Hell has no fury like a woman scorned and after Shoaib Malik, another top Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif is learning it the hard way as he has been taken to court by a former lover over a financial dispute.
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Delhi's youngest Chief Minister Atishi took charge of the capital's government on Monday, September 23, 2024.
Two important Corps Commands at Multan and Bahawalpur, as also the posts of Adjutant General and Quartermaster General at General Headquarters now stand vacant, reveals Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.
Mohammad Asif claimed a career-best 6 for 41 and Mohd Sami 3 for 27 as Australia were shot out for a paltry 127 on Day 1 of the second Test against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.
Pakistan go into the third Test without pace bowler Shabbir Ahmed and all rounder Shahid Afridi.
"Asif has been advised to rest for one more match as he has not made a 100 percent recovery (from an elbow injury)," chief selector Salahuddin Ahmed told Reuters on Monday.
Pakistan's pace duo Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer ripped through the New Zealand batting line-up to reduce them to 147 for eight in their second innings of day four of the first Test, in Dunedin, on Friday.
Pakistani cricketers Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt will be free to return to competitive action on Sept. 2 after serving bans for involvement in match-fixing, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Wednesday.
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A lawyer was killed on Tuesday during clashes between the security personnel and followers of a Hindu community leader, who was denied bail and sent to jail by a court in the port city of Chattogram in Bangladesh, police said.
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif is the player who has tested positive for a banned substance during the Twenty20 Indian Premier League, organisers revealed on Monday.
The Maharashtra Assembly elections witnessed the continued influence of political dynasties, with prominent families retaining their strongholds across the state. The Thackareys and the Ranes emerged as dominant forces, securing victories in various regions. The Rane brothers, Nilesh and Nitesh, won in Sindhudurg, while Uday and Kiran Samant secured victories in Ratnagiri. In Mumbai, Aaditya Thackeray retained his Worli seat, while his cousin Varun Sardesai won in Vandre East. The results underscore the enduring power of family connections in Indian politics.
The Indian Cricket League (ICL) rubbished Mohammad Asif's claim that he was approached by the 'rebel' league with a mouth-watering offer and said the disgraced Pakistani pacer first has to come out clean from all doping charges. ICL executive board member and tournament director, Kiran More said they have no intentions of signing up the dope-tainted pacer.
Uncertainty over detained Pakistani pacer Mohammad Asif's fate lingers as the Dubai court, before which he appeared on Sunday, adjourned soon after hearing recommendations of the prosecutors. Asif today appeared before the court along with his lawyers and recommendations from the prosecutors were also heard before the proceedings were adjourned.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday rejected the contention of the World Anti-Doping Agency in Pakistan that it has violated of the global body's rules by prematurely identifying Pakistani paceman Mohammad Asif who failed a dope test during the Indian Premier League in India. BCCI's chief administrative officer Ratnakar Shetty said the Board has followed all the correct procedures and taken the right step by naming Asif.
Paceman Mohammad Asif has been dropped from the Pakistan squad for the triangular one-day series in Bangladesh after he remained in custody at Dubai airport following his detention for the possession of illegal drugs. A Pakistan Cricket Board spokesman told reporters on Wednesday that Asif's place would be taken by young fast bowler Sohail Khan, two days before the squad leaves for Bangladesh to play in the series that also involves India.
Disgraced Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif's request to conduct his drugs inquiry tribunal hearing held at a neutral venue has been accepted by the Indian Premier League (IPL) and it will now be held in London on January 24.
Banned Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif will be released from prison on May 5 after completing his jail term in the United Kingdom. Asif will decide when he plans to return to Pakistan after being released from prison, said his lawyer Ravi Gill.
Lawyer Aftab Gul, who represented Salman Butt in the ICC spot-fixing hearings, believes that the crown court in London does not have enough evidence to give an adverse decision against the banned Pakistan captain and pacer Muhammad Asif.
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Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan have been denied permission by the PCB to play in the Global T20 in Canada.
Gold medallist Arshaf Nadeem brings Pakistan's first medal home to hero's welcome
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Pakistani pacers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammed Asif reportedly tested positive for a banned substance again in a secret dope test conducted by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
The Pakistan pacer is set to miss the upcoming three-Test series against India after failing to recover from his elbow injury.
Mohammad Asif may miss the last two ODIs against South Africa to be in prime shape for the tour to India.
Pakistan's controversial fast bowler Muhammad Asif is confident of playing in the 2011 World Cup despite the pending allegations of spot-fixing and the International Cricket Council's suspension.
Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Asif's ex-girlfriend, actress-model Veena Malik, has handed over "proof" of his alleged links with Indian bookies to an official of the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit.
The Pakistani paceman could miss the semi-final against New Zealand due to a elbow injury.
Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif has joined Salman Butt and Mohammad Amir in filing an appeal against his ban with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Switzerland.
PCB banned Shoaib Akhtar for two years and fellow fast bowler Mohammad Asif for one year.
Both players have been told to stop talking to the media before their appearance next week at a doping tribunal.
Asif Ibrahim's appointment as Director of India's Intelligence Bureau has stirred considerable interest. Observers believe the UPA government has chosen the new heads of the IB, the Research and Analysis Wing and the Central Bureau of Investigation, keeping in mind the next Lok Sabha election, reports Sheela Bhatt.
Shakib Al Hasan is set for his last appearance in Test cricket in front of the home crowd as the venerable all-rounder was named in Bangladesh's squad for the first match against South Africa, starting in Dhaka on Monday.
Did the players get away too easy, or is this a fair decision?
The Pakistan Cricket Board has stopped pacer Mohammad Asif from signing up for a short stint with English county Nottinghamshire, telling him to focus on national assignments instead. PCB sources said Asif had approached chairman Ejaz Butt for permission to sign the contract but was told to focus on his career with Pakistan.
Message board on the ban on Shoaib Akhtar and mohammad Akthar.
The Pakistan pace sensation has been given a pay raise after his impressive performances against India and Sri Lanka.
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