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Babar Azam advised to claim 'conspiracy letter theory' by Pakistani politician after World Cup exit
After Pakistan's early exit from the T20 World Cup 2024, PPP lawmaker Abdul Qadir Patel suggested that team captain Babar Azam should claim a conspiracy against him and wave a letter, echoing a tactic used by PTI founder Imran Khan. This proposal comes amid intense scrutiny of Babar's leadership following the team's unprecedented group-stage elimination.
'Learn to accept defeat': Netizens slam Mohammad Rizwan for his 'India' comment on Haris Rauf incident
Pakistan's wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan sparked controversy by mentioning India in his comments on the Haris Rauf row. Netizens criticized him for bringing up India when the individual involved in the Haris Rauf row claimed to be from Pakistan.
Pakistan cricketer Haris Rauf fights with fan in US. Watch the viral video of ugly quarrel here
Pakistan cricketer Haris Rauf was caught in a public altercation with a fan in the USA, captured in a viral video. The incident, amid Pakistan's disappointing T20 World Cup 2024 campaign, saw Rauf exchanging heated words with the fan over team performance issues. Despite his notable seven-wicket haul, Pakistan's early exit and internal instability under coach Gary Kirsten added to the team's challenges.
First-timers USA knock out Pakistan, join India in T20 World Cup Super Eight
The USA team, consisting of men who play cricket as a side job, advanced to the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup after their match against Ireland was canceled. This led to the elimination of former champions Pakistan from the tournament.
India-Pakistan clash could fetch $4,800 a second as cricket makes US push
India vs Pakistan: Global firms are splurging on advertising for the India-Pakistan cricket match in the US. The big encounter is set to take place in New York's Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on June 9, part of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, targeting the South Asian diaspora.
'Ek hi dil hai, kitni baar todoge?' Pakistan cricket fan gets emotional after upset against USA; video goes viral
USA secured a thrilling victory against Pakistan in the Group A of the T20 World Cup, securing a memorable Super Over finish. The USA scored 18 runs, surpassing Pakistan's 13, securing a memorable win in US cricket history. However, the defeat left Pakistan fans and cricket experts disappointed and sparked a meme fest on social media. A British-Pakistani woman criticized the team's inconsistent performances, while a Pakistan cricket fan, Nabiha, criticized the team's lack of substantial results.
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Anand Mahindra celebrates US’s win over Pakistan cricket team at the T20 World Cup
In the last over, the United States required 15 runs to exceed Pakistan's total of 159 for 7. Aaron Jones, confronting the experienced paceman Haris Rauf, sent the fourth ball sailing over long-on for six. However, he could only secure a single on the fifth delivery. This left Nitish Kumar requiring either five runs for victory or four to draw the match and initiate a Super Over.
Pakistani courts flooded with petitions challenging Feb 8 election results
Most of the petitions were filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC), while two PTI-backed candidates moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the results, and at least three petitions were filed in the Sindh High Court (SHC). The Election Commission is still to announce the full results of the polls.
Imran Khan supporters 'here to stay' as young Pakistanis turn out to vote
Pakistan held a pivotal general election amidst ongoing economic challenges and the ongoing struggle against militant violence within a politically divided landscape. Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif claimed victory on Friday, stating that his party had secured the most seats and expressing intentions to engage with other parties to establish a coalition government. Despite an unusual delay in the counting process, final results remained unclear. However, independents, many supported by the PTI, constituted the largest contingent with 92 out of 225 seats counted by 1600 GMT, surpassing expectations and catching many off guard.
India may miss Davis Cup match hosted by rival Pakistan
The nuclear-armed neighbours have fought several wars since winning independence from British rule in 1947, and sporting contests between the two have long been the victim of their enduring animosity. The All India Tennis Association (AITA) asked the sports ministry for approval to travel to Pakistan after a request to shift the fixture to a third country was rejected by the International Tennis Federation tribunal.
From insults, a ‘Reliance World Cup’ to the richest cricketing board in the world: The rise and rise of BCCI
In 1983, India won its maiden World Cup trophy, defeating the West Indies on British soil. The country would have to wait another 28 years to win the trophy again, this time on home soil. Rohit Sharma and co take on the mighty Aussies in an epic finale clash in India, once again. The story of Jagmohan Dalmiya and NKP Salve, the men behind bringing the marquee tournament to India, will always be remembered and be a part of the rise of the BCCI.
Hit Pakistani cricket show wins hearts in India
Long-simmering rivalries on and off the pitch divided India and Pakistan once more at the World Cup, but a cricket show run by Pakistani greats of the game has won fans across the border. "At this World Cup, Pakistan will be remembered the most for The Pavilion on A Sports," fan Abhishek Mukherjee wrote on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter.
Media companies eye cricket-loving diaspora in the US
Cricket is gaining popularity in the United States, particularly among the South Asian diaspora. Media companies like ESPN and Willow TV have invested heavily in cricket coverage, recognizing the growing clout of South Asian Americans. Investors have also poured over $1 billion into expanding the sport in the US, and cricket stadiums have been built for a new league.
