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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Punjab Congress leaders under vigilance scrutiny fear being targeted by AAP-led govt ahead of 2027 polls
CHANDIGARH: With 19 months left till the 2027 assembly elections, the Punjab Congress leadership is apprehensive that the current AAP-led Punjab government might target party leaders who are facing vigilance inquiries. Such concerns have been raised following the arrest of Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Majithia in a drugs and disproportionate assets case, while former Health Minister and AAP MLA Vijay Singla and his OSD Pradeep Kumar were given a clean chit in a corruption case registered against them in 2022. Sources said that a charge sheet has been filed in cases registered against former Congress MLA Kushaldeep Singh Dhillon and former cabinet minister OP Soni. Other Congress leaders who are facing vigilance inquiries include: Punjab Congress President and Member of Parliament from Ludhiana Amarinder Raja Warring, former Chief Minister and Member of Parliament from Jalandhar Charanjit Singh Channi, former cabinet ministers Sunder Shyam Arora and Vijay Inder Singla, and MLAs Barindemeet Singh Pahra and Pargat Singh. Channi, who himself is under the scrutiny of the vigilance, claimed that those politicians who are vocal against the government are being targeted by the AAP government. "They have already been after me for a long time, several party leaders, including Jalandhar (Cantonment) MLA Pargat Singh, were under the lens of the vigilance bureau. After Bikram Majithia, Pargat Singh might be next target of the government," he said. Ludhiana MP Warring said, "It would be premature to comment at this moment." On the other hand, Punjab Police has given a clean chit to former Health Minister and AAP MLA Vijay Singla and his OSD Pradeep Kumar in corruption case registered against them in 2022 at Phase 8 Police Station in Mohali. The state police have filed a closure report in a court in Mohali recently, citing that no conclusive evidence was found to proceed against the accused. The court will take up the matter on July 14. While thhe complainant in the case, Rajinder Singh, a government engineer on deputation with Punjab Health System Corporation, has agreed with the closure report. It is worth mentioning here that the complainant had submitted that he was summoned to Punjab Bhawan, and a commission of one per cent was demanded from him. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had dismissed Singla from his cabinet.
Hamilton Spectator
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Pargat Singh scores 89 runs as Canada cricketers thump the Cayman Islands
KING CITY - Pargat Singh scored 89 runs and fellow opener Yuvraj Samra added 61 as Canada defeated the Cayman Islands by 126 runs in the NoFrills Quadrangular T20I Cricket Series. Singh belted six sixes and six fours in his 44-ball knock, combining with Samra on a 109-run partnership. Canada won the toss at the Maple Leaf Cricket Ground and elected to bat, finishing at 236 for six in its 20 allotted overs. Harsh Thaker was 53 not out. Rickel Walker's 38 runs led the Caymans, which finished at 110 for six in its 20 overs. The Canadian men, who beat the Bahamas by 107 runs on Thursday, take on Bermuda on Sunday. —- This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 13, 2025
Winnipeg Free Press
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Pargat Singh scores 89 runs as Canada cricketers thump the Cayman Islands
KING CITY – Pargat Singh scored 89 runs and fellow opener Yuvraj Samra added 61 as Canada defeated the Cayman Islands by 126 runs in the NoFrills Quadrangular T20I Cricket Series. Singh belted six sixes and six fours in his 44-ball knock, combining with Samra on a 109-run partnership. Canada won the toss at the Maple Leaf Cricket Ground and elected to bat, finishing at 236 for six in its 20 allotted overs. Harsh Thaker was 53 not out. Rickel Walker's 38 runs led the Caymans, which finished at 110 for six in its 20 overs. The Canadian men, who beat the Bahamas by 107 runs on Thursday, take on Bermuda on Sunday. — This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 13, 2025
Toronto Sun
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Canada finds itself on a sticky wicket after two losses in World Cup qualifiers
Canada's Pargat Singh watches as his shot is caught by Ireland's Josh Little for 18 runs during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup cricket match last year. AP Photo Like a new ball losing its shine after a few overs, Canada's national team finds itself in a similar position in the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account After that outstanding showing in the World T20 Cup last year, things have not gone as smoothly as one would expect as Cricket Canada has had to duck a barrage of bouncers. Beyond the boundary lines, the parent body has been placed under investigation by the International Cricket Council for the way it conducts its business. And on the field, the players find themselves under intense pressure to excel despite not being given the tools it requires because Cricket Canada keeps interfering in the coach's job. CC suffers from amnesia from time to time and deliberately overrides the coach, who since last year has been relegated to a figurehead. He has to bend down to instructions from the CC blazers. At the global T20 finals last year, the blazers parachuted their own players into the squad against the wishes of then-coach Pubudu Dassanayake. The result was disastrous, ending with the world-class coach getting his marching orders. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'They had my hands tied down and essentially made life very hard for me,' Dassanayake recalled. His contract clearly stated his pact would be extended to 2027 if the team qualified for the World Cup in 2027, which it did. But CC reneged on the deal and it was sued for wrongful dismissal. The case comes up in June, but in the meantime Dassanayake was signed to a 3.5-year contract by the United States. It paints a sad picture, especially since Canada parades a top-class squad that can defeat the best of the second-tiered teams on any given day. The problems off the field have creeped on to the field with Canada losing its first two World Cup League Two encounters in Lauderhill, Fla., in hot and steamy conditions. In the opener of the three-country tourney, Canada was thrashed by a record 169 runs by the United States. Batting first, the host nation piled on 361 for just three wickets in 50 overs with Smit Patel playing a sensational knock of 152 off just 137 balls. His innings included 12 fours and four sixes and Patel received solid support from skipper Monank Patel (47) and Saiteja Mukkamalla (30). This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In reply, Canada was shot out for a meagre 192 with debutant Mansab Gill notching up an unbeaten half century. Canada was favoured to top Oman in the second match, but fell short by 15 runs in an exciting finish. Oman elected to bat first and finished on 217 for six, while Canada managed 202 with six balls left. The star for Canada in a losing cause was Pargat Singh, who struck 85 before losing his wicket in the 38th over. The humidity played havoc with Singh as he had difficulty running, otherwise Canada would likely have finished on top. 