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New-look Pakistan aim to continue white-ball winning momentum in two-match Test series against Sri Lanka

Babar Azam-led Pakistan Test team will aim to clinch the two-match ICC World Test Championship series against visitors Sri Lanka after the hosts’ white-ball team won the three-match T20I series 2-1 and triumphed in the ODI tri-nation series as well. Sri Lanka will also be looking to conclude their all-format tour, which began on 9 October, with a series win. They began the red-ball leg of the tour well by winning the three-day practice match against PCB Patron’s XI by 142 runs. The two teams will lock horns in the first match of the series from Monday, 9 November at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 9.30am PKT. The second Test match will take place at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore from 17 to 21 November. The 16-member Pakistan Test squad comprises of eight uncapped players including fast bowling duo of Ali Shabbir, Saqib Khan, spin-bowling all-rounder Arafat Minhas and batters Mohammad Suleman, Mohammad Tayyab Arif, Mohammad Taha, Saad Baig and Sameer Minhas. Among other batters are skipper Babar, who is on the verge of completing 5,000 Test runs, Salman Ali Agha, who was player of the series when Pakistan last faced Sri Lanka...

Hardik Pandya donates his entire 9.5 million Indian Rupee prize!

It is reported that Hardik Pandya won a prize of 9.5 million Indian Rupees (95 Lakhs) after emerging victorious in a baseball 'Home Run' challenge organized by MrBeast.Rather than keeping the money for himself, he reportedly donated the entire amount to help children in need and stray dogs.We salute Hardik Pandya—not only for his sporting prowess but also for winning hearts through such a noble gesture!

Football Pitch Turns into a Battlefield: 53 Red Cards Issued in a Single Match in Brazil

While a player receiving a red card in a football match is a relatively common occurrence, could you imagine 53 red cards being issued in a single game?Such an extraordinary incident has been reported from Brazil.This massive altercation took place during a semi-final match of the Under-20 state football championship in Brazil.The conflict began during a match between the teams Uberlândia and Mamoré, triggered when a player was sent off after receiving a second yellow card.A heated exchange of words between players and officials from both sides subsequently escalated into a major brawl.In response, the referee issued red cards to 53 individuals—comprising 43 players and 10 members of the coaching staff and club officials.Due to the altercation that erupted during the match, the referee was forced to bring the game to an end. Ultimately, the Mamoré team secured a spot in the grand final after the Uberlândia team decided not to participate in the second leg of the semi-finals.The transformation of a football pitch—a place meant for competing for victory—into a scene of conflict that spiraled beyond the players' control has drawn significant attention within the global football community.

Will Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami retire from Test cricket?

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has decided to retire from Test cricket. He announced this via his Instagram account.Shami, who made his Test debut in 2013, is currently 36 years old. He played 64 Test matches for India, taking a total of 229 wickets.

Why was Sri Lanka’s Pavan Rathnayake not nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award for October?

Many fans are discussing the fact that Sri Lanka’s Pavan Rathnayake was not nominated for the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Player of the Month award for October.Given his performance during the triangular series in Pakistan, he could well have been a contender; consequently, Sri Lankan fans are far from pleased that he missed out.The reality is that several players delivered exceptional performances throughout the cricket matches held in October.While Pavan was left off the shortlist, the nominees include Arafat Minhas from Pakistan, Shai Hope from the West Indies, and Marco Jansen from South Africa.Shai Hope, in particular, made a massive impact during his tour of India in October, truly shaking things up. Looking at the month of October, one could highlight Shai Hope’s magnificent, unbeaten 162—which helped chase down a target of 352 in an ODI—as well as his performance in a T20 series, where he recorded two centuries and a half-century across four innings.Hope’s performance against India was so impressive that it would be hard for anyone to find fault with it; it is no surprise, therefore, that Shai Hope has been nominated for the 'Player of the Month' award for October.Meanwhile, Marco Jansen delivered an outstanding performance—both with...

Australian Cricketer Chris Lynn Referred to Rehabilitation for Drug Use

Australian cricketer Chris Lynn has been handed a one-month ban from cricket after being found guilty of using cocaine. He tested positive during the T20 Blast tournament held in England.Notably, Chris Lynn has admitted to using cocaine.In addition to the one-month ban, arrangements have been made for him to undergo a rehabilitation program. Following this, there will be no obstacles to his return to the cricket field.However, his participation in the Australian Big Bash League—set to begin next month—is now in jeopardy, as Cricket Australia is scrutinizing the disciplinary breach.Australia maintains a very strict stance regarding disciplinary issues, regardless of the player's stature. Consequently, the period ahead is unlikely to be easy for Chris Lynn.