The West Indies Championship match between Leeward Islands and Trinidad and Tobago was abandoned due to a hazardous pitch at the Vivian Richards Stadium. The second match of the championship was also canceled due to the unplayable condition of the pitch. The match was stopped during the third day’s first session when the bounce was uneven and unpredictable, raising serious concerns about the safety of the players.
In a disturbing incident, Leeward Islands’ player Javion Lewis was hit by a bouncer from Jadee Selwyn, prompting immediate medical attention on the field before he was rushed to the hospital. Although Lewis is a test cricketer, the medical update suggests that he is recovering well.
According to Cricket West Indies, all necessary steps will be taken to ensure the pitch is in good condition for the next match at the same ground. In other cricket news, Pakistan Super League (PSL) champion Lahore Qalandars visited cancer-stricken boy Shahin Afridi, who was the captain of the team.
In another match, Rawalpindi’s Zaman Khan expressed satisfaction with the performance of his team in the last month, saying it was a great experience playing with Multan Sultans. Rawalpindi batted first and scored 166 runs in 20 overs, while Multan Sultans achieved the target in 19 overs.
Bangladesh’s fast bowler Nahid Rana has declined to rejoin the Pakistan Super League, while the Volleyball Federation of India has been stripped of its membership by the FIVB. In a separate development, Liton Das will lead Bangladesh’s T20 team, with fast bowlers Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, and Taskin Ahmed given a break.
According to Cricket Web, Wasim Khan is set to step down as the ICC GM after four years of service. The US media has reported that US President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran for 3-5 days.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has claimed to have detained two ships in the Strait of Hormuz for violating international laws. The Ministry of Energy has made it mandatory for all solar system consumers to obtain a license from the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA).
In a separate development, the Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to investigate the doping case of Mohammad Nawaz, who tested positive for a banned substance in the recent T20 World Cup.
