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  • Another important Pakistan bowler ruled out of Australia series

    Another important Pakistan bowler ruled out of Australia series

    In another setback to the Pakistan team, left-arm spinner Nouman Ali has been ruled out of the Test series with Australia.

    According to Geo sources, Nauman Ali has undergone surgery after being diagnosed with appendicitis, and doctors have advised him complete rest.

    Sources say that the bowler will not be able to play the remaining two Tests against Australia. Before the Perth Test, Nouman Ali got a cut on his finger, ruling him out of the first Test.

    It should be noted that Khurram Shehzad, who made his debut in the absence of Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf, is also out of the series due to injury. In his place, the responsibility of the fast bowling department will be on the shoulders of Shaheen Shah Afridi as well as Hasan Ali or Mir Hamza.

  • Usman Khawaja’s emotional message on supporting Palestine has moved the internet

    Usman Khawaja’s emotional message on supporting Palestine has moved the internet

    Australian batsman Usman Khawaja released an emotional message on social media to support Palestine after wearing shoes that said ‘All Lives Matter’ in the colours of the Palestinian flag.

    He requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Cricket Australia (CA) to permit him to support Palestine on-field.

    Earlier, during the first Test match played in Perth against Pakistan, Usman wore a black armband.

    ICC charged the Australian opener, calling the armband a personal promotion.

    During a practice session before the Perth Test, the Kangaroos opener wore shoes with a pro-Palestinian slogan on them, but Cricket Australia and the ICC took action against him, after which he participated in the game with a black armband against Israeli atrocities.

    In his message Usman Khawaja said, “I don’t have any agendas other than trying to shine a light on what I feel, passionately, really strongly about. I’m trying to do in the most respectful way possible what around my shoes was really.”

    “I thought about it for a while where I was going to write. I made sure that I didn’t want to segregate different parts of the population, religious beliefs, and communities, hence why I’ve kept religion out of this. I want it to be really broad and open, mind speaking, because I’m talking about humanitarian issues.”

    “I’m talking about Article One or the Unified Declaration of Human Rights. That is the crux of it. The reason I’m doing it is because it hit me hard. You know, I told Nick just this morning that. When I’m looking at my Instagram I’m seeing kids, innocent kids, videos of them dying, and passing away. That’s what’s hit me the hardest”.

    I just imagine my young daughter in my arms is the same thing, I get emotional talking about it right now again, and for me, that’s the reason I’m doing this. I don’t have any hidden agendas. If anything, you know, this brings up more negativity towards me. People come and start attacking me. I don’t get anything out of this. I just feel like it’s my responsibility to speak up on this”.

    “We live in such a beautiful country. I’m blessed to be able to go to Australia. I can walk outside. I have to worry about a thing. My kids can do the same. I just want that for the rest of the world. And that’s the reason I’m saying this”.

  • ‘Bhai, mujhay apki hat chahiye’; Babar’s adorable reply to female fan

    ‘Bhai, mujhay apki hat chahiye’; Babar’s adorable reply to female fan

    A video of former national team captain Babar Azam’s cute response to a female fan’s request for a hat in Melbourne has gone viral.

    Before the Melbourne Test, players are engaged in practice sessions where bowling, fielding, and batting practice is going on. Batting master Babar Azam was giving autographs to fans when a female fan said, “Brother, I want your hat.”

    Babar Azam smiled and said, “I have one too.” The woman said “You take one more.”

    King Babar, as his fans fondly refer to him, replied, “You can take it from me at the end of the over.”

    The video has fans enthralled as yet another example of Babar’s humility and love for his followers.

  • Tom Curran’s tussle with umpire costs him dearly

    Tom Curran’s tussle with umpire costs him dearly

    English cricketer Tom Curran’s tussle with an umpire on the field has cost him dearly. A video recently went viral in which Tom was seen misbehaving with the umpire.

    Tom Curran has now been banned for four matches in the Big Bash League (BBL) for misbehaving and disobeying the umpire’s instructions.

    The incident occurred before the match between the Sydney Sixers and the Hobart Hurricanes on December 11 when Tom Curran did not follow the umpire’s instructions not to run on the wicket in practice.

    For the first time, the fourth umpire warned him not to run on the wicket, but when Tom started to do the same for the second time, the umpire stood in the way and stopped him. However, Tom ran towards the umpire and then walked out of the pitch. The umpire expressed anger at this, at which point Tom Curran responded rudely to him.

