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The highly anticipated Asia Cup match between Pakistan and India in Sri Lanka’s Kandy on Saturday could face interruptions due to inclement weather as forecasts for the day indicate a significant likelihood of rain. The match is scheduled for 2:30pm (PST) start, but AccuWeather, the forecasting agency, predicted unfavourable conditions in Kandy. According to it, “thundery showers and light winds” are expected from 8:30am onwards, persisting until around 4:30pm. It also said “light rain showers with light winds” were also expected to persist throughout the day. The forecaster has also predicted three spells of showers during the day with 94 per cent chance of precipitation. For the nighttime, the website anticipated an 87pc chance of rain, with the potential for heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, another weather tracking website Weather.com predicted an 80pc chance of rain during the day and 70pc chance after sunset. One of the prominent matches in recent years featuring arch-rivals was...

Bangladesh have won the toss and opted to bat first against Sri Lanka in their first match of the Asia Cup 2023 on Thursday at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka have an injury-riddled squad with several key players like all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, pacers Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Madushanka and Lahiru Kumara missing the Asian event. Meanwhile, Bangladesh suffered a massive blow as wicketkeeper-batter Liton Das was ruled out of the tournament. "Dry wicket, hope to put runs on the board. We have to be at our best because Sri Lanka are very good especially at home. We just have to think about today's match, have to be better than them in 100 overs. Three spinners and three seamers," Shakib Al Hasan said after the toss. Sri Lanka's skipper Dasun Shanaka also talked after the toss and said: "It is a good toss to lose with rain around the corner. Our main players are injured but we have all areas covered. I expect turn ...

Pakistan's skipper Babar Azam has made a habit of breaking records no matter which format he is playing in. Azam, 28, broke former South Africa batter Hashim Amla's record as he became the fastest player to 19 ODI centuries after scoring a ton against Nepal in the first match of the Asia Cup 2023 on Wednesday in Multan. Azam reached this feat in just 102 innings while Amla did it in his 104th. As he broke Amla's record, he also became the fastest player to achieve this feat in ODI cricket. It must be noted that Babar Azam came to bat after Pakistan had an early collapse as they were 25-2 after Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq lost their wickets. The 28-year-old stood tall on the crease and formed a crucial 86-run partnership with Mohammad Rizwan before the wicketkeeper batter got run out in a bizarre way. After Rizwan lost his wicket, Salman Agha came to bat he, too, did not last long and lost his wicket while attempting a reverse-sweep shot to Nepal's Sandeep Lamic...

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Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat against Nepal in the first match of Asia Cup 2023 on Wednesday. Team Green boasts some of the top-ranked ODI players, with skipper Babar Azam leading the way in the ODI Batter rankings, and the first game of the event against underdog Nepal is expected to be a one-side match. Pakistan will be eyeing to clinch the Asia Cup title ahead of the World Cup campaign. On the eve of the Asia Cup, Pakistan captain Babar Azam said he is excited to play in front of the passionate Multan crowd. He felicitated Nepal for qualifying for Asia Cup and hoped that participation would give a boost to sport in the country. Meanwhile, Babar XI is entering Asia Cup with a positive attitude as they topped the ODI teams rankings after securing a whitewash over Afghanistan. After today’s opener, Men in Green will travel to Sri Lanka tomorrow to face off against India in the second Group-A match. The Island nation will host the third and final match of the group bet...

Pakistan have announced their squad for the first match of the Asia Cup against Nepal on 30 August in Multan. Babar Azam will captain the Pakistani team with Shadab Khan as his vice-captain. The other players in the squad are Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf. Pakistan, who are the top-ranked one-day international team in the world, will face Nepal in the Group A fixture at the Multan Cricket Stadium. It will be the first time that Nepal will play in the Asia Cup, and also the first time that Multan will host a match in the tournament. The two teams have never met before at this level. The match will start at 14:30 local time (09:30 GMT), preceded by a colourful opening ceremony. his team prepared for their opening match of the Asia Cup against Nepal. “It is always a great feeling to play in front of the passionate Multan crowd and we all are very excited that the Asia Cup...

