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In a highly anticipated move, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that Grammy-winning artist Ricky Martin will perform at the closing ceremony of the T20 World Cup. The event is set to take place before the final match on March 8 in Ahmedabad, where India will face off against New Zealand. The announcement comes as the National T20 Cup, featuring 10 regional teams, is set to kick off in Peshawar on March 7.
In other sports news, Pakistan’s national hockey team has qualified for the 2026 Hockey World Cup. Meanwhile, Iranian women’s footballers took a bold stance against the Australian team by remaining silent during the national anthem before their match.
In cricket news, Pakistan’s Shahinaz are set to return home after a successful tour in Dubai. Salman Liaquat has been appointed as the team’s security officer, while Babar Azam has been included in the Lahore Whites team.
The ICC has also announced that Pakistan’s cricketers have been fined for not traveling to the T20 World Cup due to the Middle East situation and flight disruptions. The West Indies team has been stranded in India since their last match, awaiting travel arrangements.
In other T20 World Cup news, England has won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the second semi-final match in Mumbai. The Pakistan Cricket Board has also announced that the captain and coach will not be changed in any format, following Babar Azam’s disappointing performance in the tournament.
In a shocking turn of events, former Australian cricketer took to social media to express his disappointment with Pakistan’s recent performance in the T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has announced that some countries have begun mediation efforts in the region.
The failure of the US to open the Strait of Hormuz has led to a significant increase in crude oil prices, with a 9% hike in global markets. In response, Khaleeji Airlines has suspended all flights from March 19.
In other news, the UK government has offered £10,000 to 150 families to voluntarily leave the country, sparking outrage and criticism from taxpayers. Secretary of State for Home Affairs Shabana Mahmood has been accused of targeting British taxpayers with the scheme.
