Bangladesh’s decision to boycott the T20 World Cup has led to a major backlash from the International Cricket Council (ICC), which has denied accreditation to all Bangladeshi journalists. According to sources, even Bangladeshi journalists based in Sri Lanka and India have not received accreditation. The ICC has maintained that it will keep its options open, even if Bangladesh participates in the World Cup. In a statement, Chairman of the Media Committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Amzad Husain confirmed that no Bangladeshi journalists have received accreditation. He said that around 130-150 Bangladeshi journalists had applied for accreditation, but all…
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Article: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has sought a list of journalists from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) seeking accreditation to cover the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka. According to sources, the accreditation process for Bangladeshi journalists will be restarted. BCB Chairman Media Committee, AMZAD HUSSAIN, confirmed that accreditation was not granted to Bangladeshi journalists. He stated that between 130-150 Bangladeshi journalists had applied for accreditation to cover matches in India. However, after the ICC refused to grant accreditation to all Bangladeshi journalists, they have now been asked to cover matches in Sri Lanka. Earlier, the ICC had denied…
In a significant development, Scotland has announced its squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, following Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the event. The Scottish Cricket Team will be led by Richie Berrington and will face the West Indies in their first match on February 7 in Kolkata. Scotland has been included in Group C, which also comprises England, Italy, Nepal, and the West Indies. The T20 World Cup is scheduled to take place in India and Sri Lanka in February and March. The Scottish squad features a mix of experienced players and young talent, with a focus on fitness and preparation…
Pakistan’s cricket team has made a strong statement in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, defeating New Zealand by 8 wickets in a thrilling match. The match, played in Harare, saw the Green Shirts chasing a target of 211 runs, which they achieved in just 18 overs, losing only 2 wickets. This victory has secured Pakistan’s spot in the Super Six phase of the tournament, with the team’s Semir Manhas scoring a half-century in 39 deliveries. Manhas remained unbeaten on 76 runs off 59 deliveries, while teammate Adil Bashir took 4 wickets and Ali Raza took 3. The match was…
The Islamabad United cricket team has appointed former player Luke Ronchi as its new head coach. Ronchi has a long history with the team, having played for Islamabad United in the past. Islamabad United owner Ali Naqvi expressed his confidence in Ronchi’s ability to lead the team, citing his familiarity with the team’s culture and environment. Ronchi was thrilled to be appointed as the head coach, saying that Islamabad United has always felt like home to him. He expressed his enthusiasm for working with the team’s young players and is looking forward to helping them develop their skills. Islamabad United’s…
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has commuted the death sentence of the accused in the mobile snatching case of Karachi. The case was heard by a three-member bench led by Justice Haseem Khan. During the hearing, the defense lawyer submitted that the FIR was registered two days after the incident against unknown individuals, but the police arrived at the scene when the incident occurred. Chief Justice of Pakistan expressed his disappointment, stating that the accused had not paid their non-refundable fee since 2022 and had not provided any financial support to their children for the past three years. The lawyer…
Pakistan and Kazakhstan have strengthened their bilateral ties with promises of enhanced political, economic, and people-to-people exchanges. The visit of Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Pakistan has marked a significant milestone in the two countries’ relations, with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to promoting cooperation in various sectors. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two leaders have agreed to work together for a stable and prosperous future in the region. Pakistan has expressed its desire to expand bilateral cooperation with Kazakhstan, and both countries have agreed to increase cooperation in areas such as energy, defense, tourism, and education.…
The Lahore district court has reserved its judgment on the request for further physical remand of the suspects in the case of a mother-daughter duo who died after falling into a sewer line in Bhawatia Gate. Judicial Magistrate Shafqat Abbas Maghiana heard the case. During the hearing, the police requested a 10-day physical remand of the five arrested suspects. Judge Abbas asked the investigating officer how much investigation had been conducted in the past four days, and what was stated in the previous order regarding the investigation. The father of the deceased, Sajid Hussain, was asked by a journalist in…
Article: A grand and dignified ceremony was held in Karachi to mark the 66th birthday of Japanese Emperor Naruhito. On this occasion, Japanese Consul General in Karachi, Hatorri Masaru, said that Japan would continue to work together with Pakistan to strengthen bilateral ties and promote mutual progress and prosperity through cooperation with federal and provincial governments. The dignitaries attending the reception ceremony included Sindh Governor, Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori, and Provincial Minister, Saad Ghani, along with other prominent figures from various fields. In his speech, Consul General Hatorri expressed his gratitude for Karachi hosting the third National Day ceremony and…
The US media has conceded that American arms left behind in Afghanistan are being used for terrorism in Pakistan. According to a report by the American broadcasting network CNN, American arms abandoned in Afghanistan are being utilised by terrorist groups in Pakistan. The report states that the abandoned American arms have become a significant hindrance in counter-terrorism operations, as the terrorist groups, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), are using American-made rifles, machine guns, sniper rifles, and other arms. The Chief of the SSG, General Asim Munir, visited the Azad Kashmir region, where he paid tribute…
