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Peshawar Zalmi’s captain, Babar Azam, has scripted history by leading his team to their first Pakistan Super League (PSL) title. This is a momentous occasion for Babar Azam, who has been an integral part of the Peshawar Zalmi since joining from Karachi Kings in 2022. Babar’s journey in the PSL began in 2016, when he played for Islamabad United under the captaincy of Misbah-ul-Haq. Although he did not feature in the final match that year, Islamabad United went on to win the title.
Babar Azam was a key player for Karachi Kings between 2017 and 2021, and in 2020, he played a crucial role in their championship win under the captaincy of Imad Wasim. In the 2020 PSL, Babar Azam scored 554 runs in 11 matches at an impressive strike rate of 132.53. His current form in the PSL has been exceptional, having scored 588 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 146.26.
Pakistan will soon embark on a challenging tour of Zimbabwe, where they will face both senior and junior teams. The team’s recent outing in the T20I series against Zimbabwe has seen significant improvement, with the bowlers reducing the dot balls. Pakistan will next face a series of Tests against Zimbabwe, with a focus on reviving their Test cricket fortunes.
In other sports news, Pakistan’s mountaineer Sajid Ali Sadpara has achieved a remarkable feat by scaling the fifth-highest mountain in the world. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that spectators with tickets for gates 9 to 16 can enter the stadium through Liberty Gate.
Former Australian cricketer Mike Hussey has undergone surgery in Lahore and has returned to New Zealand. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has stated his intention to run for re-election in 2027. Shadab Khan has praised the bowling of Hussian Shah, saying that Allah has blessed him with the gift of bowling.
In international cricket news, Ireland has dropped out of the top 10 rankings due to their failure to play the required matches. To regain their place, Ireland and Afghanistan will need to play at least two Test matches next year. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has granted Naheed Rana special permission to play in the final match for Peshawar Zalmi.
In football news, the President of the Palestine Football Federation, Jibril Rajoub, has refused to shake hands with the Vice President of the Israeli Football Federation at the FIFA Congress. Michael Clarke has expressed his opinion that the time is not right to check for skin cancer. Donald Trump has also expressed his agreement to the participation of Iran in the World Cup after FIFA confirmed their participation.
In other news, the Prime Minister has stated that reforms in the energy sector will be implemented without compromising the interests of the people and industry. A tractor was decorated beautifully and the groom drove it to pick up his bride. Extra leaves will not be applicable during the extraordinary leave period, and expenses will be met from the budget of the Supreme Court for the fiscal year 2025-26.
The UAE has announced the resumption of their air operation in accordance with normal procedures. A woman consumed poisonous pills and gave them to her children, who were stored in a bag of wheat. According to sources, the internal organs of some of the victims, including their brains, hearts, and livers, turned green during the post-mortem examination.
