Dhaka:Cricket-related tensions between Bangladesh and India escalated further on Tuesday after Bangladeshi authorities ordered the suspension of broadcasts of the Indian Premier League (IPL), citing security concerns. According to officials, the Bangladesh government has issued a formal notification directing broadcasters to halt the airing of IPL matches. The decision comes amid an increasingly strained cricketing relationship between the two countries. The move follows an earlier setback for Indian cricket when the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) declined to send its national team to India. The BCB had also announced that Bangladesh would not travel to India for the upcoming ICC Men’s…
Author: Bilal Nasr
Sydney:England’s star batter Joe Root on Saturday equalled former Australia captain Ricky Ponting’s record for most Test centuries, further strengthening his position among cricket’s all-time greats. Root scored a magnificent 160 runs in the first innings of the final Test of the Ashes series in Sydney, marking his second Test century in Australia. His first hundred on Australian soil also came earlier in the same series, during the second Test. The knock took Root’s career tally to 41 Test centuries, placing him jointly third on the list of players with the most hundreds in Test cricket, alongside Ponting. Root is…
Karachi:Former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has supported the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) decision not to send its team to India for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, citing prevailing circumstances. Speaking on the issue, Afridi said the BCB’s stance was “justified and understandable” given recent developments. He stressed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) must act impartially and ensure fair arrangements for all participating teams. “The ICC is not the Indian Cricket Council; it is an international body,” Afridi said, urging the governing authority to relocate Bangladesh’s matches to a neutral venue. Afridi also commented on ICC Chairman…
New Delhi:Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia has said that Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has been directed to release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman, citing heightened tensions between the two countries. The development follows criticism by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sangeet Som, who targeted Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, co-owner of KKR, over the inclusion of the Bangladeshi player in the franchise. Mr Som described the decision as “anti-national”, according to Indian media reports. Mustafizur’s signing by KKR had come amid allegations by India’s right-wing groups regarding attacks on…
Lahore:Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday said that a modern stadium, superior to Lahore’s existing facilities, will be developed in Karachi, while upgrades to the National Stadium will begin after the conclusion of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Speaking to the media, Mr Naqvi reiterated Pakistan’s stance on cricket-related matters involving India, stating that Islamabad would continue to engage strictly on the basis of parity and reciprocity. He announced that plans were underway to construct an improved stadium in Karachi and to organise cricket tournaments in Hyderabad as well. “Once proper grounds are developed, the people of…
Karachi:The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has outperformed stock markets in at least 15 countries, delivering strong returns and pushing investor participation to a historic high, according to the latest market data. Figures show that the total number of registered stock investors has crossed 464,000 for the first time, reflecting growing confidence in the equity market amid improved performance indicators. Investors in the PSX have reportedly earned returns exceeding 50 per cent, placing Pakistan’s stock market ahead of regional peers, including India, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates and China, in terms of both performance and profitability. The report further notes…
Islamabad: President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Pakistan on a one-day official visit, during which he held high-level meetings with President, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Chief of Defence Forces and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. The meetings focused on strengthening bilateral trade and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. According to official sources, President Al Nahyan’s aircraft landed at Nur Khan Airbase, where he was accorded a warm reception. Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Thunder jet presented an aerial salute, while a contingent of the armed forces presented a guard of honour.…
Islamabad: Khyber Network, the media network behind AVT Khyber, Khyber News, and Kay2 TV, has entered into a strategic partnership with Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing media education, research collaboration, and professional training opportunities for young women. The MoU was signed by Prof. Dr. Bushra Mirza (Pride of Performance, T.I.), Vice Chancellor of FJWU, and Mr. Kaiwan Hamid Raja, CEO of Khyber Digital & Executive Director of Khyber Network. Dr. Muhammad Ali, Head of the Department of Communication & Media Studies, and Mr. Bilal Nasr, GM of Khyber Digital, signed…
As Pakistan and South Africa prepare for their T20I series, all eyes turn toward Babar Azam, the returning linchpin of Pakistan’s batting lineup. His comeback is more than a squad update it symbolizes a test of form, adaptability, and leadership in the lead-up to the 2025 T20 World Cup. Babar’s Recall: Between Expectation and Experiment Babar’s return marks the end of a brief absence that began after the Pakistan Super League in May. At that time, coach Mike Hesson had publicly stated that Babar needed to work on his strike rate and attacking options against spin before regaining his place.…
The “7-4 unicorn” is not just redefining how big men play the game, he’s reshaping modern basketball itself. When Victor Wembanyama bursts into the lane or blocks a shot from behind the arc, you are not just watching a highlight. You are witnessing a major shift in how big players influence modern basketball. Over the past week, the French basketball prodigy has averaged around 33 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 blocks, performance numbers that few can match at his age and stage. Wembanyama, or “Wemby” as fans affectionately call him, matters far beyond the San Antonio Spurs or NBA stat…
