7 wickets. The Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise, Multan Sultans, has announced the date for the auction of their players. The PSL has revealed the salaries of retained players for Season 11.
In other sports news, former English cricketer Mark Boucher has stated that the Pakistan-India match is the most lucrative in the cricket world. He added that the ICC must ensure that India and Pakistan are in the same group.
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise, Islamabad United, has announced the salaries of retained players for Season 11. The decision by the Pakistani government has left the ICC worried, as they seek to find a way to honor Pakistan. The Pakistani government has granted permission to the national cricket team to participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup but has decided to boycott the scheduled match against India.
In a surprising move, the two countries have agreed to establish an Intergovernmental Forum (IGF). In a video, Pakistani cricketers are seen mimicking Aamer Ahmed’s style in a fun and entertaining way. The new song by vocalist Chahat Fatima Khan has gained popularity, with his video shared on YouTube and other social media platforms.
In a recent speech, US President Trump praised the National Prayer Breakfast as a great American tradition. The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that visa applications for the Hajj season will begin on February 8.
Punjab Assembly opposition leader, Meen Akram Qureshi, has expressed frustration with his party members, stating that the government and the PTI’s social media campaign are humiliating them.
