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[ad_1] Indian commentator Harsha Bhogle expressed great admiration for two standout players from the Pakistani cricket team during the ongoing Australian tour.  In a post on X, Bhogle lauded the performances of Salman Agha and Aamer Jamal. "Pakistan may have lost the series (they should win this test though) but have two fine talents to show at the end of it. Salman Agha and Aamer Jamal," Bhogle wrote on X. Pakistan may have lost the series (they should win this test though) but have two fine talents to show at the end of it. Salman Agha and Aamer Jamal. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 5, 2024 Aamer Jamal picked up 12 wickets in the first two Tests of the series and chipped in with an 82-run knock and helped Pakistan score 313 runs in the first innings of the ongoing New Year’s Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Jamal continued his stellar performance by securing a six-wicket haul with the ball, elevating his total wickets to 18 in the series. Notably,

[ad_1] Glenn Maxwell showed no mercy to the Netherlands bowlers and hit them to all parts of the ground during the 24th match of the ICC World Cup 2023 between Australia and the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India, on Wednesday. Maxwell scored the fastest hundred in the history of the World Cup as the right-handed batter completed his ton in just 40 balls. The 35-year-old came to bat when the Aussies were 266-4 in 38 overs after they had just lost the wicket of Josh Inglis. Maxwell came in and started hitting the Dutch bowlers and scored 106 runs in total off just 44 deliveries courtesy of 17 boundaries, nine fours and eight sixes. The Dutch bowlers had no answer to the rapid knock by Maxwell and looked helpless as he kept on terrorising them for 10 overs, building a 103-run partnership with his skipper Pat Cummins. The fastest World Cup century's record belonged to South Africa's Aidan Markram who scored a ton on 49 balls against Sri Lanka in the

[ad_1] Skipper Rohit Sharma said he was bored of talking about India's pitches after the hosts lost the third Test to Australia on a wickedly turning Indore track on Friday. "This pitch talk is getting too much. Every time we play in India it's always about the pitch," Rohit told reporters after his side's nine-wicket loss. Rohit highlighted the first Test between South Africa and the West Indies, which ended inside three days on a fast Centurion surface on Thursday, and said that batting-friendly tracks, like the ones in Pakistan’s home Test series, produced "boring" contests. "People have to play well for the game to last for 5 days. Games are not lasting for five days even outside India. Yesterday, in South Africa, the game got over in three days. If the pitches are helping the bowlers, the batters need to try and test their skills," Rohit said. "It's not about always making sure that we are playing on flat pitches and the

[ad_1] Australia paused a major military exercise with the United States on Saturday, after a defence helicopter taking part in the drills crashed into the Pacific leaving four aircrew missing. Accoring to international media reports, australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said the MRH-90 Taipan went down late Friday night in sub-tropical waters near Hamilton Island, Queensland. It had been taking part in the vast Talisman Sabre exercise, which features 30,000 military personnel from Australia, the United States and several other nations. "As we speak to you now, the four aircrew are yet to be found" Marles said after a nearly overnight search, which is set to continue Saturday. "The families of the four aircrew have been notified of this incident and our hopes and thoughts are very much with the aircrew and their families," Marles added. Officials have not yet said what caused the incident, which came as the Talisman Sabre excercise was enteri

[ad_1] Preparing for UPSC? Here are the top news of the past week (Representative image) UPSC GK capsule: Here is a list of significant highlights from this week that you may read in order to better prepare yourself for any upcoming exams From UPSC Civil Services to SSC recruitment exams, from college admissions to group discussions, general knowledge questions mark a significant part of almost every exam. For candidates preparing to crack an exam or those who need to get their news in a compact form, News18 offers a weekly column - GK Capsule. While we provide you a weekly news wrap, to get more information on a specific topic or an exam, reach out at @news18dotcom. The UPSC CSE prelims in 2023 are less than 100 days away. Thus, aspirants need to buckle to take up what is considered one of the toughest exams not just in India but around the globe. Almost every competitive test in India, including UPSC, has a significant portion of current events and general awareness. Reading up