West Indies legend, Sir Viv Richards, has offered his prediction regarding the upcoming 2023 World Cup, set to take place in India between October 5 and November 19. According to Richards, the leading wicket-taker during the tournament will be none other than Pakistan's talented left-arm seamer, Shaheen Afridi. Richard, sharing his thoughts on a video featured on the official Instagram account of the International Cricket Council (ICC), highlighted the significant progress that Afridi has made. “The leading wicket-taker in the World Cup will be Shaheen Afridi because I have seen him in Pakistan. I spent some time in the PSL and I have seen his massive growth. [He is a] highly determined individual. He is my man.,” Richards said. Last week, New Zealand pacer, Tim Southee at the Ceat Cricket Rating Award event, mentioned the prowess of Shaheen Afridi and Trent Boult, acknowledging their ability to trouble batsmen consistently throughout their careers. “Shaheen and Trent Boult ...

Asia’s cricket giants India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will get a final chance to size each other up before October’s 50-over World Cup when the Asia Cup begins on Wednesday. Fiery rivals India and Pakistan could clash as many as three times if they go all the way in the six-nation continental championship. Pakistan and Sri Lanka are co-hosts, a hybrid model agreed after World Cup hosts India refused to tour Pakistan, with the final on September 17 in Colombo. Pakistan, which became the world’s top-ranked ODI team after last week’s 3-0 series sweep against Afghanistan, open the campaign at home on Wednesday against Asia Cup debutants Nepal in Multan. Skipper Babar Azam, who scored 113 runs in the Afghanistan series, leads a team containing a triple-pronged fast bowling attack in Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. World Cup hosts India, led by Rohit Sharma, will open their campaign against the Green Shirts in a hotly anticipated clash on Saturday in Pallekele. India a...

Afghanistan cricket team reached Pakistan to participate in Asia Cup 2023. According to details, the Afghanistan cricket team reached Lahore from Colombo, where the Afghan team was commuted to the hotel under strict security. It is pertinent to note that the presidential protocol is being provided to the teams arriving in Pakistan for the Asia Cup. Afghanistan cricket team will start practice at Gaddafi Stadium from tomorrow (Tuesday). The Afghan team will play its first match against Bangladesh on September 03 in the Asia Cup. via Original Source

Star javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem made history on Sunday when he became the first Pakistani to win the first-ever medal for his country at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary with his best 87.82-meter throw. India's Neeraj Chopra was able to secure the gold medal with his best throw of 88.17 meters. At the start of the game, Arshad Nadeem could not have a good start with his throw only reaching 74.80 meters, however, he made a comeback with a remarkable 82.81 meters on his second attempt. It was the Pakistani thrower's third throw which was the biggest breakthrough as he reached as far as 87.82 meters — his season's best. While the Mian-Channu-born Olympian's fifth attempt could not reach the 80-meter mark, nevertheless he managed to throw an 81.86m in his sixth and last attempt. The athlete's medal was confirmed when Germany’s Julian Weber failed to better his mark of 86.79 as his final throw fell short of 80m. A foul by Jakub Vadlejch in...

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Roger Binny has confirmed that he will visit Pakistan for an official dinner to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in Lahore to commemorate their hosting of the Asia Cup 2023, which begins on August 30. According to media report, "Vice President Rajiv Shukla and I will arrive in Pakistan on September 4," said Binny. It is likely Binny and Shukla will also attend a match at the Gaddafi Stadium on September 3 or 5 as part of their two-day visit. The report added that an official invitation was extended by Zaka Ashraf, the current PCB managing committee chairman, to the top brass of the BCCI on August 15 and that all top board members from the participating teams, including the BCCI, have confirmed their attendance. Binny said: "I have no hesitation in going to Pakistan. My visits to Pakistan were always memorable, Pakistanis are very hospitable," adding that he hoped his visit to Pakistan woul...

Are you having trouble with insomnia? While everyone doesn’t need the same amount of sleep, most adults need between seven to nine hours of shut eye per night. As you get older, you may get tired earlier and wake up earlier, but you still need the same amount of sleep. According to interanational media reports, “Sleep is essential for your physical and mental well-being,” says Michael Pham, DO, an internal medicine physician at Scripps Coastal Medical Center Carlsbad. “Adequate sleep helps restore your energy, boost your mood, lower your blood pressure and produce hormones that help build muscle, repair cells and tissue, fight infection and control appetite.” Remember that if you sleep better, you’ll feel better. Untreated insomnia can lead to significant health issues, including obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and issues with memory. 1. Limit caffeine Caffeine is a stimulant and can stay in your system for up to eight hours. Limit yourself to one caffeinate...

