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  • PCB officially refuse NOCs of Babar, Rizwan, and Shaheen for Global T20 League

    PCB officially refuse NOCs of Babar, Rizwan, and Shaheen for Global T20 League

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to not issue No Objection Letters (NOC) to Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi for the Global T20 League.

    The board decided this after consulting with the selection committee due to the national team’s unusual engagements.

    According to the statement issued by PCB, “After taking into consideration Pakistan’s busy and packed cricket calendar from August 2024 to March 2025, which includes nine International Cricket Council (ICC) World Test Championship matches and next year’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025, and following consultations with the three players as well as the national selection committee, it has been decided to decline their requests.”

    “The three are all-format cricketers, and their services are expected to be required in the upcoming eight months, during which Pakistan will play nine Tests, 14 ODIS, and nine T20Is. As such, and in line with the PCB’s workload management policy, it is in the best interest of Pakistan Cricket and the players that they skip the upcoming event in Canada so that they are in their best mental and physical shape for the season, which commences with the two-Test series against Bangladesh.”

    Earlier, the PCB had also declined permission to Naseem Shah for The Hundred.

    In the meantime, the PCB has approved NOCS for Asif Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Amir, and Mohammad Nawaz. The four players are predominantly white-ball cricketers, while Iftikhar and Nawaz are centrally contracted players.

  • Women’s T20 Asia Cup: Pakistan will face India today

    Women’s T20 Asia Cup will start today in Sri Lanka. The opening match of the event will be between UAE and Nepal while in the second match, the teams of Pakistan and India will face each other.

    Under the auspices of the Asian Cricket Council, the opening match of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup will be played in the city of Dambulla, Sri Lanka, in which the women’s teams of Nepal and UAE will try their claws, the second match will be between traditional rivals Pakistan and India.

    The Asia Cup trophy was unveiled yesterday. During the photo session, the players also performed a wonderful dance. The Green Shirts also took part in a practice session in Dambulla. The players excelled in batting, bowling and fielding.

    Group A includes teams from Pakistan, India, Nepal and the United Arab Emirates, while Group B includes Bangladesh, Malaysia, Thailand and hosts Sri Lanka. The top 2 teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals, and the final of the Asia Cup will be played on July 28.

  • France bans women’s hijab at Paris Olympics

    France bans women’s hijab at Paris Olympics

    France has banned women’s hijabs at the Paris Olympics for its athletes, leading to a strong condemnation by the human rights organization Amnesty International.

    “The ban on French female athletes wearing the hijab at the Olympic Games violated international human rights law and also exposed the weakness of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).”

    France was the first country to enact laws against the fundamental rights of female athletes internationally. The denial of the religious rights of female athletes at the Olympics shows the hypocrisy of the French authorities.

    Anna Bliss, an international researcher on women’s rights in Europe, said, “Banning the hijab would have a devastating effect on Muslim women and girls at all levels of French sports. Banning French athletes from competing in the Olympic and Paralympic Games with the hijab also makes a mockery of claims that Paris 2024 is the first gender-equal Olympics.”

    The French Senate passed a law banning the hijab in sporting events, under which religious signs or symbols are prohibited in competitions organized by sports federations.

  • England creates unique record in 147-year history of Test cricket

    England creates unique record in 147-year history of Test cricket

    The England cricket team has set a unique world record in the second Test match of the series against the West Indies.

    On Thursday, West Indies won the toss and invited England to bat first.

    Zach Crawley was then dismissed for zero as the inning started, but Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope batted aggressively and took the team’s score to 50 runs in just 4.2 overs (26 balls).

    This is the fastest fifty scored by any team in the 147-years-old history of Test cricket. England completed 50 runs in 4.3 overs against South Africa in 1994.

    The England team scored 416 runs at the end of the first day in the second Test against the West Indies.

  • Hardik Pandya and Nataša Stanković part ways

    Hardik Pandya and Nataša Stanković part ways

    Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya and his wife, Serbian model and actress Nataša Stanković, announced their separation with mutual consent.

    Pandya and Stankovic released an official joint statement on social media: “After four years of being together, Natasa and I have decided to mutually part ways. We tried our best together and gave it our all, and we believe this is in the best interest of both of us. This was a tough decision for us, given the joy, mutual respect, and companionship we enjoyed together as we grew a family. We are blessed with Agastya, who will continue to be at the center of our lives, and we will co-parent with him to ensure that we give him everything we can for his happiness.”

    Requesting his fans, he wrote, “We sincerely request your support and understanding to give us privacy during this difficult and sensitive time.”

    News of the separation came out a few months ago, and Hardik Pandya formally announced it today through a social media message.

    Hardik Pandya married his long-time love on 31 May 2020 in a court in Mumbai.

  • ICC suffers millions of Dollars loss during T20 World Cup

    ICC suffers millions of Dollars loss during T20 World Cup

    The T20 World Cup 2024, held in America and West Indies, has cost the International Cricket Council (ICC) millions of dollars.