[ad_1] Pakistan’s Test captain Shan Masood has revealed the batting order for the upcoming three-match Test series against Australia, which will see him playing at number three. Shan Masood talked to the media after the trophy unveiling ceremony for the four-day match between Pakistan and Australian Prime Minister XI, which is set to start tomorrow. The newly appointed Pakistan’s Test skipper stated that Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique will continue to open the innings while Babar Azam will bat at number four. “We will continue with the same batting order from the last Test series. Imam-ul-Haq and Abdullah Shafique are settled as opening batters for over a year,” said Shan Masood. “Babar Azam is our main batter and he has been playing at number four in Test cricket, so we will plan our batting around him.” Shan Masood further opened up about his position and the role of two wicketkeepers in the squad. “I played at number three since my comeback to the Test side, so I wi

[ad_1] The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had initially announced the cancellation of the Pakistan team's scheduled training session on Tuesday, indicating a strategic move to allow players adequate rest before their crucial ICC ODI World Cup encounter against Australia on October 20 in Bengaluru. However, a subsequent announcement by Pakistan's media manager was made, stating that the squad would, in fact, engage in a training session at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Tuesday, spanning from 6 to 8 pm. Amidst the preparations for the pivotal clash match against Australia, Abdullah Shafique is currently grappling with an illness, marked by a fever. In addition, sources within the team disclosed that both Shaheen Afridi and Usama Mir had previously exhibited symptoms of fever, but have since recuperated. The Pakistan team's media manager elucidated on the situation, stating, " Some players got fever in the past few days and most of them have fully recovered from

[ad_1] Australia captain Pat Cummins threw his support behind star opener Usman Khawaja Monday, saying his bid to bring attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza was “not offensive”. Khawaja has been denied permission by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to have a sticker showing a black dove holding an olive branch on his bat and shoes during the second Test against Pakistan. The logo, which he displayed during training on Sunday, also had the words 01:UDHR — a reference to Article One of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights — written on it. The 36-year-old, a Muslim, was stopped from wearing shoes emblazoned with the hand-written slogans “Freedom is a human right” and “All lives are equal” during the first Test in Perth. The ICC said they flouted its rules on messages that relate to politics, religion or race. “We really support Uzzy. He’s standing up for what he believes and I think he’s done it really respectfully,” Cummins told reporters on the eve of th

[ad_1] The preparatory camp for the Pakistan cricket team ahead of their upcoming Test tour in Australia is scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi from November 22 to 29. As per the proposed itinerary, the team is set to depart from Islamabad for Australia on November 30. Test captain Shan Masood, in consultation with Team Director Mohammad Hafeez and Chief Selector Wahab Riaz, has identified potential players for the training camp, with top performers from the Quaid-e-Azam (QeA) Trophy such as Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, and the leading wicket-taker Khurram Shehzad being among those selected. Furthermore, the coaching staff for the Pakistani team has been finalised, with Mohammad Hafeez assuming the dual role of head coach and batting coach. Umar Gul will serve as the bowling coach, while coach Abdul Majid has been entrusted once again to enhance fielding skills. Naveed Akram Cheema will manage the Pakistan team during the tour, and Shahid Aslam will take on the role of as

[ad_1] Pakistan spinner Noman Ali was recovering Saturday after being rushed to hospital with acute appendicitis, with the veteran ruled out of the rest of their series against Australia. The 37-year-old, who did not feature during a heavy defeat in the opening Test in Perth, suffered severe abdominal pain on Friday. “Noman Ali complained of sudden and severe abdominal pain yesterday, leading to examinations and scans in emergency that confirmed a diagnosis of acute appendicitis,” the Pakistan Cricket Board said. “On surgeon’s advice, he underwent Laparoscopic Appendectomy today.” Ali, who has played 15 Tests, the last of which was against Sri Lanka in July, was “stable and doing fine,” but will take no further part in the three-Test series which resumes in Melbourne next week. It is another blow for the visitors after pace bowler Khurram Shahzad was ruled out of the series on Thursday. The 24-year-old impressed on his debut in Perth, finishing with match figures of 5-128

