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Veteran New Zealand pacer Tim Southee has registered for the highly-anticipated Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 Player Draft on Tuesday. The draft will take place in the port city of Gwadar in Balochistan on Saturday, 11 January 2025. The start timing of the event will be shared in due course. Southee’s registration for the upcoming season was confirmed through a banner post on the PSL’s social media accounts, which was captioned “Kiwi pace supreme Tim Southee enters the HBL PSL Draft.” At 36 years old, he is a notable figure in the world of cricket, currently holding the record for the highest wicket-taker in T20I history. Since his debut in 2009, he has taken a total of 164 wickets in 126 matches. His skills as a fast bowler have made him one of the most in-demand players in various franchise leagues around the world. He has showcased his talent in prestigious competitions such as The Hundred Men’s Competition, the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Vitality Blast, and the Champi...

Australia have won an all-time classic Test, taking seven wickets in the final session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground to defeat India by 184 runs and go 2-1 up in the Border-Gavaskar series. In front of a record overall attendance for a Test in Australia of 373,691, the hosts had to get past India's defiant star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (84 from 208 balls), who was dramatically dismissed by Pat Cummins. Veteran spinner Nathan Lyon (2/39), who has struggled during this series, took the final wicket with 39 minutes and 12 overs remaining to seal an extraordinary win. India went to tea at 112/3, seemingly poised to hold on for a draw, but Cummins (3/28), Scott Boland (3/39), Lyon and even Travis Head (1/14) contributed with the ball in the final session to trigger a collapse of 43/7. Australia will regain the Border-Gavaskar trophy for the first time since 2014/15, if they win or draw the series decider at the Sydney Cricket Ground, starting Friday. Victory for India and a serie...

To scratch or not to scratch, that is the question. When confronted with an itch, most of us tend to throw self-discipline out the door and scratch to our skin's content. While that may prove momentarily satisfying, scratching excessively can injure your skin. And if you break the skin, you leave yourself open to infection. Itching, medically known as pruritus, is caused by stimuli bugging some part of our skin. There are a lot of places to bother on the body, too. The average adult has 20 square feet (2 square meters) of skin, all open to the world of irritants. When something bothers our skin, an itch is a built-in defense mechanism that alerts the body that someone is knocking. We respond to an itch with a scratch, as most people want to remove the problem. But the scratching can also set you up for the "itch-scratch" cycle, where one leads to the other endlessly. An itch can range from a mild nuisance to a disrupting, damaging, and sleep-depriving fiasco. Itches h...

Walnuts are a healthy nut chock-full of essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. They’re also easy to incorporate into your diet. To say that walnuts are a nutritious food is a bit of an understatement. Walnuts provide healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals — and that’s just the beginning of how they may support your health. In fact, there’s so much interest in this one nut that scientists and industry experts have gathered annually for the past 50 years at the University of California, Davis, for a walnut conference to discuss the latest walnut health research. Here are 10 science-based health benefits of walnuts. Rich in antioxidants Walnuts have greater antioxidant activity than any other common nut. This activity comes from vitamin E, melatonin, and plant compounds called polyphenols, which are found in particularly large amounts in the papery skin of walnuts. A 2022 study in healthy adults over age 60 showed that eating a walnut-rich meal redu...

Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada have led South Africa to inflict defeat on Pakistan by two wickets in the first Test at SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium, Centurion, on Sunday. South Africa qualified for the World Test Championship (WTC) final after today's victory. Returning pacer Mohammad Abbas' six-wicket haul went in vain as South Africa held their nerves calm to edge past Pakistan. South Africa's tailenders Rabada and Jansen displayed nerves of steel and put together a match-winning 51-run partnership to defy Pakistan’s comeback. The duo batted sensibly to recover their side from 99/6 after Abbas' six-fer. The eventful day kicked off with the home side resuming their innings from 27/3 through Aiden Markram and skipper Temba Bavuma, while chasing a modest 148. The duo stretched their overnight partnership to 43 runs until Abbas cleaned up Markram, who scored 37 off 63 deliveries with the help of six boundaries. The returning pacer soon got rid of South Africa...