    The incident happened on Thursday after which the cricketer was handed a four-match ban by Cricket Australia.

    Under this punishment, Curran, who represents Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash, will not be able to play the next four matches on behalf of his team.

    Curran will also play for Islamabad United in Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9.

  • ICC takes action against Usman Khawaja for wearing black armband

    ICC takes action against Usman Khawaja for wearing black armband

    The International Cricket Council (ICC) indicted Australian opener Usman Khawaja for wearing a black armband during the Perth Test against Pakistan.

    According to the ICC, Usman Khawaja violated the rules by his act of promoting a personal message, he did not seek permission from the Australian cricket board and the ICC before wearing the black armband.

    It should be remembered that the Australian batsman batted wore a black armband in the first Test against Pakistan and his move was to express solidarity with the Palestinian people.

  • Pakistan’s Huzaifa wins silver medal in US Open Under-19 Squash Championship

    Pakistan’s Huzaifa wins silver medal in US Open Under-19 Squash Championship

    Huzaifa Ibrahim, a young player from Pakistan, has won the silver medal in the United States (US) Open Under-19 Squash Championship played in the American city of Philadelphia.

    Huzaifa Ibrahim, a player of the Pakistan Army, faced Rishi Srivastava of America in the final. Huzaifa won the first game by 5-11 while Rishi Srivastava won the second game with 11-13 after a tight contest.

    Srivastava won two games by 5-11 and 5-11 to claim the title while Huzaifa was awarded the silver medal for finishing second.

    A total of 128 players from 30 countries participated in the championship and Huzaifa Ibrahim reached the final by winning six consecutive matches. He won the silver medal due to his unparalleled performance, making Pakistan proud.

  • Khurram Shehzad out of Test series against Australia

    Khurram Shehzad out of Test series against Australia

    National cricket team fast bowler Khurram Shehzad has been ruled out of the Test series against Australia.

    According to media reports, Shehzad has been ruled out of the Test series due to a rib fracture. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will come to a decision after consultation with the specialist.

    The pacer’s rehab will start at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). Khurram Shehzad complained of pain during the Perth Test.

    He dismissed five players in his debut Test, bowling a total of 38 overs in both innings of the first Test match.

  • Shadab Khan appointed brand ambassador of Punjab Police

    Shadab Khan appointed brand ambassador of Punjab Police

    Punjab Police has appointed Shadab Khan, the all-rounder of the Pakistan Cricket Team, as its brand ambassador.

    Shadab Khan met Inspector General (IG) Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, on this occasion the national cricketer was given the rank of honorary Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). Shadab saluted and thanked IG Punjab for appointing an honorary DSP.

    While stating on social media, Shadab Khan said “I am happy that he is becoming a part of the Punjab Police, IG Punjab and police department made me honorary DSP. I am proud of it, I encourage my future generation to join government departments and serve the country.”

  • King Babar back on number-one spot in ODI rankings

    Pakistan’s star batsman Babar Azam has regained the number one position in the ICC ODI batsmen’s rankings as Shubman Gil drops to the second spot after being ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against South Africa.

    Babar Azam is on first position with 824 rating points while Gill is on the second position with 810 points. Virat Kohli is third with 775 points.

    Babar’s poor performance in the Perth Test, in which Pakistan was defeated by 360 runs, has seen him drop from fourth to fifth with 801 rating points on Test rankings. His contributions in the Perth Test included 21 runs in the first innings and 14 runs in the second innings. Kane Williamson continues to lead the Test batsman rankings with 864 rating points.

  • Government takes notice of virtual advertising of gambling companies during Perth Test

    Government takes notice of virtual advertising of gambling companies during Perth Test

    Pakistan government has taken notice of virtual advertisements of gambling companies in the Australia Test series on December 6 on Wednesday.

    The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has taken notice of surrogate virtual advertising in the Perth Test, issuing a notice yesterday. The notice has been issued to several institutions including the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV), and Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA).

    Surrogate advertising and gambling companies are banned in Pakistan.

    There were no advertisements on the field while the Test was being played, but in Pakistan, the broadcast of the match on state TV showed advertisements of gambling companies, via virtual advertising in which ads are placed with the help of software.

    The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, expressing displeasure, has urged PTV and the Board to strictly implement the ban.

    The notice states that despite the government’s ban, the logos of betting companies were on air on TV, asking that the matter be investigated.