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  • Video: Shakib Al Hassan allegedly tries to beat a fan for taking a selfie

    Video: Shakib Al Hassan allegedly tries to beat a fan for taking a selfie

    A video of Bangladesh cricketer Shakib Al Hasan has gone viral in which he can be seen abusing one of his fans ago is trying to take a selfie.

    The incident took place ahead of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) 2024 match between Sheikh Jamal Dhanmundi Club (SJDC) and Prime Bank Cricket Club.

    In the video, it can be seen that before the toss, Shakib Al Hassan is talking to the head coach, Sheikh Salahuddin. A young man tries to take a selfie with Shakib Al Hasan while Shakib Al Hasan tries to take away his mobile phone. The fan is pushed back, grabbing him by the neck, then at the same time try to slap him.

    Shakib was previously involved in controversies with players and umpires.

    In 2015, in Bangladesh Premier League, Shakib vented his anger on an umpire, after which he was banned for one match also a fine of $250 was imposed on him.

    On October 2010, Shakib threatened to hit a member of ground staff with a bat for moving the sightscreen in front of him during a Bangladesh-New Zealand ODI.

    On October 2019, Shakib was banned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for failing to report an approach from a bookie. He returned after the ban in January 2021.

  • Pakistan cricket team reaches Ireland under leadership of Babar Azam

    Pakistan cricket team reaches Ireland under leadership of Babar Azam

    Pakistan’s 17-member cricket team has reached Ireland to play a three-matchT20 series under the leadership of Babar Azam.

    The national cricket team will rest today and the first training session will be on May 9. The T20 matches will be played in Dublin on May 12, 10 and 14.

    The Pakistan cricket team will reach England after completing the tour of Ireland to play a four match T20 series before T20 world cup. This series will start from May 22 to May 30.

    Babar Azam (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Muhammad Abbas Afridi, Muhammad Amir, Muhammad Rizwan, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Usman Khan are included in squad.

  • Usman Qadir reveals dirty politics in Pakistan Cricket Board

    Usman Qadir reveals dirty politics in Pakistan Cricket Board

    Pakistan cricket team leg spinner Usman Qadir has revealed the dirty politics in Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

    In a recent interview on YouTube channel ‘Hafiz Muhammad Imran’ Usman Qadir said, “When I got injured in a bilateral series against England, PCB forcefully took me to the New Zealand tour.”

    “I was not allowed to bowl in the nets and was asked to get an additional X-ray test instead. My X-rays showed two fractures while I initially was diagnosed with just one fracture.”

    Video Credit: Hafiz Muhammad Imran Official

    He said, “PCB hired an Australian doctor for staging a conspiracy as his refusal to declare me fit led to the exclusion from Pakistan’s T20 World Cup squad in 2022.”

    Later, Usman Qadir said, “The Australian doctor admitted his error. However, I was already dropped from the Pakistan team.”

    Qadir claims to have evidence of the conspiracy, but he couldn’t defend himself because nobody on the board or the team listened to him.

  • Video: 11-year-old boy died after being hit on groin by cricket ball

    Video: 11-year-old boy died after being hit on groin by cricket ball

    An 11-year-old boy died after being hit by a ball on the groin while playing cricket in Pune, India.

    According to Indian media reports, sixth grade Pune student Shambhu Kalidas was playing cricket with his siblings at a local club when the ball hit him in the groin.

    In a video that has surfaced on social media, it can be seen that Shambhu was bowling when the powerful shot played by the batsman hit him directly. As the ball hits, Shambhu collapses in pain and his friends rush to his aid.

    Shambhu was immediately rushed to a nearby private hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

    The police say that the actual cause of death will be revealed after an autopsy, however, the police have registered a case of accidental death of the boy.

  • Our government will decide if we go to Pakistan for Champions Trophy: BCCI

    Our government will decide if we go to Pakistan for Champions Trophy: BCCI

    The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla, talking about the Indian team’s arrival in Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025, has said in a statement that there is still time for the Champions Trophy and the government will decide whether to go to Pakistan or not.

    “We will do what the government tells us about the Champions Trophy and we will send the Indian team to Pakistan when the government allows it,” Shukla said.

    The International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to be held in Pakistan in February next year. According to the proposed schedule, the Champions Trophy matches will be held in three venues of Pakistan, notably in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi.

  • Pakistan wins gold, bronze medals in Asian Jujitsu Championship

    Pakistan wins gold, bronze medals in Asian Jujitsu Championship

    During the Asian Jujitsu Championship held in Abu Dhabi, Pakistan’s five-member team won one gold and two bronze medals.

    In the Under-18 Du Classic event, Muhammad Yusuf Ali and Umar Yasin won the Gold Medal for Pakistan by defeating Kazakhstan in the final.

