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LAHORE/ISLAMABAD/DUBAI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to reach a final decision today to decide that whether the Green Shirts’ will continue in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, following the handshake row with match referee Andy Pycroft after the India clash.The announcement is expected ahead of the national side’s final group-stage clash against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.The controversy arose after Pakistan and India captains skipped handshake at the toss during their September 14 Asia Cup 2025 clash, an omission reportedly directed by Andy Pycroft. PCB stands firm Meanwhile, the sources have said that the PCB has…
Zayn Malik captures fans heart with transformation in ‘Break Free’ teaser Zayn Malik fans can’t get enough of his smooth transformation in the teaser of his upcoming single, Break Free.On Tuesday, September 16, the Dusk Till Dawn hitmaker shared a snippet from his latest song, set to release on Friday, September 19.The brief video opened with Zayn, 32, wearing a brown overall over white shirt, playfully tossing around a colourful tape ball and playing with a slingshot. The youthful vibe and carefree mood quickly shifted after he dons a red-and-white Borderlands 4 Psycho Mask.While fans were excited about the full…
Good morning, and welcome to our live coverage of Donald Trump’s visit to Windsor Castle, where King Charles will host a state banquet in the US president’s honour this evening. I’m David Crowe, the Europe Correspondent, filing from London on the ceremonial and the strategic aspects of this state visit.Trump and his wife, Melania, arrived at Windsor Castle at about noon on Wednesday, local time, and were met by the Prince and Princess of Wales before the formal greeting from King Charles and Queen Camilla. We’re starting this coverage at about 5pm in London – or 2am on Thursday, AEST…
Indian officials said the rapid spread of gambling platforms had caused widespread financial distress, addiction and even suicide. — AFPIndia’s ban on online gambling has shuttered a billion-dollar industry serving hundreds of millions of people and torpedoed the sponsorship of the national cricket team.But players say those determined to bet will find a way to access overseas and unregulated websites, while fans of fantasy sport apps can still play, although for prizes and not cash.Adarsh Sharma, an advertising professional who regularly played fantasy sports games, said offshore sites will “see a sudden boom” as Indian gamblers look for a fix.…
Arshad Nadeem competes in the men’s javelin throw Group B qualification during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan on September 17, 2025. — AFPPakistan’s ace javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem booked his place in the men’s final of the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo on Wednesday, raising hopes of another podium finish.The athlete qualified for the javelin final with an 85.28m throw in his third and final attempt, having thrown 74.17m in the second and 76.99m in the first attempt.He will now join some of the world’s best in the medal round on Thursday. From his group, Anderson Peters…
Cardi B reveals why she delayed telling her parents about baby no. 4Cardi B is offering an inside glimpse into her fourth pregnancy shortly after welcoming her third baby.The Am I the Drama? artist, who shares three children with her former husband Offset, recently announced her pregnancy with boyfriend Stefon Diggs.In an exclusive interview with Gayle King for CBS Mornings, Cardi revealed why she chose to delay breaking the news to her parents until she felt ready. She admitted, “I just was like, ‘Can I just say it on my own time?’ Like, I’m not hiding. On my time, on…
Asia Cup 2025 match referee Andy Pycroft. — AFP/FileEx-PCB chairman Ramiz Raja strongly criticised ICC referee Andy Pycroft, casting doubt on his neutrality after the Asia Cup handshake controversy.Addressing a press conference in Lahore on Wednesday, Raja alleged that Pycroft had been a “fixture” in India’s matches. “What’s interesting is […] Andy Pycroft is favourite [for the Indians]. Whenever I host tosses, he’s always a permanent fixture over there,” he said.Raja pointed to statistics, highlighting that Pycroft had officiated in more than 90 matches involving India. “This is something blatant for me because though I thought he had refereed several…
Mark Ronson talks about Michael Jackson, Prince’s feudMark Ronson recently shared a close call he experienced while deejaying for Prince.In his memoir Night People: How to Be a DJ in ’90s New York City, the Grammy-winning producer reflected on an remarkable evening at New York’s exclusive Spy Bar.Ronson, who was spinning records for Prince, recalled the atmosphere which was already intimidating started to become scarier when the DJ considered playing Michael Jackson’s “Off the Wall” album. Before the first beat could drop, his friend Q-Tip interfered with a quick warning saying, “Not here. You can’t play Michael around Prince.”The caution…
(Left to right) ICC match referee Andy Pycroft (left) meets Pakistan cricket team manager Naveed Akram Cheema, skipper Salman Ali Agha, and head coach Mike Hesson, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE, September 17, 2025. — Screengrab via PCBControversial match referee Andy Pycroft has tendered an apology to Pakistan, terming the handshake debacle with India a result of “miscommunication”.In a statement, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed the development, saying that match referee Pycroft has apologised to the manager and captain of the Pakistan cricket team.”Pycroft termed the September 14 incident a result of miscommunication and apologized,” it said,…
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha (left) and UAE’s Muhammad Waseem during the toss ahead of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on September 17, 2025. – Geo SuperThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) won the toss and decided to field first against Pakistan in the 10th match of the Asia Cup 2025, a must-win clash to advance to Super Four phase, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on Wednesday.Playing XIsPakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Haris(w), Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha(c), Khushdil Shah, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Abrar…