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In a significant move, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a reward for the national hockey team, recognizing their outstanding performance in the World Cup Qualifier. The Prime Minister has announced a cash prize of 15 million rupees for each player who participated in the tournament, showcasing their exceptional skills and dedication to the sport. This move is seen as a major step towards promoting hockey in Pakistan.
The Prime Minister has expressed his pride in the team’s performance, stating that their participation in the World Cup Qualifier has generated immense enthusiasm among the fans. He also highlighted that this award is a testament to the players’ perseverance and resilience, making it a significant milestone in the history of Pakistani hockey.
Meanwhile, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the team of the tournament for the 2026 T20 World Cup, with Pakistan’s Babar Azam leading the pack. The Indian team, coached by Gautam Gambhir, has successfully defended their T20 World Cup title and has become the first team to win the trophy as the host.
In other news, the Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team will be commencing their skills training camp in Lahore from today, with training sessions scheduled to take place at the LCCA Ground from 8 pm onwards. The team has qualified for the World Cup and is preparing for the upcoming tournament.
Pakistan will be hosting the Asian Team Squash Championship next month, with the event scheduled to take place in Islamabad from April 14 to 18. The championship will feature top squash players from across the region, and Pakistan is expected to put up a strong challenge.
In a historic moment, the Indian team has become the first team to win the T20 World Cup title three times in the same format. The team’s victory over New Zealand in the final has marked a significant milestone in the history of Indian cricket.
The Indian and New Zealand teams, who were scheduled to depart for their respective countries on Sunday afternoon, have been informed of a new plan due to the ongoing celebrations in India. The final match of the event was held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where New Zealand won the toss and invited India to bat first.
Sources close to the Pakistan Super League (PSL) have revealed that the official schedule for the upcoming season will be announced next week. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has expressed his sentiments, stating that he is not bothered by the sight of people crying in the Narendra Modi Stadium.
In a separate development, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that 60% of government vehicles will be off the roads to facilitate the celebrations. The United Arab Emirates has also announced that a military helicopter crashed on Tuesday, killing two Emirati soldiers.
Additionally, Saudi Arabia has condemned Iranian aggression against the kingdom and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. The US has launched a Tomahawk cruise missile attack on an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) naval base, which was located near a school.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the team of the tournament for the 2026 T20 World Cup, with Pakistan’s Babar Azam leading the pack. The announcement comes after the US has reportedly failed to implement its military strategy in Iran, which was modeled after Venezuela.
