Year: 2020

ICC Board meet on Friday: BCCI, CA to discuss on swapping of T20 World Cup

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COURTESY BY: https://www.hindustantimes.com/ The heads of BCCI and Cricket Australia will be connecting virtually to discuss the hosting of two T20 World Cups in the next two years when the ICC’s all-powerful board meets on Friday. The decision will also be impacted by the stand of the two boards on the next ICC chairman, the nomination process of which is yet to be announced formally. It is expected that BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah along with CA’s Earl Eddings and Nick Hockley will reach a consensus on…

PTV Sports Website Hacked By Indians

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ On August 5, just after the first Pakistan Vs England Test series started, Indian hackers have hacked the PTV sports official website. Currently, on the homepage, the Indian flag with Hindustan Zindabad text is being displayed. The hacker has written a message on the national tv’s sports website. It states, ‘Hacked by Raavan. India is a peaceful country’. Apart from that, another message has been written on the front page of the website that reads, Every Pakistani will chant Jai Shree Ram.  As displayed at the bottom of…

Beirut: Massive Explosion Kills 78, Left More Than 3,000 Wounded

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ A massive explosion near Beirut, Lebanon killed at least 100 people, left more than 4,000 injured and sent shockwaves across the capital. The explosion shattered windows, causing apartment balconies to collapse, sources said. The most powerful explosion to hit Beirut in years shook the ground, leaving some residents thinking an earthquake had struck. Weeping people walked through streets checking to see if relatives were hurt. According to sources, the blast occurred in the city’s port area, where there were warehouses housing explosives. A third security source said there were…

Youm-E-Istehsal: Exactly A Year Ago, India Robbed Kashmir’s Identity

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ Rumi once said, “The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” The saddened Kashmir yet again hit headlines on August 5 as this day marks the anniversary of its Robbed Identity. However, Youm-e-Istehsal is being observed today (Wednesday) to express solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiris. Exactly a year ago, India on this day; robbed Kashmir’s identity by abrogating its special status, where 7 million people have been living under a brutal military occupation and Internet blackout. This day (Youm-e-Istehsal) has become another infamous date in…

Pakistan must be ready from the word ‘go’ against England says Misbah

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“Pakistani coach Misbah-ul-Haq . ©AFP” /> London (AFP) – Pakistan coach Misbah-ul-Haq has urged his side to get off to a flying start in their Test series with England, saying they must be at their best “right from the word ‘go’”. England are notoriously sluggish starters and have lost the opener in eight of their past 10 Test series, including a recent 2-1 home success against the West Indies that marked international cricket’s return from the coronavirus lockdown. They now return to Old Trafford, the scene of their two victories…

Even the PM’s a fast bowler: Pakistan cricket’s need for speed

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“Teenager Naseem Shah is the latest quick bowler to roll off the Pakistan production line . ©AFP” /> Karachi (AFP) – To understand the culture of fast bowling in Pakistan, look no further than Imran Khan — once a feared quick, and now the country’s prime minister. Not all of Pakistan’s pacemen will fly so high, but Khan’s rise underlines a tradition where speed is king, and blistering pace is essential for any team. As if to reinforce the point, Pakistan have eight quicks in their 20-man squad for the…

Chinese sponsor to withdraw from India’s IPL after protests: reports

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“Vivo paid $330 million for a five-year deal up to 2022. ©AFP” /> New Delhi (AFP) – The Chinese headline sponsor of the Indian Premier League, the world’s richest cricket tournament, is set to withdraw amid mounting hostility after a border clash between the Indian and Chinese armies, reports said. Phonemaker Vivo was to pull out from backing at least this year’s tournament, which has been switched to the United Arab Emirates because of the coronavirus pandemic, the reports said. There have been widespread calls for a boycott of Chinese…

Pakistan captain Azhar backs Babar Azam to shine in England Tests

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“Pakistan’s Babar Azam has a Test average of 45. ©AFP” /> Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Pakistan captain Azhar Ali is confident Babar Azam will show he is one of the world’s leading batsmen in the Test series against England. The 25-year-old Babar has a fine career Test average of 45.12 from 26 matches heading into the first of a three-match campaign against England at Old Trafford on Wednesday. But his figures during the past two years suggest he is approaching the prime of his career. Babar’s five Test hundreds…

Israel Strikes Syrian Military Bases Amid Golan Heights Attack

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COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ Israeli aircraft strikes Syrian military targets on Monday. The Israeli army confirmed the attack in a rare statement. Syrian state media reported “material damage” at military outposts near the capital Damascus due to strikes. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) mentioned that the strikes were retaliation for a bombing attempt. IDF mentioned that it had killed 4 men who were planting explosives near the Israeli-occupied sector of Golan Heights late on Sunday. Military spokesman Lieutenant-Colonel Jonathan Conricus said that they cannot say earlier if the men belonged to…

‘Heart and soul’: Recalled Willey stars as England beat Ireland

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“Willey (C) took four wickets early in the first ODI. ©AFP” /> Southampton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – England captain Eoin Morgan hailed the “heart and soul” of David Willey after the left-arm paceman marked his return to the global arena by setting up the world champions’ six-wicket win over Ireland at Southampton on Thursday with his first five-wicket haul in one-day internationals. Left-arm paceman Willey, appearing in his first ODI since being left out of England’s World Cup-winning squad for Jofra Archer, took 5-30 as Ireland were dismissed for just…