For the first time, the South African women’s cricket team reached Karachi on the tour of Pakistan. According to sources, the South African women’s cricket team reached Karachi by flight EK600 via Dubai. In this regard, police sources say that the President’s protocol is being given for the security of the team. Strict security arrangements were made from Karachi Airport Terminal One to the team’s accommodation. The 3 T20 matches between South Africa and Pakistan women’s cricket teams will start at 7:30 PM on September 1, 3, and 5 at the National Stadium. Both teams will also play ODI matches on September 8, 11 and 14. South African women cricketers will leave for home on September 15. via Original Source

In order to ensure foolproof security during the Asia Cup 2023, the federal cabinet has approved the deployment of the Pakistan Army and Punjab Rangers. The federal cabinet approved the deployment via circulation after the Punjab caretaker government had requested the deployment of the army and Rangers via summary. Sources said that army and Punjab Rangers would be deployed from August 27 to September 6. This year’s Asia Cup will kick off with host Pakistan taking on Nepal in the curtain raiser on August 30 in Multan. Pakistan will host a total of four matches including a Super 4s fixture. India’s group stage matches including the anticipated clash against Pakistan, scheduled on September 2, will be held in Kandy while the rest of the Super 4s matches, including the final will be played in Colombo. The arch-rivals Pakistan and India will come face to face again on September 10 in Colombo if both manage to qualify for the Super 4s. Like the previous edition, the Asia Cup schedu...

Coffee is an energy booster as people also intake extra cups while working and multiple researches have also underlined benefits of it such as decreased cancer risk, cardiovascular diseases, and Type 2 diabetes. However, studies have also revealed that if it is consumed heavily, it may result in a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, and dementia. So the question arises, how much coffee should you drink? Evidence suggests that normal intake is not bad for health, but it should not be consumed for health benefits, according to a report which quoted a member of the American Society for Nutrition, Tricia Psota as saying. "I would never recommend that individuals who don't consume caffeinated beverages start incorporating them into their day for any reason," Psota said. According to the Food and Drug Administration, it should be at 400 milligrams daily, or around four or five 8-ounce cups. It further said that people would not feel the effects of caffeine such as erra...

Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first on Saturday in the final one-day international (ODI) match of the series against Afghanistan. Pakistan have already won the series 2-0 and will be looking to make a clean sweep in Colombo, Sri Lanka, where Afghanistan is hosting the series. If Pakistan win the match today, they will not only relish the clean sweep victory but will also overtake Australia and jump to the top spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI ranking. Ahead of the match today, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam remarked that the first 10 overs would be tough. "We will increase the pressure on the Afghan team by setting a huge target," he said, adding that four changes had been made to the playing eleven. He added that Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf and Mohammad Wasim Jr are playing today in place of Usama Mir, Iftikhar Ahmed, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. On the other hand, Afghanistan suffered a blow when all-rounder Azmatullah Umarzai ...

Pakistani javelin ace Arshad Nadeem made his mark on Friday by securing a spot in both the final of the World Athletics Championships (WAC) and the Paris Olympics 2024. Nadeem’s remarkable throw of 86.79 metres, achieved during his third attempt in the qualifying round of the WAC held in Budapest, Hungary, not only secured his spot in the WAC final but also guaranteed his participation in the upcoming Olympics in Paris next year. The javelin throw final is scheduled for August 27 (Sunday). During his initial two attempts, he achieved distances of 70.63 metres and 81.53 metres, respectively. The Paris Olympics stipulates a qualifying minimum distance of 85.50 metres for the javelin throw, a requirement that the Pakistani athlete comfortably met. In August last year, Nadeem achieved a record-breaking throw during the javelin final at the Commonwealth Games, securing Pakistan’s first track and field medal in 56 years. Nadeem’s monster 90.18-metre throw had brought Pakistan’s first ...

Great news for you if you are struggling to find time for exercise during the week as a groundbreaking study by Harvard University reveals that longer workout sessions over the weekend might be just the ticket to a healthier heart. If you've been feeling the pressure to fit in exercise on a daily basis, this research suggests that concentrating your physical activity into one or two days a week could provide significant benefits to your heart health. Experts have long recommended getting 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise every week to keep your heart in good shape. What's intriguing is that this study found that "weekend warriors," who squeezed all their activity into a couple of days, managed to reduce their risk of heart attack by 27% and heart failure by 38%. This discovery challenges the conventional wisdom of spreading exercise throughout the week. The study's lead author, Dr Patrick Ellinor, was surprised by the findings. He noted that the ab...

