India’s badminton governing body, the Badminton Federation of India, has had its approval revoked by the World Badminton Governing Body. According to Indian media reports, the decision was made due to a breach of the governing body’s laws and regulations. The move comes after two senior players left the national camp, citing poor facilities and politicized selection processes as reasons.
The International Badminton Federation has tasked the current steering committee with ensuring the welfare of players and the sport in the country. The governing body has also instructed the committee to ensure that the sport continues to run smoothly in India. In a related development, a Pakistani woman who was critically injured in a scooter accident while practicing karate has passed away. The incident occurred in Quetta.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board has launched an investigation into the case of Mohammad Nawaz, a Pakistani cricketer who tested positive for a banned substance during the recent T20 World Cup. The board has announced that it will investigate the matter further.
In other sports news, the Karachi Kings have won their match against the Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League. The Kings scored 182 runs in 20 overs, losing 9 wickets. Ali Raza took a hattrick for the Gladiators. In another match, the Lahore Qalandars have defeated the Multan Sultans, with the Sultans scoring 166 runs in 20 overs.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced that Liton Das will lead the national T20 team, while fast bowlers Mustafizur Rahman, Naheed Rana, and Taskin Ahmed have been given a break. In other news, Wasim Khan is expected to step down as the ICC GM after four years of service. The Pakistan Super League has announced that it will improve the pitch at the Rawalpindi Stadium before the next match.
The Islamabad United have met with Shahid Afridi, who is suffering from cancer, to fulfill his wish. In a statement, the team’s chairman, Ali Zaidi, said that they had a good time with Afridi and that the team had played great cricket in the past month. The United had defeated the Peshawar Zalmi in their previous match.
In international news, the US media has reported that US President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran for 3-5 days. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed that it has seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing them of violating international law. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority has made it mandatory for all solar system users to obtain a license from the authority.
In a related development, Dr. Hassan Raza has been appointed as the new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board, with Dr. Raza agreeing to join after a two-month notice period. Dr. Raza has also visited the Jinnah Cardiac Institute.
In other news, a Pakistani woman who was practicing karate in Quetta has passed away after being critically injured in a scooter accident.
