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Babar Azam to Play Under Mohammad Rizwan's Captaincy in GT20 Canada League

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In a significant move for Pakistan cricket, Babar Azam will now be under the leadership of Mohammad Rizwan in the upcoming GT20 Canada League. The Vancouver Knights franchise announced Rizwan as their captain for the season, highlighting his batting prowess and wicketkeeping skills. The franchise's social media buzzed with the news, proclaiming, "Hear ye, hear ye! The Vancouver Knights have chosen their captain for GT20 Season 4: Sir Muhammad Rizwan! With his mighty batting skills and sharp wicketkeeping, he's ready to lead our charge to victory. Prepare for battle, Knights!" Joining them in the Knights' lineup are notable international players including Mohammad Amir, Asif Ali, Michael Rippon from New Zealand, South Africa's Dwaine Pretorius, and others. The league, set to commence on July 25 with the final scheduled for August 11 in Canada, promises thrilling cricket action. Seven Pakistani cricketers, including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Amir, an...

Indian Cricket Team's Return Delayed Due to Severe Weather in Barbados

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Photo courtesy of NDTV. The victorious Indian cricket team's return from the 2024 T20 World Cup has been delayed due to severe weather conditions in Barbados. Officials have suspended air travel due to a hurricane-like situation, forcing players to stay in their hotels. According to NDTV, the Indian team defeated South Africa in the T20 World Cup final on Saturday. They were scheduled to return home on Sunday, but there is no clear update on their return due to the adverse weather, which has confined captain Rohit Sharma and his team to their hotel rooms. India Today reports that Hurricane Beryl has led to the closure of Barbados Airport, with all flights canceled. As a Category 4 storm, the second-most severe category, the authorities are not taking any risks with air travel. Media sources indicate that Beryl is expected to impact the Windward Islands with winds reaching 130 miles per hour. On June 29, in the ICC T20 World Cup final jointly hosted by the USA and the West Indies, I...

Taliban Engage in Diplomatic Talks in Doha with UN and Special Envoys

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DOHA: Representatives from Afghanistan's Taliban government initiated discussions with UN officials on Sunday in Doha, Qatar. This meeting marks the first time Taliban authorities have participated in such talks, which are part of a series of UN-hosted meetings aimed at addressing issues in Afghanistan. A UN spokesperson indicated that preliminary discussions have started, with separate meetings between the UN, various special envoys, and the Taliban representatives. The meeting involves UN officials and more than 20 special envoys, including the US special representative to Afghanistan. The discussions are led by the Taliban delegation under spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, with a focus on enhancing international engagement with Afghanistan. Since the Taliban's takeover in 2021, the global community has faced challenges in determining its stance towards Afghanistan's new leadership. The Taliban have yet to be officially recognized by other countries due to their controversial...