When Pakistan hosted ICC Champions Trophy, BCCI had refused to send Indian team across the border due to diplomatic tension between the nations & their matches were held in Dubai.
In an Instagram Story, Gillespie suggested that Javed was responsible for his and Gary Kirsten’s removal as coaches. ‘Aaqib was clearly undermining Gary and I behind the scenes.’
Analysts say India has come a long way as ODI team while Pakistan is still caught in a time warp, is conservative & playing brand of cricket that might have been more suited to 1990s.
Fans can’t get over the stars of the series—Saim Ayub and Mohammad Rizwan. Ayub, for his match-winning twin centuries, and Rizwan, for his exemplary captaincy.
The Champions Trophy has been covered in uncertainty due to the strained relations between the two countries. Earlier, the BCCI was quoted saying that it would approach ICC to change the venue to Dubai.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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