Afghanistan won the toss on Thursday and opted to bat against Pakistan in the second one-day international (ODI) of the three-match series played at Hambantota, Sri Lanka. In the opening game of the series, hosted by Afghanistan in Sri Lanka due to security fears, Pakistan won the match by 142 runs. Chasing a target of 202 runs, Afghanistan were dismissed for only 59 runs, their second-lowest score in ODIs, in 19.2 overs. Ahead of the match today, Hashmatullah said that Afghanistan would try to make a comeback today. "We will entre the field, keeping in mind a target of 260," he said. The Pakistan side skipper observed: "The wicket looks good for batting." He added that the national side would try to bat to the best of its abilities during the game. Playing XIs Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Hashmatullah Shahidi (capt), Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Abdul Rahman, Shahid Kamal, Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Pakistan: Ima...

The official warm-up fixtures for this year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India have been announced. The 10 teams will each play two official 50-over contests during the week leading up to the start of the World Cup on October 5, with matches to be held in three different cities across India. The matches will be held in Guwahati, Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram between Friday 29 September and Tuesday 3 October and will provide teams with the perfect opportunity to acclimatise to the conditions they are expected to face during the World Cup. World Cup warm-up fixtures: Friday 29 September Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati South Africa v Afghanistan, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram New Zealand v Pakistan, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Saturday 30 September India v England, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati Australia v Netherlands, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram Monday 2 October...

Pakistan Cricket Team’s fast bowler Haris Rauf was rewarded for his five-wicket haul in the first One-Day International (ODI) against Afghanistan, as he climbed seven places in the ICC Ranking. Haris Rauf reached his career high ranking in ICC ODI Ranking, 36th place. He was at 43th place in the ranking last week. On the other hand, Babar Azam lost six points in the ODI Batters’ ranking, as he was dismissed for a duck in the first match. Despite losing six points, the skipper of Pakistan leads by more than 100 points in the ICC ODI Batters’ ranking. Shaheen Shah Afridi has maintained his ninth place in the ODI Bowlers’ ranking, whereas he got three points for picking up two wickets in the first ODI against Afghanistan. Muhammad Nawaz, who was not selected for the first ODI, was demoted to the 38th place. Fakhar Zaman was demoted to the fifth place after getting dismissed for just two runs in the first ODI. Imam-ul-Haq and Shubman Gill leapfrogged him in the ranking, as Imam-ul...

Nepal cricket team has reached Karachi ahead of their Asia Cup 2023 campaign which will start against Pakistan on August 30 in Multan. The team has been taken to the local hotel amid tight security after they landed at Karachi airport. They will train at National Bank Stadium from tomorrow. They will also play practice matches before leaving for Multan on August 27. Nepal will be playing their first-ever Asia Cup this year. They are placed in group A alongside Pakistan and India. The underdogs will play against India on September 4 in Sri Lanka. Asia Cup will be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 30 to September 17. India refused to travel to Pakistan on political grounds after which hosts Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) proposed a hybrid model. After delaying for a couple of months, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) accepted the hybrid model and announced the schedule of the Asia event which is returning to its original 50-over format after five years.   via Original ...

Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak has passed away aged 49. The all-rounder lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, according to several former teammates media outlets. Streak was one of Zimbabwe’s most celebrated sporting figures throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. He represented Zimbabwe in 65 Tests and 189 ODIs, scoring 4933 runs and taking 455 wickets for his country. After retiring in 2005, he served in coaching roles for several teams at domestic and international level, including Bangladesh, Zimbabwe and the Kolkata Knight Riders. In 2021, Streak was dealt an eight-year ban after being charged with five breaches of the ICC’s anti-corruption code. Earlier this year, he revealed he was undergoing treatment for cancer.   via Original Source

Pakistan have won the toss and decided to bat in the first ODI of the three-match series against Afghanistan in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, on Tuesday. It is a home series for Afghanistan who cannot stage international cricket in their own country because of security fears. Earlier today, Afghanistan team suffered a major setback ahead of series against Pakistan. Read:  Najibullah   Zadran   ruled   out  of  ODI   series   against   Pakistan Middle-order batter Najibullah Zadran was ruled out of the series due to a knee injury and will be replaced by Shahidullah. Zadran is a key player in the Afghanistan team, having played 88 ODI matches over the course of his career. He has an average of 30.04 and strike-rate of 89.42 in 50-over cricket with the help of a hundred and 15 fifties. Meanwhile, Shahidullah has only played a solitary ODI which came against the Netherlands in January 2022 in Doha. The series will give both teams a chance to pr...