[ad_1] China warned on Tuesday that Australia, Britain and the United States were treading a “path of error and danger” after they unveiled a nuclear-powered submarines deal. Australia announced on Monday it would buy up to five US nuclear-powered submarines, then build a new model with US and British technology under an ambitious plan to bulk up Western muscle across the Asia-Pacific in the face of a rising China. US President Joe Biden has stressed that Australia, which joined the alliance with Washington and London known as AUKUS 18 months ago, will not be getting nuclear weapons. However, acquiring submarines powered by nuclear reactors puts Australia in an elite club and at the forefront of US-led efforts to push back against Chinese military expansion. Wang Wenbin, China’s foreign ministry spokesman, said: “The latest joint statement from the US, UK and Australia demonstrates that the three countries, for the sake of their own geopolitical interests, completely disreg

[ad_1] Pakistan cricket team made history on Thursday by becoming the third team to complete 500 One Day International (ODI) wins, after India and Australia. This remarkable feat was achieved after their five-wicket victory against New Zealand in the first ODI, played at Pindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan's journey to this milestone has been a long and illustrious one. They played their first ODI in 1973 against New Zealand, and since then, they have come a long way. With legendary players like Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, and Waqar Younis, Pakistan has been a force to be reckoned with in the world of cricket. Pakistan reached this milestone in their 949 th ODI. The Men in Green have won 92 ODIs against Sri Lanka, 73 vs India, 63 vs West Indies, 57 vs New Zealand, 54 vs Zimbabwe, 34 vs Australia, and 32 each against England and Bangladesh. In 978 ODIs, the Australian team has emerged victorious in 594 of them, while the Indian team has won 539 in 1029 ODIs. This victory not

[ad_1] Pakistan may induct leg-spinner Usama Mir in the playing XI in place of a pacer against Australia on Friday. Green Shirts are scheduled to play their fourth match of the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 against the Kangaroos at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The Bangalore pitch usually is rated as batting-friendly and offers some assistance to spinners. It is important to note that all the players, except Mohammad Haris, who had earlier fallen ill have now recovered from the infection. Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abdullah Shafeeque, Saud Shakeel and Zaman Khan were among those who had contracted the infection. To a question about Fakhar Zaman’s knee status, a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official accompanying the team, said the batter encountered the problem recently. Currently, Pakistan stands fourth in the WC points table with four points and an NRR of -0.137 after playing three matches.   [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/stports/world-cup-

[ad_1] Australia T20 captain Aaron Finch announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday, drawing a line under a career that yielded more than 8,000 runs across all formats. A hard-hitting opening batsman and limited overs specialist, the 36-year-old retired from the ODI team in September and took time over the home summer to decide on his T20 future after Australia's World Cup title defence ended before the semi-finals. He had an excellent tournament in the domestic Big Bash League, smashing 428 runs at an average of 38.9 to help guide the Melbourne Renegades into their first finals series in three years. However, that was not enough to convince Finch to play on for Australia. "To be able to represent Australia for 12 years and play with and against some of the greatest players of all time has been an incredible honour," Finch said in a statement. He finishes with 5,406 ODI runs at an average of 38.89 and 3,120 runs in T20s at an average of 34

[ad_1] SYDNEY : India is targeting seven per cent growth in economy this year and we expect it to cross it in the next five years, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday and adding that New Delhi will try to stay in the 7-9 per cent range at least for a decade and a half. "We are targeting 7 per cent growth this year, but we expect it to improve in the next five years. And definitely, we would stay in 7-9 per cent range at least for a decade and a half," Jaishankar said at the Raisina@Sydney Business Breakfast. "And you can today see the same reflected in the investment climate, both in the flow of FDI, FII as well as in the investments which the government itself is leading the capital outlay in this year's budget," he added. Raisina@Sydney Business Breakfast is being organized jointly by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) and India's Observer Research Foundation (ORF) at the InterContinental Hotel in Sydney. Taking ab

