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Pakistan Super League (PSL) teams are facing a significant blow as Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana has decided against rejoining the tournament. According to sources, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had extended Rana’s No Objection Certificate (NOC) for PSL until April 13. Rana, who represented Peshawar Zalmi in PSL, has been rested along with fellow fast bowlers Mustafizur Rahman and Tanzim Ahmed, who will lead the Bangladesh T20 team under Linton Das.
The sources revealed that Rana has not requested a fresh NOC for PSL, and the BCB will review the situation before making a decision. Mustafizur Rahman, however, has been granted a two-phase NOC, with the first phase expiring on April 12 and the second phase commencing on April 24 after the ODI series against New Zealand. He is currently a part of Lahore Qalanders in PSL and will remain available for the team until May 3.
In other news, a woman karate player, who was injured in a scooter accident in Quetta, has passed away. According to a cricket website, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to investigate Mohammad Nawaz, who tested positive for a banned substance prior to the T20 World Cup.
In a recent match between Karachi Kings and Quetta Gladiators, Ali Rehman took a hat-trick. Nia Raj, a cricketer and wife of Imad Wasim, is facing a setback as the Federation of India has revoked its approval for the Volleyball Federation. The Cricket West Indies has assured that all necessary measures will be taken to repair the pitch at the ground before the next match.
The PSL champions, Lahore Qalanders, have fulfilled the wish of Shahid Afridi, the captain of a young cancer patient, by meeting him in person. After the match against Rawalpindi, Usman Khan, the head coach of Peshawar Zalmi, praised Fahad Yousaf, saying that he was impressive in the first practice session. If there’s even 1% chance, we will try our best to take the team forward: Usman Khan, Head Coach Peshawar Zalmi.
In other international news, US media reports that President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire between the US and Iran by 3 to 5 days. The Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed to have seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz for alleged violations. The Ministry of Energy has made it mandatory for all solar system users to have a license from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA).
In a recent development, Dr. Hassanat, who was appointed as the head of the National Cricket Academy, has requested two months’ time to join the post. Dr. Hassanat has also visited the Jinnah Cardiac Institute.