Afghanistan team suffered a major setback ahead of the three-match ODI series against Pakistan, which begins today in Hambantota. Middle-order batter Najibullah Zadran has been ruled out of the series due to a knee injury and will be replaced by Shahidullah. Zadran is a key player in the Afghanistan team, having played 88 ODI matches over the course of his career. He has an average of 30.04 and strike-rate of 89.42 in 50-over cricket with the help of a hundred and 15 fifties. Meanwhile, Shahidullah has only played a solitary ODI which came against the Netherlands in January 2022 in Doha. The series will give both teams a chance to prepare for the Asia Cup, which begins on August 30. Pakistan : Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Tayyab Tahir, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Haris (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi. Afghani...

Pakistan face Afghanistan in a three-match one-day international series in Sri Lanka starting on Tuesday, with skipper Babar Azam seeing it as good preparation for the Asia Cup and World Cup. The first bilateral ODI series between the two teams will be followed by the six-nation Asia Cup, in Sri Lanka and Pakistan, beginning on August 30 and the World Cup in India from October 5. It is a home series for Afghanistan who cannot stage international cricket in their own country because of security fears. “These three matches are a good opportunity for us to test our players in the match situation,” Azam told AFP. Azam is the top-ranked ODI batsman and leads a strong side that also boasts openers Fakhar Zaman and Imamul Haq — ranked three and four, respectively. They are backed up by a potent pace attack of Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. Afghanistan has world-class spinner Rashid Khan fit again after he withdrew from The Hundred competition in England. “Afghanista...

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India’s squad for 50-over Asia Cup 2023. KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer returned to the squad alongside Tilak Varma. Prasidh Krishna also returned after an injury lay-off. Ishan Kishan was chosen as the second wicketkeeper while Sanju Samson will travel as a reserve player. Kuldeep Yadav replaced Yuzvendra Chahal. Chief selector of BCCI Ajit Agarkar, stated that Rahul is still “carrying a niggle” and hence, Samson will travel to Sri Lanka as a reserve player. INDIA SQUAD Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Sanju Samson via Original Source

Pakistan marked a victorious start in the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Blind Games with an 18-run victory over India in Birmingham on Sunday. Pakistan's visually-impaired team was invited to bat first by the India VI team after winning the toss at King Edward’s School ground. The Green Shirts scored 187 runs and lost eight wickets in the allocated 20 overs. Muhammad Salman scored 50 off 31 deliveries, while captain Nisar Ali scored 46 off 33 and Badar Munir added 37 from 24. For India’s visually-impaired team, Ajay Kumar Reddy took four wickets while three Pakistani batters fell to Nakula Badanayak. In reply, Indians were restricted to 169 runs for seven wickets in 20 overs. At one stage, they needed 38 from the last three overs but Matiullah bowled a superb 18th over in which he conceded just four runs. India lost three wickets, including one run out, to collapse from 150 runs for three wickets to 154 runs for six wickets. India VI’s Sunil Ramesh score...

With less than two months remaining before the start of the ICC World Cup 2023 in India, the schedule of the mega event could be changed once again. According to Indian media, the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to tweak the schedule of two games, which it is set to host on consecutive days, due to security concerns raised by the local police. The New Zealand-Netherlands match on October 9 and the Pakistan-Sri Lanka fixture on the following will be held at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad. The Pakistan-Sri Lanka was earlier scheduled for October 12 but the date was later changed to provide Pakistan with enough time between fixtures after their match with India on October 14. It must be noted that, earlier this month, nine matches of the World Cup were rescheduled but, according to the report, the HCA were not consulted on the matter which is why they were forced to file a request for a change in the it...

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja was not part of the commentary panel for the upcoming Asia Cup which was announced on Friday. From Pakistan, Bazid Khan, Aamer Sohail, Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis were included in the commentary panel. Ravi Shastri, Andy Flower and Matthew Hayden are the other prominent names in the commentary panel for the Asia Cup. It must be noted that Raja returned as commentator during the Test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka last month. The former opener was away from the commentary box since September 2021, when he was elected as the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for a period of three years. However, Raja, along with other PCB members, was removed from the post after just one year and was replaced by a 14-member management committee led by Najam Sethi. Raja was only the fourth former Pakistan international cricketer to lead the PCB after Abdul Hafeez Kardar (1972-1977), Javed Burki (1994-1995) and Ijaz Butt (2008-2011). Raja was P...

