Sri Lanka batting coach Thilina Kandamby says his batters will need to play with a positive mindset to tackle the spin threat from India in their inconsequential Asia Cup match here on Friday.
SKY told to refrain from making political statements
Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav was on Thursday told to refrain from making any comments that could be construed as political in nature by the ICC match referee Richie Richardson during an official hearing of the global body on a complaint filed by Pakistan Cricket Board.
Asia Cup: Pak survives Bangladesh scare
Pakistan booked their spot in the Asia Cup final after a nail-biting 11-run victory over Bangladesh in a high-octane Super Fours clash at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday.
In a match where margins were razor-thin and every run and wicket mattered, Pakistan’s bowlers produced a disciplined and cohesive effort to defend a modest total of 135 for eight, edging past Bangladesh’s 124 for nine.
17 dead in Gaza as ceasefire pressure grows
At least 17 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, as international calls intensified for a ceasefire in the nearly year-long war. According to local health officials, 12 people — including eight children — died when an Israeli strike hit a house and tent in the central town of Zawaida.
US not seeking role in Indo-Pak Kashmir dispute: Official
US not seeking role in Indo-Pak Kashmir dispute: Official W New Delhi, Sept 26: Kashmir is a “direct issue” between India and Pakistan and the US has no interest in “asserting” itself between the South Asian neighbours on the matter, a senior State Department official said here.
Yunus, Shehbaz discuss trade, economy at UNGA
Bangladesh’s interim Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus held a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, with the discussions centred on strengthening trade and economic relations.
Pakistan PM Sharif, Army chief hold talks with Trump
US President Donald Trump welcomed Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to the White House on Thursday. The visit showed improving ties between the two countries. Sharif arrived around 5 pm with Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Trump signs order bringing TikTok under US ownership
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that clears the way for TikTok to continue in the country.
FM commends strong performance of Indian banks
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday lauded the exceptional performance of Indian banks in both macroeconomic and overall economic terms.
Determined to ensure full rights for backward communities: Rahul
A day after launching ‘Ati Pichhda Nyay Sankalp’, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday asserted that no matter how many “lies and distractions” the BJP may perpetrate, the Mahagathbandhan is determined to ensure full rights for the extremely backward, Dalit, tribal, minority, and backward communities.
