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In a shocking move, Shami Silva, the president of Sri Lanka Cricket, has stepped down from his position. According to an official statement from the Sri Lanka Cricket board, Silva’s resignation has been accepted, and the entire executive committee has also tendered their resignation. The cricket board has informed Sports Minister Kavinda Jayawardena of the developments.
Following Silva’s resignation, the interim administration will take charge of the cricket board’s affairs. Reports suggest that former banker Eren Wiratunga is being considered for the top job.
In other cricket news, Pakistan Football Federation President Muhammad Ashfaq Hussain Gilani met with the President of the German Football Federation during the FIFA Congress in Canada.
Aisha Ashraf, the manager of the Pakistan Women’s team, welcomed the Zimbabwe Women’s team. Marlon Samuels, the captain of the Hyderabad Kings, said that his team would focus on restricting their opponents to a low score in their upcoming match.
In a historic decision, FIFA has granted the Afghan Women’s football team the right to participate in international matches. Sarfaraz Ahmed expressed his desire to begin their new journey with the World Test Championship on a positive note.
Pakistan has won two silver medals in wrestling and a bronze medal in Kabaddi at the ongoing international tournament. The ICC has announced the 15-member New Zealand Women’s Cricket team for the Women’s T20 World Cup, with Amelia Kerr set to lead the team.
Ruman Raees, the bowling consultant of Islamabad United, praised Babar Azam for his exceptional batting performance, which led his team to the fifth finals of the Pakistan Super League.
Islamabad United played against Peshawar Zalmi in the first qualifier match of the Pakistan Super League. David Warner, an Indian fan, suggested that the Pakistani cricketer should join the Indian Premier League (IPL) instead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
The White House has stated that Donald Trump will not provide Iran with any nuclear weapons. In a tragic incident, a man in Pakistan killed his wife and three-year-old daughter after an altercation with his wife’s husband.
Famous Tamil singer Sowmya Sridhar has accused a Tamil music composer of sexual harassment and blackmail in a recent podcast. Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Javed Iqbal has stated that the IMF’s report on Pakistan’s financial situation is baseless. The IMF has never provided a clean chit to any country, he added.
According to a report, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its diagnostic report on Pakistan, which has been described as “misleading.” The report stated that the country’s economy is not as vulnerable as previously thought.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken a historic decision to leave OPEC, citing economic and strategic reasons. The move is seen as a significant step towards reducing dependence on oil exports, with Japan expected to receive a substantial share of the UAE’s oil production.
In a related development, the UAE has announced plans to invest in renewable energy and reduce its carbon footprint. The country’s decision to leave OPEC has been met with widespread criticism and skepticism, with many questioning the rationale behind the move.
