Amarpal Singh Gill, a former Indian under-19 cricketer and medium-fast bowler from Punjab, has passed away suddenly at the age of 36. The cause of his death is still unknown. According to Indian media, Amarpal Singh Gill was a teammate of Virat Kohli in the under-19 team. He played six first-class matches for Punjab, taking 11 wickets.
Gill was also part of the Punjab team in the first season of the Indian Premier League and later served on the senior selection committee of the Punjab Cricket Association. Former Indian captain and all-rounder Yuvraj Singh expressed his condolences, stating that he had known Amarpal since the early days and remembered him as a quiet and hardworking cricketer who was deeply passionate about the sport.
The team management has announced that Babar Azam will not play in the first Test due to a knee injury. The Pakistan team’s doctors are currently assessing the injury. The International Olympic Committee had urged the ban on the events of Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials in 2022 due to the Ukraine war.
Former Indian cricketer Atpal Vasn has made serious allegations against Indian team coach Gautam Gambhir, stating that his behavior was harsh and aggressive, and that some players in the team were unhappy with his leadership style. Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood has defended Babar Azam, saying that he is Pakistan’s best player and batsman.
The Pakistan team will host the Australian team for a three-match ODI series. Fatahima Sana and Aruba Shah took three wickets each, while Momina Riaz and Ramina Shemim took two wickets each in the second ODI match played at the National Stadium in Karachi.
The Sri Lankan Cricket Board has confirmed that they will play a tri-nation ODI series during their tour. Professional golfers Gary Player and Bryson DeChambeau met with US President Donald Trump. This move indicates that it may be a temporary measure, and it is hoped that it may lead to a partial agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The team management has announced that Babar Azam will not play in the first Test due to a knee injury. The Pakistan team’s doctors are currently assessing the injury.
Pakistani Prime Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif has directed all departments to take immediate action against officials who have been accused of corruption. He stated that no compromise would be made on public services.
According to Indian media, the Punjab Assembly’s term was set to expire on Thursday night, but the government extended it by a day. The Governor of Punjab has issued a proclamation extending the assembly’s term.
Moroccan-Canadian dancer, singer, and Bollywood actress Nora Fatehi has apologized to the Indian National Commission for Women over the SERKE CHNER controversy. She appeared before the commission on Thursday and stated that she had no intention of hurting anyone’s feelings. She expressed her regret over the incident.
Lieutenant General Asif Ghafoor said that the armed forces had fulfilled the nation’s hopes with the blessings and mercy of Allah.
