Australia names squad for first cricket tour of Pakistan since 1998 Mitchell Marsh and Ashton Agar return to the Australian Test team mix as the squad for the historic Pakistan tour is revealed. ABC News · Feb 7, 2022
Aussies cover all bases for Pakistan tour Travel concerns and unknown playing conditions are behind Australia naming an 18-man squad for their first Test tour of Pakistan since 1998. AAP · Feb 7, 2022
The Justin Langer era is over. What is facing Australian cricket's next generation? The Justin Langer era for Australia's men's cricket team is over, but we will not have to wait long to find out what the future looks like for the side. ABC News · Feb 7, 2022
India’s ‘return’ to Central Asia While the gains from engaging Central Asia may be minimal, non-engagement could be costly The Hindu · Feb 6, 2022
Five Pakistan soldiers killed in attack from Afghanistan, military says Militants firing from inside Afghanistan killed at least five Pakistani soldiers at a border post in northwestern Kurram district on Sunday, the Pakistan military said, the second such attack since Taliban militants took over Kabul in August. Reuters · Feb 6, 2022
Xi Meets Poland, Pakistan Leaders in Olympic Diplomacy Chinese President Xi Jinping met Sunday with leaders from Poland and Pakistan in a flurry of diplomacy on the sidelines of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games. Xi told President Andrzej Duda that China seeks to further improve ties with Poland, whose warm relationship with Beijing has not sat well with… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2022
Lata Mangeshkar and her love for cricket | When Lata pitched in for heroes of 1983 Lata ji had also kept a fast for India’s victory in 2011 World Cup semifinal clash against Pakistan The Hindu · Feb 6, 2022
Xi meets Poland, Pakistan leaders in Olympic diplomacy Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with leaders from Poland and Pakistan in a flurry of diplomacy on the sidelines of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022
When avid cricket fan Lata Mangeshkar fasted for India's victory during 2011 World Cup semis NEW DELHI: Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's love for cricket is no secret and she had her own superstitions like any fan such as fasting for the Indian team's victory during the high voltage World Cup semifinal clash against arch rivals Pakistan in 2011. The Times of India · Feb 6, 2022
Pakistan: Areas Cleared after Militant Attacks Kill 9 Troops Pakistan's military said security forces cleared two areas in a southwestern province of separatist militants after they attacked two army camps, leaving nine soldiers dead and six others wounded. Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2022
Pakistan: Areas cleared after militant attacks kill 9 troops Pakistan’s military says security forces have cleared two areas in a southwestern province of separatist militants after they attacked two army camps The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022
Pakistan says it has killed 20 insurgents in three days of clashes Twenty militants and nine soldiers were killed in recent days during insurgent attacks on two military bases in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province and the military's response, the military said on Saturday. Reuters · Feb 5, 2022
Your lives are in danger, police warn Pakistani dissidents in UK Exiles advised to keep a low profile as hitman is convicted in London The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2022
India not to be intimidated by new experimentation being done by Pak., says Jitendra Singh He said if there is any pending issue between Pakistan and India it is that part of Jammu and Kashmir which continues to be under the illegal occupation of the neighbouring country. The Hindu · Feb 5, 2022
ABC News · Feb 4, 2022 Cricket Australia approve revised schedule for Pakistan tour in March Cricket Australia has approved the March tour of Pakistan, marking the first time the men's national team have returned to the country since 1998.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2022 At least 21 dead after Pakistan army clashes with militants for third day Official says separatists’ assault timed to ‘sabotage’ prime minister Imran Khan’s visit to China
The Hindu · Feb 4, 2022 Pakistan, South Africa finish on a high Two-time champions Pakistan and South Africa both signed off their U-19 World Cup campaigns with contrasting victories. Pakistan eased past Sri Lanka in the fifth place playoff after the two sides’ ch
The Conversation · Feb 4, 2022 South African scientists on discovering omicron, plus how culture informs people's emotional reaction to music – The Conversation Weekly podcast transcript This is a transcript of The Conversation Weekly podcast episode: South African scientists on the inside story of discovering omicron – and what their experience can offer the world about future variants, published on February 3, 2022.
The Conversation · Feb 4, 2022 Beijing Olympics: why Pakistan is sending one athlete and eight ministers to the winter Games There may be a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics by a number of western countries, including Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, but Pakistan is sending a high level delegation. The prime minister, Imran Khan, and seven of his ministers were at the opening ceremony…
Bristol Post · Feb 4, 2022 Gloucestershire batsman Ian Cockbain has global appeal as he becomes hired T20 gun Ian Cockbain has made a major impact in Australia's Big Bash after a late call-up and is now ready to show what he can do in Pakistan's Super League
Reuters · Feb 4, 2022 Pakistani military conduct search for militants 38 hours after base attacks Pakistani security forces were conducting search operations on Friday to flush out militants suspected of hiding near two military bases attacked by insurgents on Wednesday, which killed seven soldiers and 13 of their own, in the latest violence in the southwestern Balochistan province.
The Times of India · Feb 4, 2022 Pakistan bans hockey player, member of 1984 LA Olympics gold medal winning team, for criticising PM Imran Khan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's sports authorities have banned for 10 years hockey player Rashid-ul-Hasan, a member of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics gold medal -winning team, for allegedly using offensive language against Prime Minister Imran Khan, a media report said on Friday.
The Hindu · Feb 4, 2022 Cricket Australia approves first tour of Pakistan in 24 years Australia will play three Tests - in Rawalpindi, Karachi and Lahore - three one-day internationals and a T20I during the full tour starting next month
The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2022 Uncertainty remains over Justin Langer as Cricket Australia plan further talks Justin Langer’s fate remains unknown after the Cricket Australia board met but were unable to end six months of speculation about the coach’s future
AAP · Feb 4, 2022 Australia to go ahead with Pakistan tour Cricket Australia has approved the March tour of Pakistan, marking the first time the men's national team have returned to the country since 1998.