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Abrar Ahmed becomes first Pakistan player to be picked by IPL-based franchise in The Hundred

Abrar Ahmed becomes first Pakistan player to be picked by IPL-based franchise in The Hundred

New Delhi: The Hundred auction saw several star players being sold to different franchises, but none managed to grab as many headlines as Pakistanโ€™s Abrar Ahmed. It is worth noting that Abrar was bought by Sunrisers Leeds in the men's Hundred auction. The moment caught headlines, as it had been reported that the Indian-owned franchises would not go after Pakistan players due to the ongoing political tensions between the two countries.ย  However, despite having Indian ownership, Sunrisers Leeds roped in Abrar for 190k pounds. It is interesting to note that the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) had issued a…
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Is Khamenei’s wife alive? Iranian media debunks Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh’s death reports

Is Khamenei’s wife alive? Iranian media debunks Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh’s death reports

Tehran: Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, the wife of Iranโ€™s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and mother of Mojtaba Khamenei, is alive, Fars News reported. The IRGC-affiliated news agency said earlier reports claiming she had been killed were incorrect. โ€œWe wish to inform that the wife of the martyred Leader of the Revolution is alive and the initial reports published regarding her martyrdom were incorrect. In recent days, following the martyrdom of the Leader of the Revolution, some media outlets mistakenly published news of the martyrdom of the wife of Martyr Ayatollah al-Uzma Seyyed Ali Khamenei,โ€ the agency said in a post…
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Donald Trump warns Iran’s footballers of ‘life and safety’ risks if they choose to play in FIFA World Cup 2026

Donald Trump warns Iran’s footballers of ‘life and safety’ risks if they choose to play in FIFA World Cup 2026

New Delhi: The FIFA World Cup 2026 has been one of the most sought-after tournaments of the year. The marquee event is slated to be held in the USA, and with the ongoing West Asia war, the situation around Iranโ€™s participation in the tournament has been quite complex.ย  With Iran looking to pull out of the tournament, the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, came forward and revealed that Iran is welcome to compete in the upcoming FIFA World Cup but quickly advised against it, stating that it could not end well for their safety.ย  โ€œThe Iran…
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Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif visits Saudi Arabia amid escalating Middle East conflict

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif visits Saudi Arabia amid escalating Middle East conflict

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday (March 12) departed for a brief official visit to Saudi Arabia at a time when Islamabad is facing increased scrutiny over its defence agreement with the kingdom. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia signed a mutual defence pact in September last year, pledging to come to each other's aid in the event of an attack by a third country. The agreement was signed when Israel had attacked Hamas leaders in Qatar. However, the situation changed after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran and it hit back but pounding targets in the…
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Shivam Dube presents T20 World Cup winner’s medal to his father in heartfelt moment | Watch

Shivam Dube presents T20 World Cup winner’s medal to his father in heartfelt moment | Watch

New Delhi: The Indian team returned triumphant from their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, the Men in Blue just lost a single game throughout the tournament and went on to defeat New Zealand in the summit clash of the competition to lift the T20 World Cup title for the third time in history.ย  With the players having returned home after the brilliant campaign, star all-rounder Shivam Dube went viral after he made a post on Instagram where he was captured presenting his World Cup winnerโ€™s medal to his father. The star player branded him…
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Israel-Iran conflict: IRGC’s missile unit commander and key Hezbollah leader killed, claims IDF

Israel-Iran conflict: IRGC’s missile unit commander and key Hezbollah leader killed, claims IDF

Jerusalem: Abu Dharr Mohammadi, the operations commander in the IRGCโ€™s missile unit embedded with Hezbollah in Beirut, has reportedly been eliminated by the Israeli Defence Forces. Mohammadi was considered a key liaison between Hezbollah and the Iranian regime, playing a major role in coordinating military operations and strategic planning. He was also instrumental in efforts to rebuild and strengthen Hezbollahโ€™s missile program following Operation Northern Arrows. Besides,ย Abu Ali Riyan, Hezbollah's 'Radwan Force' southern Lebanon unit commander has also been eliminated in military operation by Israel.ย Riyan was the central figure responsible for coordinating operations, recruiting operatives, and managing its weapon supply…
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Faf du Plessis gives his take on pressure that Rishabh Pant could face ahead of IPL 2026

Faf du Plessis gives his take on pressure that Rishabh Pant could face ahead of IPL 2026

New Delhi: The 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 is all set to kick off on March 28. With the tournament set to begin, many would look forward to the campaign of Lucknow Super Giants and their star man, Rishabh Pant. Becoming the most expensive player in IPL history, Pant failed to put in a good showing in the IPL 2025, and he will hope to improve in the upcoming season.ย  Speaking on the same, former South Africa international Faf du Plessis came forward and talked about the pressure that would be on star batter Rishabh Pant.…
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From opening new fronts to revenge: Key points from Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s message

From opening new fronts to revenge: Key points from Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s message

Tehran: In his first public message after succeeding his father, Mojtaba Khamenei issued a series of strong warnings amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following the death of Ali Khamenei. The new Iranian Supreme Leader signalled a hardline stance toward the United States and Israel and suggested potential expansion of regional conflict. Ali Khamenei, Iranโ€™s Supreme Leader since 1989, died on February 28 in Tehran after a targeted airstrike during a military operation involving the United States and Israel. Iranian state media confirmed his death on March 1. His killing marked a major turning point in regional politics and…
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Ravindra Jadeja hits massive sixes in first-ever training session for Rajasthan Royals | Watch

Ravindra Jadeja hits massive sixes in first-ever training session for Rajasthan Royals | Watch

New Delhi: The 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 is all set to kick off on March 28. The 10 franchises will look to put in their best performances in hopes of getting their hands on the prestigious title. With the season all set to kick off, many fans will be gearing up to witness the campaign of the inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals.ย  The side will have the likes of Riyan Parag, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, and many more stars in their squad, with the addition of veteran India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja as well.ย  It is worth…
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Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, seeks revenge from US

Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, seeks revenge from US

New Delhi: Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, on Thursday said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed and that Iran should use the leverage in war against the US and Israel, as he called for revenge for the assassination of his father and former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In his first statement after becoming the Supreme Leader, he warned that the attacks on enemy targets in the Middle East will continue, and all US bases in the region should be closed, otherwise they will be attacked. Iran to open up new war fronts? Khamenei signalled a longer conflict…
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