Boredom is like an emotional oxymoron. Your mind itches for something to do, but your body doesn't respond. This universal human experience ranks at the bottom of our list of desirable emotions, and while boredom springs from various sources, people report almost uniform sensations of lazy restlessness. But what happens when that flat-lined feeling doesn't go away? Can you — as the saying beloved to angst-ridden teenagers goes — really die of boredom? Run-of-the-mill boredom alone won't kill you. But, in a roundabout way, it can pose problems for adolescents. Today's teenagers in particular may be susceptible to boredom from a combination of overstimulation and lack of coping skills when action dies down. Some adults, however, don't grow out of typical teenage boredom. Certain personalities that gravitate toward high-risk lifestyles also experience chronic boredom. While the relationship between the two isn't completely understood by science, it can spiral ...

Google-owned US cybersecurity firm Mandiant said on Thursday it had seen increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) to conduct manipulative information campaigns online in recent years, though the technology's use in other digital intrusions had been limited so far. Researchers at the Virginia-based company found "numerous instances" since 2019 in which AI-generated content, such as fabricated profile pictures, had been used in politically-motivated online influence campaigns. These included campaigns from groups aligned with the governments of Russia, China, Iran, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Cuba, Argentina, Mexico, Ecuador, and El Salvador, the report said. It comes amid a recent boom in generative AI models such as ChatGPT, which make it far easier to create convincing fake videos, images, text, and computer code. Security officials have warned of such models being used by cybercriminals. Generative AI would enable groups with limited resources to produce higher...

Vinegar is a wonderful -- and inexpensive -- addition to your beauty regimen. Vinegar can help restore the natural acidity of your skin, which may clear up skin problems such as dryness, itching, flaking, and acne. This article includes beauty tips and tricks that will help you stay beautiful without spending a fortune. We'll start with the skin. Age Spots: Vinegar mixed with onion juice may help reduce the appearance of age spots. Mix equal parts onion juice and vinegar, and dab onto the age spots. After several weeks of this daily routine, the spots should lighten. Itchy Skin: To relieve itchy skin and/or aching muscles, add 8 ounces apple cider vinegar to a bathtub of warm water. Soak in the tub for at least 15 minutes. Put on a Happy Face Vinegar can be a useful addition to your skincare routine for your face. Aftershave: Apple cider vinegar is a great aftershave for men that will help keep their skin soft and young looking. Keep a small bottle of it in the medicine ...

The ticket sale for the Sri Lanka leg of the upcoming ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2023 have started today at 12 pm (noon) PST, as announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday. The announcement was made through the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official social media platforms. The second phase of ticket sales for the Sri Lanka leg will commence at 6:30 pm PST on 17 August. This second phase of ticket sales will include the much-awaited fixture between Pakistan and India on 2 September. Nine matches will be held in Sri Lanka, including the final. The Sri Lanka leg will begin with the home side taking on Bangladesh at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 31 August. Last week, the tickets for the Asia Cup matches in Pakistan were put on sale. This year’s Asia Cup will kick off with host Pakistan taking on Nepal in the curtain raiser on August 30 in Multan. India’s group stage matches including the anticipated clash against Pakistan, sche...

Ben Stokes has reversed his decision to retire from one-day international (ODI) cricket ahead of England’s defence of their 50-over men’s World Cup title in India, the country’s cricket board says. The England Test captain was included in the squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, announced by national selector Luke Wright on Wednesday. Stokes quit the ODI format 13 months ago due to a demanding workload as a multi-format player and concerns about a chronic left knee injury. That fitness issue meant the all-rounder did not bowl at all during the last three Tests of the recently concluded drawn Ashes series at home to Australia. But Stokes could now feature as a specialist batsman when England look to retain their title in India starting in October. Stokes, 32, was Player of the Match in the 2019 World Cup final on home soil when he hit an unbeaten 84 as England beat New Zealand in a dramatic super over. via Original Source

Most people in the world suffer from hypertension, which is a serious health concern. A case of high blood pressure indicates potential cardiovascular problems and should be managed with lifestyle modifications. Nutritionist Anjali Mukherjee shared an Instagram post on how one can manage your blood pressure levels. "Many people accidentally discover that they have high blood pressure. A reading of 120/80 is considered normal, whereas a reading of 140/90 is considered pre-hypertensive, and above 140/90 is hypertensive," the expert wrote. Many foods and dietary factors affect blood pressure. "Research shows that a person having a high sodium diet is prone to have high blood pressure. People who are overweight or diabetic are also prone to it. Individuals who smoke and drink excessively tend to have high blood pressure," the post read. Tip 1 Wheatgrass juice: This is proven to be an elixir for those suffering from hypertension as it is a rich source of magnesium...

