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Bangladesh’s first World Cup umpire reveals secret for his success

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Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, a former top-class cricketer who is set to become the first Bangladeshi umpire in a World Cup match, has attributed his historic appointment to the “thick skin” he developed over the years in the face of relentless criticism.  Ahead of the ICC World Cup opening on October 5, Sharfuddoula, aged 46, revealed that the challenging world of cricket umpiring in Bangladesh prepared him for this moment, according to AFP. “We are criticised unduly most of the time… we have to have a thick skin, that’s what I developed,”…

ICC World Cup 2023: Pakistan YouTubers say they did not apply for Indian visas

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Pakistani YouTubers on Thursday denied rumours of being denied an Indian visa for the ICC World Cup 2023, saying that they did not apply for it. Social media reports claimed YouTubers Nadir Ali, Momin Saqib, Saadur Rehman aka “Ducky Bhai” and a UAE-based Indian TikToker known as “Love Khaani”, who pretends to be a Pakistani, have not been issued visas for the mega event. These rumours gained strength following unexpected delays in granting visas to Pakistani players who had to change their plans for the tournament and reached Hyderabad last night. Responding…

Can England secure consecutive World Cup victories in limited-overs cricket?

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England are set to venture into the World Cup in India with a strong determination—to become only the third team in history to successfully defend their title, solidifying their standing as a dominant force in white-ball cricket.  The journey towards this ambition has been marked by both challenges and triumphs. Not too long ago, in 2015, England faced a humiliating exit from the World Cup group stage. The defeat against Bangladesh in Adelaide proved to be a turning point. Following this setback, Andrew Strauss took charge as the managing director…

Pakistan vs New Zealand World Cup warm-up match to be held behind closed doors

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The warm-up match between Pakistan and New Zealand ahead of the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 match will be played behind closed doors, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed. The development came after local security authorities told the board that the match in Hyderabad would coincide with ongoing festivals in the area. The simultaneous celebration of these festivals is expected to draw large crowds, necessitating the precautionary measure of playing the match behind closed doors. “The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 warm-up match between New…

Pakistan team expected to get India visa for World Cup 2023 today

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LAHORE: With just days remaining for the mega event to kick off in India, the Pakistani cricket squad is expected to get visas for travelling to the neighbouring counrty for the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023, sources said Monday. As the squad did not receive the visas earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had intimated the International Cricket Council, which directed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to expedite the process. The sources mentioned that the Indian embassy in Pakistan is expected to receive a non-objection certificate…

Jeremie Boga’s late strike leads Nice to top of Ligue 1 after Monaco rout

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Jeremie Boga’s 90th-minute goal secured a 1-0 victory for Nice against Monaco, elevating them to the summit of Ligue 1 in a thrilling showdown between two undefeated teams. Nice’s Jeremie Boga proved to be the hero of the night as his late strike clinched a dramatic 1-0 victory for his team against AS Monaco on Friday. With this win, Nice soared to the top of the Ligue 1 standings. The match remained a tight affair, with both teams displaying solid defensive ability. However, the defining moment came in the 90th…

PCB names 15-member squad for ICC World Cup 2023

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As the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 approaches, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday announced the team’s participating squad featuring star players in the line-up. Babar Azam will captain the team, while Shadab Khan remains the team’s vice-captain. Hasan Ali has been called in to replace injured pacer Naseem Shah. Ali, however, will be returning to one-day international (ODI) cricket after a year-long hiatus following his last appearance against West Indies in Multan in 2022. Chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq unveiled the squad at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Three…

Messi has to leave ground during Inter Miami clash with Toronto

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Lionel Messi’s return to action with Inter Miami against Toronto FC on Wednesday didn’t go as planned.  The footballing icon had to be substituted after just 37 minutes, leaving fans and pundits puzzled.  https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?creatorScreenName=Web%20Desk&dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1704654709657657457&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thenews.com.pk%2Flatest%2F1111986-messi-has-to-leave-ground-during-inter-miami-clash-with-toronto&sessionId=c9d884781322c84385af175b11a0fe47ba22a855&siteScreenName=thenews_intl&theme=light&widgetsVersion=aaf4084522e3a%3A1674595607486&width=550px Messi’s early exit, along with teammate Jordi Alba’s departure, cast a shadow over what should have been a dominant 4-0 victory for Miami. Messi and Alba, former Barcelona teammates, were absent from Miami’s previous match due to “muscle fatigue,” according to Coach Gerardo Martino.  The decision to rest the star duo was part of a strategy…

Mbappe leads PSG to 2-0 home win over Borussia Dortmund in Champions League opener

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Kylian Mbappe showcased his skill once again as Paris St Germain (PSG) triumphed with a 2-0 home win over Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League opener.  The win provided a glimpse of PSG’s potential under new coach Luis Enrique.  The game saw Mbappe open the scoring in the second half with a confidently executed penalty, while Achraf Hakimi added another goal, sealing the victory for PSG at the Parc des Princes. The win holds significance for PSG, as it comes after a recent defeat and marks only their third victory…

Pakistani footballers face financial issues ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

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KARACHI: Pakistan’s association with football remains blotted by a history of internal disputes among officials, governmental meddling and corruption. Despite the FIFA ban being lifted recently, there was optimism among football players and fans that the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Normalisation Committee (NC) would usher in positive developments for the sport. Unfortunately, the situation deteriorated. The current PFF NC attempted superficial fixes but failed to acknowledge that covering issues with cosmetic changes cannot resolve deeply rooted problems, akin to applying fresh paint over decaying wood. This has left the state…