India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has opened up about his struggles in the ODI format, which led to his exclusion from the 2025 Champions Trophy squad. Speaking before the first T20I against England at Eden Gardens, the 33-year-old acknowledged that his recent disappointing performances in 50-over cricket were the primary reason behind his omission. “Why would it hurt? If I had performed well, I would have been in the Champions Trophy. If I don’t perform, it’s important to accept that,” Suryakumar said, reflecting on his form. Suryakumar’s last ODI appearance was in the 2023 World Cup final against Australia, where…
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James Vince, the English cricketer who is part of the Karachi Kings team, has raised concerns about the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) policy, accusing it of favoring the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Vince feels that the ECB’s approach reflects clear double standards. NOC Policy and Its Impact Under the ECB’s No-Objection Certificate (NOC) policy, English players are not allowed to participate in leagues like the PSL and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) that coincide with England’s domestic season. However, the ECB grants exemptions for players to take part in the IPL, even…
India’s team, led by Rohit Sharma, will not feature Pakistan’s name on their jerseys for the Champions Trophy 2025, despite the event being held in Pakistan. This decision comes amid escalating political and security tensions between the two countries. PCB’s Response The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has strongly criticized the move, accusing the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of politicizing cricket. A PCB official stated that India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan and not sending their captain to the opening ceremony is a direct challenge to the integrity of the event.
The Afghan Taliban has refused to return the military equipment left behind by US forces during their withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. According to an anonymous source, relations between Kabul and the Trump administration remain unstable. The source suggested that instead of reclaiming the abandoned weapons, the US should consider providing the Taliban with more advanced weaponry to help fight against ISIS-K. Afghan Taliban Member Freed in Exchange for Two Americans The United States has released an Afghan individual convicted of drug smuggling and terrorism charges in exchange for two Americans detained in Afghanistan. Afghan officials confirmed that the individual,…
A recent court ruling in a doctor’s murder case sparks debate on the justice system India’s National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reported 31,677 cases of sexual assault in 2021, highlighting ongoing concerns about women’s safety. The recent case of a 31-year-old female doctor’s assault and murder has raised questions about the criminal justice system. The accused, police officer Sanjay Rai, received a life sentence rather than the death penalty, a decision that has sparked significant public discourse. This case has reignited discussions on the effectiveness of the legal system in handling crimes against women, particularly those involving public servants.
During his first term, U.S. President Donald Trump befriended Russia and North Korea while pressuring China and Iran. Now, he faces a new challenge as Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran form a “no-limits partnership.” This partnership has allowed Russia to weather Western sanctions, particularly through China’s purchase of Russian oil. Trump’s challenge is exacerbated by this alliance, which weakens U.S. leverage. Trump aims to divide these countries, though experts note that it will be difficult given the strong ties among them.
U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his threats of imposing tariffs on the European Union and set a Feb. 1 deadline for 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, as well as duties on China. Trump expressed frustration over the trade surplus with the EU, calling it “very bad” and insisted that tariffs were the only way to achieve fairness. He also discussed a 10% punitive tariff on Chinese imports due to fentanyl trafficking via Mexico and Canada. Mexico and Canada responded cautiously to Trump’s threats, with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasizing Mexico’s sovereignty and independence while stating that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade…
Former President Donald Trump granted a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the infamous dark web marketplace Silk Road, sparking debate on digital rights and government overreach. Trump expressed frustration over Ulbricht’s life sentence, calling it “ridiculous” and criticizing the prosecution’s actions as part of the “weaponization of government.” Ulbricht, arrested in 2013 and convicted in 2015, created Silk Road as a marketplace for anonymous transactions using Bitcoin, facilitating over 1.5 million transactions worth more than $213 million, including illicit drug sales.
A deadly fire broke out early Tuesday morning at a 12-story hotel in Kartalkaya – a well-known ski resort in northwestern Turkey – claiming the lives of at least 76 people, including schoolchildren on a winter break. The blaze, which started in the hotel’s restaurant section, also left 51 people injured, some seriously, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. The fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in the Koroglu Mountains, about 300 kilometers east of Istanbul, erupted around 3:27 a.m. While many guests attempted to escape the flames, at least two victims tragically died after jumping from the building in…
POTUS Says “I Like Both Sides of the Argument” US President Donald Trump has expressed a nuanced stance on the contentious H-1B visa programme, acknowledging both its benefits and criticisms. Speaking at a joint press conference at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said he supports bringing “very competent people” to the US, even if it involves them training and aiding less-qualified individuals. “I like both sides of the argument, but I also like very competent people coming into our country, even if that involves them training and helping other people that may not have the qualifications they do,” he…
