Former New Zealand cricket captain Ross Taylor has officially come out of retirement to play for Samoa, marking a new and significant chapter in his career. The legendary batter announced the news on social media, confirming his place in the Samoan squad for the upcoming Asia-East Asia-Pacific T20 World Cup 2026 qualifier, which is set to take place in Oman starting on October 8. The nine-team qualifier will see Samoa compete in Group C alongside hosts Oman and Papua New Guinea (PNG). The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Six stage, keeping their hopes alive…
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Cricket fans in Pakistan are in for a thrilling season as South Africa’s cricket team is set to tour the country later this year for a full series, including two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20 Internationals. The action-packed tour will begin in October and continue into early November. Test Matches in Lahore, Rawalpindi The series will kick off with the World Test Championship fixtures. These matches will play a crucial role in shaping both Pakistan’s and South Africa’s standings in the championship table. First Test: October 12–16 in Lahore Second Test: October 20–24 in Rawalpindi T20…
Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam, along with 10 other cricketers, will participate in a red-ball training session starting September 9 in Lahore. According to details, the training camp will continue until September 28 and will also feature Abdullah Shafique and Kamran Ghulam. Azhar Mahmood, the interim red-ball coach for the national team, will oversee the training of the Test cricketers. Meanwhile, cricket fans in Pakistan can look forward to an exciting season as the South Africa cricket team is set to tour the country later this year for a full series, including two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20 Internationals.…
Pakistan’s head coach, Mike Hesson, has expressed his satisfaction with the national cricket team’s recent performance in T20Is. Sharing his thoughts, Hesson stated, “Pakistan has won nine out of 13 matches in his coaching career.” He emphasized the Green Shirts’ recent performance, saying, “The recent performance is way better than in the past.” Speaking about the tri-nation series’ all-important final, scheduled for tomorrow, Hesson said, “There should be a healthy competition between the opponents in the final tomorrow.”
Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Khan Afridi has described Bajaur as a beautiful region, praising its people as hospitable and talented. During his visit, Afridi said that the youth of Bajaur possess immense potential. He highlighted the presence of skilled young cricketers in the area and expressed his intention to help integrate such players into reputable national academies. Afridi also stated that the Shahid Afridi Foundation (SAF) would continue to support those affected by the recent operations. On this occasion, he took photos with children and distributed sports equipment.
The United States has reportedly deployed F-35 stealth fighter jets to Puerto Rico as President Donald Trump considers potential military strikes on drug cartels inside Venezuela, a move that is escalating already strained tensions with Caracas. According to US defense sources, 10 F-35 warplanes are being stationed in Puerto Rico to support expanded anti-drug operations. Washington has designated several Latin American cartels as “narco-terrorist” groups, alleging they have ties to Venezuela’s leadership. This deployment is happening alongside a significant buildup of US naval forces in the southern Caribbean, which includes at least seven warships, 4,500 sailors and Marines, and a…
The U.S. labor market saw a sharp slowdown in August, as job growth nearly stalled and the unemployment rate climbed to a four-year high of 4.3%, the Labor Department reported on Friday. This data intensified concerns about a weakening economy and bolstered the case for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates later this month. Nonfarm payrolls increased by a mere 22,000 jobs in August, falling far short of expectations, following an upwardly revised gain of 79,000 in July. Economists had projected a much healthier 75,000 new jobs. The report also included a downward revision for June, showing a decline…
Hundreds of workers at a Hyundai Motor car battery facility under construction in Georgia were detained in a raid by US authorities on Thursday, stopping work on a plant that is one of the Korean automaker’s major investments in the US. About 475 workers, most of whom were South Korean nationals, were arrested, according to US immigration officials, the largest single-site enforcement operation in the US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) history. President Donald Trump’s administration has been escalating a crackdown on immigrants, disrupting businesses around the country, even as the White House has encouraged more inflows from foreign investors.…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be attending the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this year, a decision widely viewed as a retreat in the face of worsening relations with the United States. Instead, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to address the assembly on September 27. While the annual UNGA debate is a traditional platform for global leaders to engage in high-level diplomacy, Modi’s non-attendance signals increased friction with Washington and represents missed opportunities for crucial bilateral talks. The cancellation also reduces India’s global visibility at a time when major powers are reasserting their influence on…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed the “very positive” state of relations with the United States, responding to recent comments from US President Donald Trump. This exchange comes after Trump had softened his earlier claims about India moving closer to China. The situation unfolds amid existing frictions over trade, oil imports, and shifting geopolitical allegiances. In a social media statement, Modi expressed that he “deeply appreciates and fully reciprocates President Trump’s sentiments and positive assessment of our ties.” He further added that India and the US share “a very positive and forward-looking comprehensive and global strategic partnership.” Earlier, Trump…