    Apart from this, Isra Wasim and Kainat Arif bagged two bronze medals for Pakistan in the senior women’s category of Do Show and Do Classic respectively.

    Chairman of Pakistan Jujitsu Federation Khalil Ahmed Khan has congratulated the athletes on their success.

  • Muhammad Amir’s departure for Ireland postponed due to visa delays

    Muhammad Amir’s departure for Ireland postponed due to visa delays

    Pakistan cricket team’s fast bowler Muhammad Amir’s departure for Ireland has been postponed due to delays in visa processes.

    The Pakistani team is scheduled to leave for a tour of Ireland and England at 1.30 am on Tuesday, but one of the key members of the squad, Muhammad Amir, will not be with them.

    Amir’s visa delay is likely linked to concerns over his previous involvement in spot-fixing in 2010, which led to a brief prison sentence in the UK. This is not the first time Aamir has faced visa delays. A similar situation happened during Pakistan’s previous tour to Ireland and England in 2018.

  • Honorary Captain rank given for one day to boxer Amir Khan

    Honorary Captain rank given for one day to boxer Amir Khan

    World-famous Pakistani-born British boxer Amir Khan has been given the rank of honorary captain for a day by the Pakistan Army in recognition of his achievements.

    A ceremony was held to confer the rank of honorary captain on the boxer.

    Khan said on the occasion, “Pakistan Army has always played an important role in the promotion of sports. I always supported the Army because it is our pride.”

    “I will continue to play my part for the promotion of sports in Pakistan. Pakistani youth should participate more in sports, I intend to open more boxing academies in Pakistan.”

    “I had a meeting with Army Chief General Asim Munir, I am thankful to Pakistan Army for honoring me, we feel very safe when we come to Pakistan. One day we will win medals in Commonwealth and Olympics.”

    Earlier Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi helped him to reopen his boxing academy in Islamabad.

  • PUBG mobile apologises to Muslim players for using Islamic calligraphy in game

    PUBG mobile apologises to Muslim players for using Islamic calligraphy in game

    Popular video game PUBG Mobile apologises to Muslim players for using Islamic calligraphy in the game, which some users found offensive.

    PUBG Mobile recently found itself deep in controversy after Muslim players raised concerns regarding the use of Islamic calligraphy in the game. Muslim users complained that the use of Islamic calligraphy in the game was unnecessary and could hurt religious sentiment.

    Pakistan PUBG mobile creators are stressing that PUBG mobile terminate the contract with the team who designed the theme, and also create a review team to avoid the issue from recurring again.

    In response to the backlash, PUBG Mobile issued an apology message on Instagram saying, “Dear PUBG MOBILE Players, We would like to address the concerns raised over an unintentionally used image of Islamic calligraphic art in one of our recent promotional videos. We are deeply sorry that it offended some of our users. We understand the importance of respecting different religious beliefs and sensitivities and hence we have removed that asset.”

    “We value and respect all religions and strive to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. We will continue to listen to our users as we improve our game development and vetting exercise to ensure our game is sensitive to the different religions, cultures, and practices of our users. We thank our users for bringing this to our attention and help us improve our content.”

    Earlier, PUBG mobile was under fire for using an ‘Illuminati sign’ on an ultimate suit.

  • Hassan Ali hasn’t been selected by one person, seven selectors made the decision: Babar Azam

    Hassan Ali hasn’t been selected by one person, seven selectors made the decision: Babar Azam

    Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam has said that Hassan Ali hasn’t been selected by one person, seven selectors made the decision.

    In a pre-departure press conference at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, a journalist asked Babar Azam, “Wasim Junior and Zaman Khan were in the team since the last two years, but now Hassan Ali is selected along with Haris Rauf. Do you think Hassan is a better death-over bowler than Zaman Khan?”

    In response to the question, Babar Azam said, Hassan Ali hasn’t been selected by one person, seven selectors made the decision. Selectors brought him in as the backup bowler, he is an experienced bowler but Zaman Khan is also a good bowler but he is less experienced.”

    “He is not in 15-member squad, he is a part-time bowler. It’s not like someone has selected him, there are seven selectors and they took that decision that is better for Pakistan cricket.”

    In response to a question on rotation policy in the upcoming series, Babar said, “I think now the World Cup is near and there is less time for rotation policy. We will try to make the best playing eleven.”

    In response to a question on injustice with Muhammad Ali selection in the team, Babar said, “He is a new bowler. During the Pakistan Super League (PSL), he was struggling outside Multan, I think he needs more time, he is part of our plans.”

    Pakistan will play a three-match T20 series against Ireland on May 10 and also play a four-match T20 series against England from May 22 to May 30.