'Obviously it hurts,' Canada captain Navneet Dhaliwal said. 'We haven't batted well. For sure we have to score more runs, especially the top order. I think Pargat played really well but he needs support.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The loss dropped Canada out of the top four and that means its chances of going through to the next round of World Cup qualifiers will be a little more difficult. But it can still do so by turning the tables on the U.S. and Oman in the next couple of weeks. This league features eight teams — including Namibia, Nepal, the Netherlands, Scotland and the United Arab Emirates — with each side playing 36 one-day internationals spread across nine triangular series through December 2026. The top four teams move on to a 10-country World Cup qualifier that will send the top four teams to the 2027 World Cup. The Netherlands (12-6-0) tops the standings ahead of the U.S. and Scotland. Read More This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. TD Bank has inked a sponsorship deal for 2025 with the Canadian College and University Cricket (CCUC). This continued partnership collaboration signals a powerful commitment to building an inclusive, grassroots-driven cricket ecosystem for post-secondary students across Canada. 'We're building a post-secondary cricket system that reflects Canada's diversity, empowers student-athletes and creates real social impact through sport,' said Hassan Mirza, president of CCUC. 'With over 30 institutions already engaged and growing, the momentum behind this movement is undeniable.' KENYAN STAR DIES Mehboob Ali, an imposing player on the field, passed away in Nairobi, Kenya, on Saturday. Ali was in his early 90s and, although he wasn't keeping well in recent months, no mention was made how he died. The burly star opened the batting for Kenya and East Africa and was an excellent fielder in the slips. Ali will always be remembered for being the man behind the rise of Sir Ali Muslim Club that became the best club team in East Africa. He inspired several young players from the club who went on to represent Kenya. Check out our sports section for the latest news and analysis. Toronto Maple Leafs Basketball Television Ontario Canada
Globe and Mail
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Globe and Mail
Canadian cricketers lose to Oman by 15 runs in World League 2 one-day international
Pargat Singh, battling cramps, scored 85 runs in a losing cause as Canada fell to Oman by 15 runs in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 play Monday. Oman won the toss and elected to bat, finishing at 217 for six in its 50 overs at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium. The Canadian run chase ended with the last ball of the 49th over when No. 10 batsman Saleem Kana, on four, was caught at the boundary – leaving Canada all out at 202 with six balls remaining. Singh was bowled by Samay Shrivastava in the 38th over with Canada at 147 for seven. Singh, who hit 12 fours in his 104-ball inning, was hobbled by the end of his knock and had difficulty running. Shivam Sharma and Dilon Heyliger, the No. 8 and 9 batsmen, looked to be leading Canada towards the victory target. But Sharma, on 37 was caught at the boundary in the 46th over with Canada at 190 for eight. And Heyliger, on 18, followed with Canada at 197 for nine in the 48th over with bowler Mujibur Ali taking his first international wicket. 'Obviously it hurts,' said Canada captain Navneet Dhaliwal. 'We haven't batted well. For sure we have to have to more runs, especially the top order. I think Pargat played really well but he needs support.' The Canadians, who lost to the 15th-ranked U.S. by 169 runs Saturday, are ranked 18th in the world in one-day play while Oman is No. 16. The World League 2 features eight teams – also including Namibia, Nepal, the Netherlands, Scotland and the United Arab Emirates – with each side playing 36 one-day internationals spread across nine triangular series through December 2026. The top four teams move on to a 10-country World Cup Qualifier that will send the last four teams to the 2027 World Cup. The Netherlands (12-6-0 with two no-results) top the standings ahead of the U.S. (12-5-0) and Scotland (9-5-0 with two no-results). Monday's win moved Oman (9-6-0 with two no-results) past Canada into fourth. Canada (9-7-0 with two no-results) dropped into fifth. The bottom four teams can also progress to the qualifier but will have to get there via the Cricket World Cup Qualifier Playoff which includes the top four teams from the Cricket World Cup Challenge League. Canada started well Monday with Oman's two openers falling to Sana with just 10 runs on the board. But No. 4 batsman Hammad Mirza steadied the ship with a 77-run knock off 103 balls with three fours and two sixes. Mohammad Nadeem, batting sixth, finished at 76 not out, slugging seven fours and two sixes in his 77-ball innings. He was named man of the match. Canadian bowlers Saad Bin Zafar, Sharma and Sana each took two wickets. Dhaliwal faced just two balls, out leg-before-wicket, while fellow opener Yuvraj Samra managed seven runs before he was run out with Canada at 30 for two. Singh and Harsh Thaker combined for an 80-run partnership before Thaker exited on 33 with Canada at 110 for three. And Singh's new partners did not last long with Canada stumbling to 113 for five with Zafar and Shreyas Movva dismissed for zero and two, respectively. With 20 overs and five wickets remaining, Canada needed 114 runs. Singh needed treatment for cramps with the 32 Celsius conditions feeling like 36 C. When play resumed after Singh's treatment, Mansab Gill was bowled for no score, leaving Canada at 116 for five. Gill had scored 54 in his debut in the loss to the U.S. The next wicket to fall was Singh. The Canadians, who won promotion to World League 2 from the Cricket World Cup Qualifier Playoff, face the U.S. on Friday and Oman on Sunday.
