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Khaleej Times
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
India refuse to play against Pakistan in World Championship of Legends: ESPNcricinfo
Amid simmering political tensions, an Indian cricket team featuring retired stars pulled out of their semifinal match against Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends, according to a report on ESPNcricinfo. The Yuvraj Singh-led India Champions, who had also refused to play against the Shoaib Malik-led Pakistan Champions in the group stage of the tournament, were scheduled to take on their arch-rivals in the first semifinal at Birmingham on Thursday. Pakistan will progress to the final of the eight-team tournament after India's decision to pull out of the match. This decision comes just days after the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced that India's cricket board will host the 2025 Asia Cup in the UAE. The marquee clash between India and Pakistan is scheduled for September 14. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has faced a massive backlash following the announcement as opposition leaders have called for a boycott of the match. The relations between India and Pakistan have deteriorated sharply following the deadly April 22 terror attack at Pahalgam in the Indian-administered Kashmir. India blamed Pakistan for the attack — an allegation strongly rejected by the Pakistan government — which killed 26 civilians. What followed was a four-day military conflict between the two nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours in May before a ceasefire was announced.
News18
19-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Kamran Akmal Fumbles Behind Stumps 'Like Old Times', Video Goes Viral
Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal, who was in action against the England Champions in the World Championship of Legends in Birmingham on Friday, rolled back time as he fumbled behind the stumps during the game, missing an easy stumping, an act for which he was infamous during his playing days. In the sixth over of England's chase of 161, with Shoaib Malik bowling to former England wicketkeeper Phil Mustard, the latter stepped out of his crease in search of a big hit.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sania Mirza spotted at airport in stylish look, shares heartwarming hand-in-hand moment with son Izhaan Mirza Malik
Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik divorced in January 2024 after 14 years of marriage. Sania lives in Dubai with their son Izhaan, focusing on her career and motherhood. Shoaib maintains a close bond with Izhaan, visiting twice a month and bonding through sports and daily video calls. Sania Mirza , a famous Indian tennis player, is currently enjoying a peaceful and rewarding phase of her life, skillfully managing both her career and motherhood. Since her separation from Shoaib Malik , the Pakistani cricketer and her former husband, last year, she has been residing in Dubai with their son, Izhaan Mirza Malik. A Touching Mom-Son Moment Today, Sania was seen at the airport sharing a touching moment with her son as they walked hand in hand. The simple yet beautiful gesture captured the warmth and love between the mother and child, making it a truly heartwarming sight for onlookers. Mirza made a stylish appearance at the airport, wearing brown loose pants paired with a blue tee and black shades. She greeted the paparazzi with a warm smile and thanked them before getting into her car. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ETimes (@etimes) Background: Sania and Shoaib's Journey For the unversed, Sania Mirza married Shoaib Malik in 2010 and became parents to their son in 2018. The couple decided to part ways in January 2024. Since then, Shoaib has remarried Pakistani actress Sana Javed, while Sania remains focused on motherhood and continues to inspire as a prominent public figure. Shoaib Malik's relation with Izhaan On a recent Pakistani Ramzan television show, Shoaib Malik opened up about his parenting style, highlighting that his bond with his son Izhaan resembles a close friendship rather than a conventional father-son relationship. 'Uske saath jo relationship hai woh ek dosti wala hai. He calls me bro, and sometimes I also call him bro. I make sure to visit him twice a month in Dubai, and while I'm there, I personally drop him to school and pick him up,' Shoaib revealed. The cricketer also shared that he remains deeply engaged in his son Izhaan's life, with sports serving as a central activity that helps them connect and strengthen their relationship. 'Mera uske saath bahaut acha bond hai. Everyday we connect on a video call and discuss everything,' he added.
India.com
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet beautiful sports anchor, fan of Sania Mirza's ex-husband, her name is...
In this collection of pictures we shall know about the beautiful cricket presenter who is a fan of Sania Mirza's ex-husband Shoaib Malik. Let's dive in. This beautiful sports anchor is Yesha Sagar who is in the headlines these days because of her beauty. Yesha Sagar is a famous sports anchor. She was born on 14 September 1995 in Punjab. Yesha Sagar currently lives in Toronto, Canada. Yesha Sagar has made her mark in the Global Canada T20 League. Before becoming a sports anchor, Yesha Sagar worked as a model and actress in Canada. Yesha Sagar is very active on social platforms. She has one million followers on Instagram. Yesha Sagar was born in Ludhiana (Punjab). After completing her graduation in India, she moved to Canada in 2015. Yesha Sagar has been seen in many music videos with artists like Parmish Verma, Gur Sidhu, Aarsh Benipal, Gippy Grewal, Kulbir Jhinjer and Prem Dhillon. Yesha Sagar has attracted everyone by spreading the charm of her beauty on social media. Yesha Sagar has become an internet sensation overnight. Fans are trying to know about Yesha Sagar. Yesha Sagar is quite active on social media. Yesha Sagar often shares pictures and videos. Yesha Sagar is the fan of Pakistan star cricketer Shoaib Malik who is also the ex-husband of Sania Mirza. A video surfed on social media in which Yesha claimed that her favourite cricketer is Shoaib Malik.
Express Tribune
01-06-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Mentors refuse to quit after tourney scrapped
Mentors appointed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for last year's Champions Cup are refusing to step down despite their roles being declared redundant. While Shoaib Malik has resigned voluntarily, the remaining four — Misbah-ul-Haq, Saqlain Mushtaq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Waqar Younis — are holding out, potentially forcing the PCB to pay Rs 20 million in compensation. Details have emerged that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had appointed five mentors for the Champions Cup in August last year. These included Misbah-ul-Haq, Saqlain Mushtaq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shoaib Malik, and Waqar Younis. From the beginning, their hefty monthly salary of Rs 5 million each had been a topic of debate. Recently, the PCB decided to scrap the Champions Cup due to unsatisfactory results and replace it with the Pentangular Cup. Logically, this also meant the mentors were no longer needed. Sensing the inevitable, Shoaib Malik resigned voluntarily, but the remaining four have maintained silence. Sources say some of them are deliberately waiting to be officially dismissed so they can claim compensationfour months' salary amounting to Rs 20 million as per their contracts. A few days ago, the PCB unofficially conveyed through informal channels that their services were no longer required, expecting they might resign on their own. However, since that hasn't happened, the board may be forced to explore other options. Sources further revealed that during their job interviews, these mentors had claimed they were forgoing lucrative opportunities — coaching gigs, TV shows, commentary, and league contracts — to serve the nation. That emotional pitch helped them secure record-breaking salaries. Ironically, many of them continued with their other engagements despite being appointed by the board. After only a few months of paying hefty salaries, the authorities realized the initiative wasn't yielding the expected benefits. Reportedly, some mentors have even warned the PCB that if removed, they would launch criticism campaigns on media.
