Pakistan national cricket team bounced back strongly to defeat Bangladesh national cricket team in the second ODI, levelling the three-match series. However, despite Pakistan’s convincing win, the match continued to be overshadowed by the controversial run-out of Salman Ali Agha during Pakistan’s innings.Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz addressed the incident after the match, explaining his...
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Salman Ali Agha reprimanded after controversial run-out in 2nd ODI
Salman Ali Agha during 2nd ODI (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: After the second ODI between Pakistan and Bangladesh at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday, Pakistan batter Salman Ali Agha was officially reprimanded for showing frustration after being run out.The incident happened in the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings when Agha was dismissed following...
‘I apologise’: Trump aide Laura Loomer apologises for ‘anti-India’ posts on social media
(Photo credit: AP) NEW DELHI: American far-right activist and staunch supporter of US President Donald Trump, Laura Loomer on Saturday apologised for some of her earlier “anti-India” social media posts after it sparked backlash online for being racist and derogatory.Speaking at the India Today conclave, Loomer addressed criticism over several posts she had made on...
India’s Nobel paradox: Why Mahatma Gandhi remains the most famous non-winner
An AI-generated image Almost 130 years after Alfred Nobel’s death, the prize named after him continues to be among the world’s most coveted honours, recognising extraordinary achievements in fields such as physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, peace, and economic sciences.A widely recounted, though sometimes disputed, story about the Swedish businessman, chemist, and inventor of dynamite suggests...
The Hundred: Will PAK allow Abrar to earn PKR 7 crore during bilateral commitments?
Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed celebrates during the T20 World Cup. (AP) NEW DELHI: In a rare instance of a Pakistani cricketer being picked by an Indian Premier League (IPL)-backed franchise, Abrar Ahmed‘s signing at The Hundred auction could leave the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in a tricky spot, with the spinner’s availability potentially clashing with Pakistan’s...
‘Surviving loan by loan’: Pak’s wallet could take another hit from soaring oil prices
As the Middle East war continues to escalate, tensions are mounting for the South Asian nation of Pakistan. The country is facing an economic crisis as Iran has disrupted fuel shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, its main oil supply route. Pakistan relies on Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates for over 85% of...
MS Dhoni’s last IPL season? Ex-cricketer makes big prediction
MS Dhoni (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League could be the “last time” fans see MS Dhoni playing for Chennai Super Kings.As the IPL 2026 season approaches, discussions around Dhoni’s retirement have once again gathered momentum. Gautam Gambhir reflects on India’s World...
Iran strike on UAE’s Fujairah port oil terminal triggers huge fire – watch
(Picture from X) The UAE once again bore the brunt of the Middle East crisis as Iran reportedly struck oil storage facilities at the port of Fujairah on Saturday, triggering a massive blaze at the strategic oil terminal, according to reports cited by Türkiye Today.A fire broke out at oil storage facilities in Fujairah following...
America’s low-cost reply to Iran’s Shahed drones? US launches LUCAS from aircraft carrier – watch
Video released by US Navy (Video/X) The United States Navy has released a video showing the launch of its Low‑cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drone from the flight deck of the USS Santa Barbara in the Arabian Gulf.The clip shows the first-ever launch of the LUCAS drone from a naval ship, highlighting the growing...
‘We’re going to create … ‘: Suryakumar Yadav pens emotional note
Suryakumar Yadav (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav marked a special milestone as he completed five years in international cricket. His journey with the national team began on March 14, 2022, when he made his debut against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Coincidentally, it was the same venue where...
