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Indian sports presenter Sabbah Hissain Kayani has landed in hot water after an old video of her interview went viral on social media. In the video, Kayani, while talking about her trip to Pakistan in 2005, said that her eyes were opened to the reality of Pakistan. At the time, she was a young girl and had traveled to Pakistan for a wedding. She visited Lahore and Karachi and said that her perception of Pakistan as a child was similar to what she had seen in the media, Bollywood films, or during cricket matches. However, after visiting Pakistan, her perception changed, and she realized that Pakistanis are kind and welcoming people.
The video sparked outrage among some sections of Indian society, with many calling for Kayani to be sacked. However, it also received support from many who appreciated her honesty and open-mindedness. Meanwhile, in other sports news, Pakistan’s Asim Khan has qualified for the World Squash Championship, while the Lahore Qalandars have offered to fulfill the wish of a cancer-stricken child.
In cricket news, Islamabad United defeated Rawalpindi by 7 wickets in the 12th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 11. The Rawalpindi-based cricketer Kamran Ghulam has said that he is fully prepared to play modern-day cricket and is aiming to get back into the national team by performing well in the PSL. In other news, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) teams have shifted their focus to Karachi, where the matches will start from April 8.
In squash, Pakistan’s Asim Khan has reached the final of the Asian qualifier for the World Squash Championship. In football news, Italy has failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the third time in a row, leading to a major crisis in the Italian football federation. In other news, a foreign digital creator has faced backlash for wearing a Pakistan cricket team jersey in India.
In a separate incident, former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has apologized for his father’s controversial comments, while Indian cricketer MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev have accepted his apology. Meanwhile, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has criticized US President Donald Trump’s threatening remarks, calling them an insult to the Iranian nation. In response, the US has threatened to sabotage Iran’s oil infrastructure.
The Iranian currency has seen a significant increase in value in Pakistan due to the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran. In other news, the UAE media has reported that the global aviation industry is under pressure due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