[ad_1] In a significant setback for reconciliation efforts with Australia's Indigenous people, a national referendum proposing to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution has been decisively rejected. The referendum called for altering the constitution to establish an Indigenous advisory body, known as the "Voice to Parliament." With nearly 70% of the vote counted, the "No" vote led "Yes" by 60% to 40%. To succeed, a referendum requires the support of at least four of Australia's six states, along with a national majority. However, it's projected that the majority of voters in all six states voted against altering the 122-year-old constitution. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed disappointment with the outcome but emphasised the need to find a new path forward for reconciliation. He stated, "Our nation's road to reconciliation has often been hard going. Tonight is not the end of the road and is certainly not th

[ad_1] China saw weaker imports despite rapid reopening: UBS China's economy saw weaker imports despite its rapid reopening, UBS' head of China economic research Wang Tao said in a note. "Despite a rapid reopening (sequentially) in the past 2 months, domestic demand growth on y/y basis may have been still relatively soft," she said in a note. She added the import volume of copper ore and iron ore both improved from December likely due to a pick up in construction activities. "Our channel checks suggest that work resumption of construction sector was slow in the first two weeks post CNY holiday, but accelerated in the 3rd and 4th weeks," she said, noting that crude oil import growth also fell alongside imports of IT components and auto products. China on Tuesday saw exports fall by 6.8% in February in U.S. dollar terms and imports also declined 10.2%. — Jihye Lee U.S. plans to lift Covid testing requirement for travelers from China: NBC The U.S. plans to

[ad_1] Canberra, Australia  — Authorities are investigating whether a cylindrical object about the size of a small car that washed up on a remote Australian beach is space junk from a foreign rocket. Police cordoned off the barnacle-encrusted object after it was discovered on a beach in Green Head, about 155 miles north of the city of Perth, late Sunday. The Australian Space Agency said it was liaising with other space agencies to identify the object, which appears to be partly made of a woven material. "The object could be from a foreign space launch vehicle and we are liaising with global counterparts who may be able to provide more information," the agency tweeted. A large object is seen washed up on a beach at Green Head, near Perth, Australia, July 17, 2023. Reuters/9News European Space Agency engineer Andrea Boyd said her colleagues belie

[ad_1] MELBOURNE: Riding momentum and the support of a sports-mad nation, co-hosts Australia head into the Women's World Cup dreaming of a first global title after battling for years to be counted among the heavyweights of the game. The Matildas have travelled a rocky road since being bundled out of the round of 16 at the 2019 World Cup in France. There were calls for coach Tony Gustavsson's head last year as they crashed out of the Asian Cup quarter-finals, and again when they slumped to a 7-0 defeat by Spain. However, they have since turned a corner, winning eight of their last nine matches, including a 2-0 defeat of England in London that snapped the European champions' unbeaten run of 30 games. Swede Gustavsson said he hoped his players could remain humble after the England upset but that has not stopped fans' expectations from soaring into the stratosphere. Australian Rules football and rugby league have long been the country's favourite winter spor

[ad_1] Mickey Arthur, the team director for Pakistan, has confirmed that there were discussions within the team regarding the venue for their match against Afghanistan in the upcoming 2023 World Cup in India. Last month, Cricket Pakistan reported that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had expressed their desire to swap venues for their matches against Afghanistan and Australia. Specifically, they requested that their match against Australia be moved to Chennai and their match against Afghanistan be relocated to Bengaluru. The PCB's concern was rooted in the nature of the Chennai pitch, which is known to be favorable to spinners. This could potentially pose a challenge for the Pakistani team in their match against Afghanistan, who possess a strong spin-bowling lineup. "When you have a look at sides that you want to play at certain venues, Afghanistan in Chennai is one you wouldn’t pick. It obviously suits them more compared to us, with the spin-bowling they have avai