India’s 2007 T20 World Cup winner Joginder Sharma announced his retirement from all forms of international and domestic cricket on Friday. In a letter addressed to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, the cricketer turned police officer expressed his gratitude to the board, Haryana Cricket Association, Chennai Super Kings
Fit-again NZ pacer Jamieson hopes to make it count against England
New Zealand pace bowler Kyle Jamieson is hoping to get his rhythm back after returning to the squad for the upcoming two-Test series against England following a long injury layoff.
Difficult to make 2026, long time until next WC: Messi
Argentine star Lionel Messi stated that his participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is subject to his fitness at that time and will try to maintain his best shape given his age factor. “Because of age, it’ll be difficult to make 2026.
Thailand Masters 2023: India’s campaign ends with Praneeth’s QF loss
India’s campaign at the Thailand Masters 2023 badminton tournament on Friday came to an end after B Sai Praneeth lost to Youth Olympic Games champion Li Shi Feng of China in the mens singles quarter-finals, here.
Ahmadi worship place vandalised in Karachi
A place of worship belonging to the Ahmadi community in Karachi was vandalised by unknown miscreants, media reports said. The incident took place when unidentified men, chanting slogans against the community, vandalised the minarets of the worship place, The Express Tribune reported.
China imposes communications crackdown on Tibetans
China has tightened restrictions on Tibetan residents of a county in Sichuan province that has been a hotbed of resistance to Chinese rule, imposing measures to prevent contact with people outside the area, according to a media report.
US jury finds Elon Musk not liable in Tesla tweet trial
A US jury on Friday decided that Tesla CEO Elon Musk was “not liable” for the losses incurred by investors after he tweeted that he was thinking to take the company private and added “funding secured,” New York Times reported.
US, India see each other as ‘trusted partners’: Indian Envoy
The United States and India are looking at each other as trusted partners and their trust is seen in the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET), Indian Ambassador to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu said. In an interview with ANI, an Indian envoy said, “US and India are looking at each other as trusted partners & that trust is being reflected in the iCET.
IMF giving us tough times, says Pak PM
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was giving a ‘tough time’ to the government during talks for the restoration of the loan. The IMF mission led by Nathan Porter began talks on January 31 with the Pakistan side headed by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar for the ninth review of the USD 7 billion assistance package.
‘Govt doesn’t want discussion on issues it feels would embarrass it’
The Narendra Modi dispensation has been “stalling” the Opposition’s demand for discussions on every issue which it feels would embarrass it, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor alleged Friday, slamming the government for “not allowing” discussion in Parliament on Adani Group stock rout.
