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In a significant development, Cricket Australia has announced the schedule for their tour of Bangladesh, marking Australia’s return to the country after a 15-year hiatus. The Australian cricket team is set to play 3 One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 3 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) in Bangladesh. The three ODIs will be played in Dhaka, while the T20Is will be held in Chattogram. The first ODI is scheduled to take place on June 9. Prior to their tour of Bangladesh, the Australian team will play 3 ODIs in Pakistan.
Punjab Information Minister, Azma Bokhari, has clarified that the provincial government has no connection to the disciplinary action taken against fast bowler Nasim Shah. She stated that the matter falls within the jurisdiction of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Iranian women footballers who have taken refuge in Australia have expressed their gratitude to the Australian government, stating that they wish to start a new chapter in their lives and careers in a safe and secure environment. According to a recent report by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), India is at the top of the list of countries that have failed to comply with doping regulations.
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Babar Azam’s outstanding performance in the field has been the talk of the town. England’s Test cricket team captain, Ben Stokes, has expressed his gratitude to be alive after being hit in the face during a match. Quetta Gladiators’ Zachary Joseph said that the wicket was good, but the team failed to score enough runs.
Peshawar Zalmi’s head coach, Otis Gibson, has expressed his happiness at seeing Babar Azam play with such enthusiasm. Abbas Araqchi has announced that trade ships will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire period in Lebanon. A foreign news agency reported that the Iranian delegation had expressed concerns that Israel might target them.
A Pakistani ship, Khairpur, has set sail from Kuwait and will pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The news of the Strait’s reopening has led to a 12% drop in crude oil prices. Opposition parties in the UK have demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Saeed Khatibzadeh, has stated that Iran will not accept any temporary ceasefire.
