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ICC reprimands Salman Agha for on-field outburst following controversial run-out vs Bangladesh in 2nd ODI

Dhaka: The International Cricket Council (ICC) reprimanded Salman Ali Agha for his outburst following the controversial run-out dismissal in the second ODI of the three-match series against Bangladesh. The ICC match referee, Neeyamur Rashid, charged him one demerit for abusing cricket equipment as well. Salman was visibly not pleased with his dismissal in the 39th over of Pakistan's innings. Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz stopped the ball hit by Mohammad Rizwan off his own bowling with his boot. However, Salman was right in his path at the non-striker's end and both of them collided. The ball trickled to a halt…

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Were Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman injured during the T20 World Cup? PCB to probe into matter

Lahore: Pakistan Cricket is never short of drama and controversy. The press conference from the Pakistan selectors has triggered a massive debate in the country as Aaqib Javed claimed that Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman were carrying injuries during the T20 World Cup. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to conduct an inquiry, as Javed requested the board to investigate the matter and why the issue only came to light after the competition. Aaqib Javed made these allegations in the presence of other selectors - Asad Shafiq, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Misbah-ul-Haq in the press conference. "Fakhar is also injured…

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Jasprit Bumrah is Usman Tariq of fast bowlers: Pakistan selector Aaqib Javed makes bizarre comparison

New Delhi: Pakistan selector Aaqib Javed sparked a massive debate today, calling Jasprit Bumrah 'the Usman Tariq of fast bowlers'. He was the joint-leading wicket-taker of the recently T20 World Cup during India's triump, accounting for 14 wickets, the same as Varun Chakaravarthy. Comparing Bumrah to Tariq is unusual as the latter finished with only 10 wickets to his name in five innings. Javed was drawing parallels between Bumrah and Tariq's actions, even as questions were raised of the latter's bowling action by many as well. Usman Tariq's distinctive pause before delivery kept the batters guessing all the time during…

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Trump rejects Putin’s proposal to move Iran’s enriched uranium to Russia: Reports

New Delhi: A proposal by Russian President Vladimir Putin to move Iran’s enriched uranium to Russia as part of a potential deal to end the conflict in the Middle East has been rejected by US President Donald Trump, according to a report by Axios. The report said the proposal was discussed during a phone call between the two leaders earlier this week as part of efforts to find a way to end the ongoing US-Iran conflict. According to Axios, sources familiar with the conversation said Putin suggested transferring Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile to Russia as a possible step toward de-escalation. However,…

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Aditya Dhar thanks audience for ‘unwavering support’

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar expressed gratitude to fans for years of "faith" in his craft as he celebrated his 43rd birthday on Thursday.   Currently working on the highly anticipated “Dhurandhar: The Revenge”, Dhar shared an emotional post on Instagram, crediting his success to the combined support of his dedicated team and the audience. The "Dhurandhar" director said he feels overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude.   "As I spend my birthday adding the final touches on 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', I find myself pausing for a moment and looking back at the phenomenal year that has gone by," he wrote.  …

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New Zealand vs South Africa: When and where to watch T20I series live on TV and online in India?

MOUNT MAUNGANUI: The stage is set for New Zealand and South Africa to lock horns in a five-game T20I series. It is worth noting that the men’s and the women’s teams will play alongside each other, and the two series will begin on March 15. It is worth noting that the T20Is will be played on March 15, 17, 20, 22, and 25.  Coming on the back of a disappointing T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, where South Africa was eliminated from the 1st semi-final and New Zealand lost to India in the final, the two sides will look to build…

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Former India cricketer hails Jasprit Bumrah as poster boy of Indian cricket after recent success

New Delhi: There is no doubt that the Indian team is the most successful side in world cricket currently. Having won the Champions Trophy 2025, the Indian team came into the T20 World Cup 2026 as the defending champions and went on to defeat New Zealand in the final to clinch their second straight T20 World Cup title.  There were several star performers for India in the World Cup, with the likes of Sanju Samson, Jasprit Bumrah, and many more putting in some brilliant performances in the tournament.  Speaking on the same, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif came forward and…

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BCCI Naman Awards 2026: Shubman Gill, Rahul Dravid among those to be honoured on March 15

New Delhi: The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) is all set to host its annual Naman Awards. The ceremony will be held on March 15, and several stars from Indian cricket will be in attendance. The ceremony will be held in New Delhi, and many big names from the sport will be honoured.  It is worth noting that India’s ODI and Test skipper Shubman Gill will be awarded with the Polly Umrigar Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) for the second time for the 2024–25 season. Furthermore, Smriti Mandhana will receive the same award in the women’s…

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Iran hits back at Donald Trump’s ‘life and safety’ comments ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

New Delhi: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is looming on the horizon; the marquee tournament is all set to be co-hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada. With the ongoing West Asia war, the participation of Iran in the tournament has been put into question. The country’s sports minister recently came forward and revealed that Iran will not travel to the USA for the World Cup, while the country has not officially pulled out of the tournament.  Speaking on the same, the president of the United States, Donald Trump, came forward and revealed that Iran is welcome to participate in…

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‘Stupidest team’: Michael Vaughan slams South Africa after India’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph

New Delhi: The T20 World Cup 2026 saw the Indian team register brilliant victories and clinch their third T20 World Cup. Throughout the tournament, the Men in Blue just lost one game and went on to defeat New Zealand in the summit clash of the tournament as they successfully defended their T20 World Cup title.  With the tournament done and dusted, former England skipper Michael Vaughan came forward and slammed Cricket South Africa, branding them as the stupidest team of the tournament.  It is worth noting that had South Africa been beaten by the West Indies in the Super 8…

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