    According to Express, the ICC has suffered a loss of $167 million (more than PKR 46 billion 50 crore) due to poor management and efforts to promote cricket in America.

    Members of the ICC will ask questions in the board meeting on financial and operational matters scheduled in Sri Lanka this month. Important decisions are expected.

    The council has constituted an independent committee which will submit its report.

    Reports say that the managing company requested $20 million from the ICC in addition to the approved budget.

  • Here is how Pakistanis can adopt eSports as a career and earn money

    Here is how Pakistanis can adopt eSports as a career and earn money

    eSports, or competitive video gaming, is becoming a popular career choice worldwide, but most Pakistanis are unaware of this field. Pakistan, a country with a population of 25 crore, has a smaller eSports audience than Nepal, which has a maximum population of three crores. eSports could be a massive source of income.

    Here’s a simple guide on how to start eSports:

    Step 1: Choose Your Game

    Choose a game you love and are good at, such as Dota 2, League of Legends, PUBG, or FIFA. According to the number of streamers in Pakistan, most Pakistanis are PUBG lovers.

    Step 2: Practice Regularly

    Like any other sport, practice is crucial. Spend time daily improving your skills and learning game strategies.

    Step 3: Join a Community

    Connect with other players by joining online forums, local clubs, or social media pages that organize matches and scrims. This will help you learn from others and stay updated on tournaments.

    Step 4: Participate in Tournaments

    Start with local or online tournaments. These competitions help you gain experience and recognition. On this level, your device matters a lot with your skills. You should have a high-end device to avoid lag during your gameplay. Most competitive players prefer iPhones above 13 or 13 pro max. But when you play globally, they provide their own mobile devices, which are mostly high-end Android devices.

    But in games like Tekken or other console games, you must play them on your gaming device.

    Making Money in eSports:

    Many eSports tournaments offer cash prizes. The prize pool level increased from regional to global on different levels.

    You can earn money on Twitch and YouTube by streaming and uploading your gameplay. Build an audience; you can earn through ads, donations, and sponsorships.

    Apart from this, almost all games have affiliate programs, depending on the number of followers you have. They pay you for playing their games. Many Pakistani YouTubers are currently affiliated with PUBG mobile, such as StarAnonymous, FM Radio Gaming, Mr Jayplays, Baba Op, and many other small creatures like Falin Star, How Brand, and Unknown Op. Mr Jayplays also streamed GTA 5, so he may be affiliated with them, too.

    As you gain popularity, companies start sponsoring you. They provide financial support in exchange for promoting their products like you use their mics, headphones, or any gear used in gaming.

    Grooming on Social Media:

    Use platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Share your achievements, gaming tips, short videos, and behind-the-scenes content. You can quickly grow on TikTok and shift your audience to YouTube or any platform to earn Money.

    Post regularly and maintain a consistent schedule. This keeps your audience engaged and helps you grow your following. You can partner with other gamers and content creators. This expands your reach and introduces you to new audiences.

  • PCB asks BCCI for written evidence of govt refusal

    PCB asks BCCI for written evidence of govt refusal

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for written proof of the Indian government’s refusal to allow Pakistan to host the Champions Trophy 2025.

    PCB has said that if the Indian government refuses to allow its team to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025, it should be in writing, an Indian News Agency has reported. The Indian Cricket Board will provide the letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC).

    PCB sources added that India should have informed them and the ICC in writing about their arrival at least five to six months before the tournament.

    Last year, BCCI refused to play the Asia Cup in Pakistan by putting pressure on the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), due to which the tournament was played in Sri Lanka and Pakistan as a ‘hybrid model’.

    However, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi has clarified to the ICC that he will not back down from hosting the Champions Trophy 2025. ICC is responsible for India’s participation in the event.

    Indian media published reports that the ICC has started considering transferring the tournament from Pakistan, but later, the vice president of the Indian board, Rajeev Shukla, rejected these reports.

  • Suryakumar Yadav likely to become Indian T20 team captain

    Suryakumar Yadav likely to become Indian T20 team captain

    The Indian Cricket Board has decided to appoint Suryakumar Yadav as the captain of the T20 team in place of vice-captain Hardik Pandya for the Sri Lanka tour.

    Surya will take over from former captain Rohit Sharma, who has retired from T20 internationals.

    Hardik was Rohit’s deputy in the T20 World Cup and is a more experienced captain, leading India in three ODIs and 16 T20Is and leading Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

    Suryakumar has captained Mumbai Indians in IPL and also led India in the T20 series against Australia last November.

  • Hardik Pandya’s wife left India along with son

    Hardik Pandya’s wife left India along with son

    Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya’s wife, Serbian actress and model Nataša Stanković has left India and gone to Serbia with her son.

    According to Indian media reports, videos of Natasha Stankovich leaving India, in which she and her son Agastya are seen at the Mumbai airport, are going viral on various social media platforms.

    On the other hand, the model has also shared a story about this on Instagram. In his Insta story, he shared pictures of himself packing a bag and driving a car.