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Radio France Internationale · Sep 21, 2024

'Dosti-yaari with umpires saves us': Pakistan all-rounder makes big revelation

Pakistan allrounder Faheem Ashraf has made a huge revelation on the sidelines of the Champions Cup, admitting that friendship with umpires saves players in domestic cricket where they often exchange phone numbers.

The Times of India · Sep 21, 2024

England Test tour schedule for Pakistan finally confirmed 17 days before start

The schedule for England’s Test series in Pakistan has finally been confirmed, just 17 days before play gets under way, with the PCB deciding to move only the second game

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024

Pakistan police arrest key suspect in gang rape of a woman polio worker

Pakistani police say they have arrested the key suspect in the gang rape of a woman polio worker who was assaulted by three men during last week’s vaccination campaign

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024

Not thinking about outcome, just trying to follow the process: Bangladesh skipper Shanto

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto emphasized focusing on process and adaptability as his team prepares to face India in the opening Test starting Thursday. The match, to be held in Chennai, follows Bangladesh's historic 2-0 away series win against Pakistan, the first in their 24-year Test history.

The Times of India · Sep 18, 2024

Security threat! When New Zealand called off Pakistan tour minutes before play

NEW DELHI: New Zealand abruptly withdrew from their limited-overs series in Pakistan just minutes before the start of the first ODI in Rawalpindi, citing a security threat in September 2021.

The Times of India · Sep 18, 2024

Gautam Gambhir ahead of India's Test series against Bangladesh: 'The winning style is the best style'

NEW DELHI: India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, addressed the media in Chennai ahead of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, which is set to begin on Thursday. Gambhir emphasized that India's focus will be on playing with intent, leaving no room for complacency against a Bangladesh side that recently claimed…

The Times of India · Sep 18, 2024

India vs Bangladesh Tests: It's one-sided on paper, but what does the form guide say

NEW DELHI: India batting legend Rahil Dravid's last instruction as head coach to modern day great Virat Kohli was to complete his trophy cabinet. In his last dressing room talk, Dravid told Kohli, "one red to go, tick it." Dravid was talking about the World Test Championship (WTC), a trophy…

The Times of India · Sep 18, 2024

India's Disputed Kashmir Votes After Special Status Scrapped

Indian-administered Kashmir votes on Wednesday in the first local elections since the cancellation of its special semi-autonomous status sparked fury in the troubled Himalayan territory, which is also claimed by Pakistan.

International Business Times · Sep 18, 2024

‘Utter disillusionment’: Kashmir sees first election since 2014 as chance to reject Modi

Unusually high turnout expected in what is also first vote since Indian PM stripped region of statehood five years ago

The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2024