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South Africa will take on the Netherlands at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York in their second match of the T20 World Cup campaign with both teams winning their respective opening matches of Group D. Both teams have two points on the board after their first round of matches and will look to carry forward the momentum in this World Cup campaign with another win. Scott Edwards’ side will look to dismantle Aiden Markram’s Proteas which has a star-studded batting line-up that includes the likes of David Miller, Reeza Hendricks, Quinton De Kock, and Heinrich Klaasen. However, since…

Former Pakistan chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has criticized the national team management following their shocking defeat to the USA in the T20 World Cup Super Over. Misbah, known for his tactical acumen, expressed his frustration over the apparent lack of preparation and strategy during the crucial moments of the match. Speaking on a talk show, Misbah highlighted the confusion within the team regarding critical decisions. “Pakistan had no clue who to give the ball to,” Misbah said. He pointed out the team management’s indecision to choose the right bowler out of two options, Naseem Shah and Mohammad Amir during the Super…

Former head coach of Pakistan Mickey Arthur has said that the national cricket team has showcased that there is a lack of stability within the team, attributing it to broader systemic instability in Pakistan. In a conversation with a journalist, Arthur remarked, “Pakistan cricket shoots itself in the foot. Because there is no stability, that’s reflected in how the players play.” His observations highlight the ongoing challenges Pakistan cricket faces, which have often been marred by internal upheavals and administrative inconsistencies. “Consistency comes from a consistent environment, consistency comes from players knowing exactly what their roles are, knowing that if…

There is a fake email going around to random people these days, threatening to take legal action against them for watching child pornography. Although viewing underage explicit content is illegal in Pakistan, this email is utterly bogus. Upon receiving this email, we contacted sources at the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), who confirmed that this email was “totally fake” and that their cyber crime wing is already investigating it. Spotting the Fake Elements The fake email comes from someone’s Gmail account ([email protected]) rather than an official government email. It claims to be from the “Office Of The Commissioner Of Police/Department Of…

Initiative, the media agency within IPG Mediabrands, has announced its collaboration with IG Square Pakistan (Private) Ltd to launch its office in Pakistan. A signing ceremony was held in Singapore on 6th November 2023, attended by prominent members from both sides. IG Square, affiliated with IPG Mediabrands and representing “Universal McCann (UM)” and “Initiative” in Pakistan, is known for delivering innovative and effective media solutions. Within just three years, IG Square has established itself as one of the leading media agencies in the industry. Working with some of the most recognisable brands and managing their media investments, the agency has…

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Ireland won the toss and decided to bowl first at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in their second game of the T20 World Cup against Canada. Paul Stirling’s men restricted Canada to 153-4 but then a 75-run partnership between Nicholas Kirton and Shreyas Movva inspired a comeback. Kirton smashed 49 runs off 35 deliveries while Shreyas anchored the innings, scoring 37 runs off 36 balls. Craig Young and Barry McCarthy were the pick of the bowlers as they notched up two wickets each. McCarthy was the most economical as well as he finished with bowling figures of 2-24 in 4…

New Zealand will kickstart their T20 World Cup campaign against a challenging Afghanistan team at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Kane Williamson’s men will try to overcome Rashid Khan’s in-form Afghanistan who defeated Uganda by 125 runs in the first match boosting their run rate to palpable heights. Openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran gave the team a perfect start whereas Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Rashid Khan were phenomenal with the ball. On the other hand, New Zealand has a lot of match-winners. Skipper Kane Williamson himself will be a key player for his side, while Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell,…

President Asif Ali Zardari has constituted the National Economic Council (NEC). “In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 156 of the Constitution, the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is pleased to constitute the National Economic Council,” read a notification issued by the Cabinet Division. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will be the chairman of the council. The members will include the chief ministers of the provinces of Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. In addition, four members nominated by the prime minister under Article 156 of the Constitution will include Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, Defense…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a long and in-depth discussion in a meeting with the Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing today. This was the Prime Minister’s first meeting with the President of China since assuming office in 2024. The premier President Xi for the warm and gracious welcome accorded to him and his delegation in China. He recalled the historic visit of President Xi Jinping to Pakistan in 2015 where the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was formally operationalized marking a new chapter in the bilateral relationship. Commending President Xi’s visionary Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Global Development Initiative…