Amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that it will only accept a solution that aligns with its stance on the tournament’s hosting. According to sources, no progress will be made on this matter until the ICC proposes a reasonable and viable formula that meets Pakistan’s position. This development follows the cancellation of a crucial ICC board meeting that was initially scheduled for Saturday. Reports suggest that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has requested more time to respond after Pakistan’s firm position…
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Australia’s fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the second Test against India in Adelaide due to a low-grade side injury, marking another setback for the hosts in their ongoing series. Hazlewood, who claimed five wickets in the first Test in Perth, was unable to prevent Australia’s heavy 295-run defeat, leaving them trailing 1-0 in the five-match series. Cricket Australia confirmed that Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett have been added to the squad for the day-night Test at Adelaide Oval, starting on December 6. However, Scott Boland is the most likely candidate to replace Hazlewood in the playing…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has postponed its crucial board meeting regarding the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy for 24 to 48 hours, following a brief discussion that lasted just 15 minutes. The meeting’s objective was to address the ongoing deadlock caused by India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan, coupled with Pakistan’s strong opposition to a hybrid model for hosting the tournament. During the short session, the ICC decided that Pakistan and India, with the council’s assistance, would work together to find a solution that would be acceptable to both parties. The proposed solution would also involve consultations with other relevant…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to make a critical decision today regarding Pakistan’s hosting of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The board meeting will determine both the tournament’s venue and whether it will proceed as planned amid ongoing disputes between Pakistan and India. Pakistan has firmly opposed a hybrid model, which would see matches involving India played at a neutral venue, typically suggested as the UAE. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has communicated its stance to the ICC, with Chairman Mohsin Naqvi emphasizing that while Pakistan is willing to face challenges, it will not do so at the…
Amid the growing uncertainty surrounding the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy and India’s refusal to participate in Pakistan, an Indian politician has spoken out in favor of the Indian cricket team traveling to Pakistan for the tournament. Tejashwi Yadav, leader of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), stated that sports should not be politicized and that the Indian cricket team should travel to Pakistan for the prestigious event. In a pointed remark aimed at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Yadav referenced Modi’s visit to Pakistan in 2015, during which he crossed the border to have biryani. “If the Prime Minister can go…
Pakistan continued their impressive run in the 2024 Junior Asia Cup Hockey with a commanding 6-0 victory over Bangladesh in their second group match in Muscat, Oman, on Thursday. This marks Pakistan’s second consecutive win in the tournament, following their opening 7-2 triumph over China. Sufyan Khan Shines with a Hat-Trick Sufyan Khan was the standout performer of the match, scoring a brilliant hat-trick to guide Pakistan to victory. Khan opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a penalty corner, giving his team an early advantage. Shortly after, Mohammad Ammad doubled the lead, scoring a field goal to make…
Lahore’s Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has delivered a significant ruling, rejecting bail for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in the Jinnah House attack case. The court’s seven-page written judgment, issued by Judge Manzar Ali Gul, affirms that Khan’s actions and statements as a political leader played a pivotal role in influencing his party members and supporters, with little resistance to his directives. Court’s Ruling and Imran Khan’s Influence The ATC’s decision emphasized the significant impact of Khan’s statements on his party and its followers. The judge noted that, as a leader, Khan’s influence over PTI members was so profound that…
Violence in the Kurram District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa continues to escalate, with the death toll now climbing to 124, according to local police reports. The latest round of tribal clashes, which have been ongoing for the past 10 days, has also left 178 others injured. Unrelenting Violence and Communication Blackout The situation in Kurram has become increasingly dire, with armed clashes between rival factions showing no signs of abating. The region is currently facing a complete communication blackout, as mobile networks and internet services have been suspended, and schools have remained closed throughout the violence. Daily life has been severely…
The deadline for registering Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) in Pakistan is set to expire today (Saturday), with authorities indicating that a crackdown will begin immediately if an extension is not granted. According to sources, more than 27,000 VPNs have already been registered with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) ahead of the deadline. Importance of VPN Registration The PTA has emphasized the significance of VPN registration for enhancing the nation’s cybersecurity and ensuring data protection and national security. VPNs are widely used globally to access restricted content, and in Pakistan, their usage surged following the government’s ban on social media platform…
The Information Minister Attaullah Tarar addressed a press conference on Saturday, debunking claims surrounding a viral video from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protests at D-Chowk, Islamabad. He clarified that the individual seen atop a container was not praying, as alleged, but was filming a TikTok video. Minister’s Clarification Tarar revealed that the man, a resident of Mandi Bahauddin, is alive and well, with only minor injuries to his hand. According to the minister, the man had challenged a friend to record a TikTok video on top of the container, refuting PTI’s narrative that he was killed while praying. Protests and…
