Sameer Minhas underlines his early promise with a clutch hundred against India
Khaleda Zia, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh and a dominant figure in the country's politics, has died at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness. Her career spanned decades and included periods of both power and controversy.
The 19-year-old looked set for a double century and join the likes of India's Abhigyan Kundu and South Africa's Jorich Van Schalkwyk in the elite 200-plus club.
'Stage five of this catastrophe has begun: Starvation.'
It is high time India ends its silence on the human cost of the Gaza war and takes a principled stand without diluting its relations with Israel. A largely friendless Tel Aviv today needs New Delhi more than the other way around. India's failure now may cost it diplomatically in the long run, cautions M R Narayan Swamy.
'The world does not know that the families of these journalists were threatened and one by one they too have been killed.'
Sri Lanka has bestowed its highest civilian award, the Mithra Vibhushana, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recognition of his role in strengthening ties between the two nations. The award was presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at a ceremony in Colombo. PM Modi expressed gratitude, stating the award honors not just him but also the people of India. The Mithra Vibhushana, instituted in 2008, has previously been awarded to prominent figures such as former Maldivian president Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and the late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted the award as a recognition of PM Modi's contribution to strengthening the India-Sri Lanka partnership, particularly during Sri Lanka's economic crisis. The award includes a citation and a silver medal adorned with Sri Lankan gems and symbolic motifs representing shared heritage and prosperity.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to investigate a case involving a UK-based Pakistani agent, Mughiz Ahmad Shearachiikh, who has been suspended by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for breaching its anti-corruption code. Shearachiikh and his company, International Cricketers Association (ICA), had signed several centrally contracted Pakistani players last year.
Former captain Babar Azam, pacers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah returned to the Pakistan team for the upcoming white-ball series in Australia.
The BCCI decided against playing practice games as India is already participating in a three-match ODI series against England.
'Granting the country's highest civilian honour to Prime Minister Modi was surprising as it indicated the government was going out of its way to have India as a close partner.'
All-rounder Yasir Arafat will replace injured fast bowler Umar Gul in the Pakistan squad preparing for the second test against India starting in Kolkata on Friday.
All-around India A defeat Pakistan A by 7 runs in ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup
The Palestinina foreign minister has said that Arafat's condition is worsening and his fate depends on God's will.
However, the Israeli media has pronounced him dead.
World leaders condoled the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat.
The ICC on Friday announced that following remedial work and re-assessments, the bowling actions of Bangladesh's Arafat Sunny and Taskin Ahmed have been found to be legal, and both players can immediately resume bowling in international cricket. At the re-assessments, which were carried out at the National Cricket Centre in Brisbane on September 8, it was revealed that the amount of elbow extension in all of Arafat and Taskin's deliveries were now within the 15-degree level of tolerance permitted under the ICC regulations.
'Even if he returns, and I hope that he will, he will not be the same Arafat, not for us, not for Israel, not even for himself. An old, sick man, has different needs.'
The Palestininan Authority chief passed away without achieving his quest for statehood.
Suha Arafat accused senior Palestinian leaders of trying to 'usurp' her husband's role as the leader of the Palestinian people.
Samples taken from Yasser Arafat's body contained at least 18 times the normal levels of polonium, suggesting the Palestinian icon was poisoned with the radioactive material, Swiss scientists have said.
The Palestinian Authority leader was admitted to a hospital in France after his health deteriorated.
A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.
Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei, who replaced Abu Mazen last year, has agreed to support Mazen, they said.
Former cricketer Sreesanth feels that without the swashbuckling all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, India wouldn't have lifted the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007.
The Fatah search is aimed at giving it the financial muscle to mount campaigns against the radical Islamist group Hamas in this year's elections.
'I promised President Bush three years ago not to attack Arafat, but I am no longer bound by that promise,' he said.
The move follows a devastating suicide bombing in Israel and a retaliatory air strike against Syria.
Yasir Arafat is not excited about being the lone Pakistani player in the Champions League but the 27-year-old Sussex all-rounder acknowledged the fact that it's a huge honour to be part of the high-profile league.
'We are trying to eliminate all the heads of terror, and Arafat is one of the heads of terror,' Ehud Olmert said.
Dushan Hemantha's four-wicket haul and Ahan Wickramasinghe's sensational fifty sealed Sri Lanka A spot in the final and brought an end to defending champions Pakistan A campaign to its unforeseen conclusion in the first semi-final match of the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2024.
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