Pakistan fast bowler, Wahab Riaz, has officially announced his retirement from international cricket to pursue his journey in franchise cricket. The cricketing world was taken aback as Wahab revealed his decision to step away from all formats of the game, just on the brink of the highly anticipated World Cup 2023, set to take place in India later this year. The announcement came through a tweet from the pacer's official account, wherein he expressed his gratitude for the opportunities he received to serve his country on the global stage. The message also contained an attached document, a formal statement confirming his immediate release from international commitments, enabling him to fully dedicate himself to his new venture in franchise cricket. “I have been speaking about my retirement plans past two years, that 2023 is my target to retire from International cricket, and I feel comfortable now more than ever that I have served my country and National team to the best I coul...

The security forces killed two terrorists in an intelligence based operation on reported presence of terrorists in general area Razmak, North Waziristan district in the night between Aug 14 and 15, the military’s media wing stated. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations, “During the conduct of operation, security forces surrounded the terrorists’ location and after intense fire exchange, two terrorists were sent to hell.” The ISPR added that weapons and ammunition were also recovered from the killed terrorists, who remained actively involved in terrorist activities against security forces as well as extortion and target killing of innocent citizens. “The sanitisation of the area is being carried out to eliminate any other terrorists found in there,” it said, adding that locals of the area appreciated the operation and expressed their full support to eliminate the menace of terrorism. via Original Source

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced that tickets for the ODI Men’s World Cup — set to commence in India’s Ahmedabad on October 5 — will go on sale from August 25. India’s opening match against Australia is set for October 8 in Chennai, followed by the eagerly awaited showdown against arch-rival Pakistan on October 14 in Ahmedabad. However, fans won’t have instant access to tickets for all matches, according to The Times of India. The report said the sale of tickets will be conducted in a systematic manner across phases. Fixtures for the 50-over World Cup were originally published in June after weeks of delays arising from Pakistan’s reluctance to travel to India. However, the schedule was overhauled on Aug 9, two months before the tournament begins, after the Board of Control for Cricket in India said foreign teams had requested changes. As per the fresh changes, the world’s biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad will host the hotly anticipated match betwe...

With wedding bells ringing for most Pakistani cricketers this year, captain Babar Azam, too, is about to get married soon. According to media reports, the skipper is likely to tie the knot after the ICC World Cup in India this year. As per reports, Babar's close friend, who said that the cricketer's family plans for the wedding to be held in November this year following the major cricket event. Babar's family, as per reports, want him to get married in the few days after the World Cup and before Pakistan jets off for its Australia tour in December. The Pakistan skipper is getting married to his cousin, who is his maternal aunt's daughter. In 2021, reports regarding Babar's marriage being arranged with his cousin surfaced on the internet with news that he will get married in 2022. His teammates, too, knew about the potential arrangement all along. Earlier this year, Pakistani cricketers including Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Shan Masood, and Shadab Khan ...

Pimples inside the mouth are common and usually harmless. However, in some cases, it can indicate a more serious condition. There are various causes of pimples in the mouth. Some are preventable, and some are not. Read on to learn the most common causes of pimples inside the mouth and how to treat and prevent them. What are pimples in the mouth? Pimples inside the mouth may appear as pink-red bumps, clear bumps, or bumps with a white-grey head. Depending on the cause, the pimples may be asymptomatic, painful, sore, or irritated. They can appear on the lips, gums, cheeks, roof of the mouth, floor of the mouth, or tongue. Some can be small and isolated, while others may be large or appear in clusters. Causes of pimples in the mouth There are many causes of pimples in the mouth. Some are infectious, inflammatory, or cancerous. The cause will dictate the treatment and prevention. It is best to seek diagnosis and treatment from your doctor as soon as you notice new lesions. The soone...