In a shocking turn of events, Pakistan’s cricketer Aamer Ahmed has found himself at the center of a controversy after signing a deal with England’s cricket league, The Hundred, in association with the Indian-owned franchise, Sunrisers Leeds. The backlash from Indian media has led to the revelation of Sunil Gavaskar, the former Indian cricket captain, who penned a scathing column for an Indian newspaper. Gavaskar alleged that Aamer Ahmed’s payment would be used to fund terrorism in India. The former Indian cricketer further claimed that Aamer Ahmed would use his payment to pay taxes to the Pakistani government, which would then use the funds to purchase arms and ultimately aid in the killing of Indian soldiers and civilians.
According to a British newspaper, the supply chain has been disrupted, making it impossible for the clubs to receive the full number of balls. A total of 226 players from 10 regions participated in the Qaid-e-Azam Trophy, which included 24 players under the PCB Central Contract 26-2025. This marked the country’s largest first-class tournament. The Indian Premier League (IPL), the world’s most expensive cricket league, failed to rank as the best league. The World Cricket Association has released the ranking of the World Leagues.
In a remarkable feat, Australian cricketer Mitchell Starc has achieved his 1,142nd match, marking a career milestone. Five Iranian women footballers who had requested political asylum in Australia have returned to their homeland after withdrawing their requests. In an Instagram post, they expressed their gratitude for the experience and the memories they made.
The Pakistan Super League has issued no-objection certificates (NOCs) to Bangladeshi players for season 11. Lahore Qalandars captain Shahid Afridi hosted an iftar dinner at his residence in Islamabad. The Pakistan women’s cricket team management has selected 23 players for the upcoming event. The National T20 Cup semifinals have concluded, with Karachi Whites and Abbottabad qualifying for the final. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the anthem for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 anthem.
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has released the schedule for the Hockey World Cup matches. In a personal post on Instagram, Usman Khan shared the news of the birth of his third daughter, Amira Maya, on March 13. Pakistan Super League franchise Lahore Qalanders captain Shahid Afridi has stated that the last four to five years have been excellent for Lahore Qalanders in the PSL. National batter Fakhar Zaman has responded to former cricketer Abdul Razzaq’s comments on his fitness, breaking his silence on social media.
The African Football Confederation has made a significant decision, stripping Senegal of its African Championship title. The CA has declared Morocco as the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. US President Donald Trump’s efforts to block all avenues for negotiations with Iran after the ceasefire have been thwarted. Former US ambassador to Yemen, Bader Al-Baderi, has stated that war is catastrophic and a massive mistake, adding that the few hours of encouraging diplomacy before the Iranian attack would not have shocked anyone, given how close America and Iran were to a deal.