Nawaz Sharif: Pakistan's three-time PM due home from exile
Former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif, is expected to return from self-imposed exile. Sharif, who served three terms as prime minister but did not complete any of them, was removed from office by the military, disqualified by a court, and faced corruption allegations. He made his fortune in steel manufacturing and entered politics in the late 1970s. Sharif had close ties with the military and was known for his economic policies.
World Cup: Action unlikely on PCB's complaint on crowd behaviour in Ahmedabad
A section of fans had heckled Mohammed Rizwan with religious chants when the wicket-keeper batter was waling back to pavilion following his dismissal, prompting the PCB to lodge a complaint with the game's governing body.
"This can only happen in Gujarat": Sanjay Raut questions warm reception for Pakistan cricketers
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut criticized the warm welcome given to the Pakistani cricket team in Gujarat, saying that this would not have been accepted in any other state. He mentioned that the BJP, which formed the government in Maharashtra in the name of Balasaheb Thackeray, should be ashamed of the reception. Raut highlighted Thackeray's stance of not allowing Pakistan to come to India due to the murder of soldiers and Kashmiri Pandits.
Pakistani players praise Virat Kohli's remarkable skills and dedication ahead of India-Pakistan clash
Several notable Pakistani players have praised Indian cricketer Virat Kohli ahead of the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the ICC Cricket World Cup. They commended Kohli for his skills, mindset, dedication, hunger for runs, self-improvement, finishing abilities, and focus as a batsman. Pakistan's top-order batsman, Imam-Ul-Haq, admired Kohli's never-give-up attitude, while pacer Haris Rauf was impressed by Kohli's focus and control.
India vs Pakistan: Cut-off time extended to 90 min, 20 over run chase on cards as well
As per the latest updates, the cut-off time for the game for time is now 12 am (local time) and the 20-over clash between the two sides can begin as late as 10.36 pm (local time), ESPNcricinfo reported, adding that the next inspection will take place at 7.30 pm.
Cricket: Why India and Pakistan will play Asia Cup match in neutral venue? Know venue, inaugural match, final
India and Pakistan will play the Asia Cup match at the neutral venue of Kandy in Sri Lanka. Have the bilateral ties hit cricket hard?
Viacom18 acquires media rights of USA's Major League Cricket tournament
Viacom18's sports network and Major League Cricket (MLC) have inked a media rights agreement that would see the tournament's debut edition airing exclusively on the company's Sports18 channel and the JioCinema app in India. The event will kick off on July 13, when the Texas Super Kings play the Los Angeles Knight Riders at Grand Prairie Stadium outside of Dallas, Texas.
The Day India Cricket Changed
India's historic cricket World Cup victory in 1983 significantly transformed the sport in the country as the players went on to become national icons. The victory also made cricket a lucrative career option. The media and corporate sponsors started taking serious interest in the sport after the win, and many coaching clinics and academies were set up across India.
Pakistan's participation in World Cup in India still uncertain as board awaits busy govt's nod
Pakistan's participation in the 2023 Cricket World Cup is subject to government approval, said Najam Sethi, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The tournament has scheduled a match between India and Pakistan in Ahmedabad, amid political tensions between the two countries.
Pakistan's top security body endorses Army's decision to try May 9 arsonist under Army Act; rights group oppose
The NSC meeting atten-ded by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Defe-nce Minister Khaw-aja Asif, Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, Law Min-ister Azam Nazir Tarar, Inf-ormation Minis-ter Mar-r--i-yum Aurangzeb, Prin-ci-pal Secretary to PM Dr Tauqir Shah and others expressed solidarity with the armed forces and decided to observe May 9 as "black day".
Imran Khan, the cricket star who ditched playboy image to rule Pakistan
Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan who led the country to its only World Cup victory in cricket and a champion of a corruption-free and a prosperous nation, has been arrested following his ousting almost a year ago amid public frustration at high inflation, rising deficits and endemic corruption that he had promised to eliminate. As the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf party, Khan continues to enjoy popularity despite being wounded during a protest march in November where he was calling for snap general elections.
Pakistani pacer Shaheen Afridi marries Shahid Afridi’s daughter Ansha
Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi's daughter Ansha and Pakistan bowler Shaheen Afridi got married on Friday (February 3).
England's Lions win World Cup, break Pakistani hearts
The Pakistani fans were longing for an encore of 1992 when Imran Khan's team created history at this very venue but batting let Babar Azam's side down as 137 for 8 was never going to be good enough. The seasoned Ben Stokes (52 not out off 49 balls) just like the 2019 ODI World Cup, anchored the chase despite occasional scratchiness and had a calm Moeen Ali (19) as an ideal foil.
Cricket festival like never before: India-Pakistan fans light up MCG
Among the 90,293 people present at the ground, at least 60,000 were Indians and the 'Jaya He' chorus created an atmosphere like never before.
New Zealand team to fly out of Pakistan in a chartered flight after abandoning tour
The cricketing world and Pakistanis were left shocked on Friday after just minutes before the start of the first One-Day International between the two teams at the Pindi stadium, New Zealand Cricket CEO David White announced that they were calling their team back after receiving advice of a serious security threat.
Former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi backs Taliban, says it came with positive mindset
"No doubt Taliban have come. But, they have come with a very positive mind. They're allowing ladies to work. They are allowing them to participate in politics. They are supporting cricket...And I believe the Taliban like cricket a lot," Afridi told reporters.
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