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Thursday its analysis of samples from the first severe case of bird flu in the country last week showed mutations not seen in samples from an infected backyard flock on the patient's property. The CDC said the patient's sample showed mutations in the hemagglutinin (HA) gene, the part of the virus that plays a key role in it attaching to host cells. The health body said, the risk to the general public from the outbreak has not changed and remains low. Last week, the US reported its first severe case of the virus, in a Louisiana resident above the age of 65, who was suffering from severe respiratory illness. The patient was infected with the D1.1 genotype of the virus that was recently detected in wild birds and poultry in the US, and not the B3.13 genotype detected in dairy cows, human cases and some poultry in multiple states. The mutations seen in the patient are rare but have been reported in so...

Pakistan’s promising opening batter, Saim Ayub, has been nominated for the prestigious ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2024 award. Ayub, who has been in exceptional form throughout the year, is one of four contenders for the award, which recognises the best emerging talent in international cricket. In 2024, Ayub made a stunning impact on the international stage, impressing across formats with his aggressive batting style. In 41 innings, he accumulated 1,254 runs, with standout performances that included three centuries and one half-century in just nine One-Day International (ODI) matches. His remarkable consistency and ability to perform in various conditions have made him one of Pakistan's most exciting prospects. The emerging talent was named Player of the Series following Pakistan's dominant 3-0 series win over South Africa, whoch followed a remarkable rise in the ICC rankings. He jumped 57 spots to secure the 23rd position with 603 points. Ayub's co...

New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell on Friday signed up for the forthcoming tenth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). According to details, the season 10 of the domestic premium tournament hds also taken center stage ahead of its drafting on January 11 in Gwadar. Mitchell, who is the son of former New Zealand rugby union player John Mitchell, had represented the Black Caps in 31 Tests, 39 ODIs and 67 T20Is. Prior to this, Alex Carey, Sikandar Raza, David Willey, Usman Khawaja, Mustafizur Rehman and others signed up for the domestic marquee tournament. Meanwhile, Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan had also signed up for the PSL 10. It is pertinent to note that the PSL 10 draft will be held in Gwadar city of Balochistan on January 11, 2025. via Original Source

Getting rid of headaches by applying slight force or pressure to certain pressure points is called acupressure. Acupressure is derived from the ancient Chinese healing method of acupuncture. Pressure points are clusters of nerves located at various points on the body, which help regulate blood circulation. Headaches -- especially those brought on by anxiety, the common cold or menstruation -- are caused by a tightness and stiffness in the neck and face muscles that inhibit blood circulation. Stimulating the pressure points by massaging them will help relax the tight muscles and increase blood circulation, thus relieving the headache. Now, we'll learn where those points are and what to do. Get ready to say goodbye to your headache: Locate your temples. They're on either side of your head about 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) behind your eyes. Place your thumbs on your temples and simultaneously massage them by gently rotating your thumbs in a counter-clockwise direction. Place y...

South African pacers rattled Pakistan's batting line-up as the entire side got out at the score of 211 runs in the first Test match of a two-match series against Pakistan at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on Thursday. In reply, as the Proteas batters kicked off their innings, they received an early blow as Pakistan's Khurram Shahzad dismissed opener Tony de Zorzi in the third over. After Zori's return to the pavilion, Ryan Rickelton joined opener Aiden Markram. Shahzad struck again and dismissed Rickelton after the batter added just eight runs to the scoreboard. Rickelton's replacement, Tristan Stubbs, faced 28 balls while Markram steadily added runs to the scoreboard. Stubbs cameo was short-lived as he fell against Mohammad Abbas on nine runs. Markram was then joined by skipper, Temba Bavuma. Earlier, South Africa's Dane Paterson had grabbed a five-wicket haul with Corbin Bosch dismissing four Pakistani batters. Marco Jansen took the final wicket of the innin...

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has been fined 20% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for shoulder-bumping Australian debutant Sam Konstas during the opening session of the Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Thursday. The incident occurred after the conclusion of the 10th over on Day One when Kohli made physical contact with Konstas in front of a packed crowd of 90,000. The moment sparked a brief exchange of words between the two players, prompting Australian opener Usman Khawaja to intervene and defuse the tension. The International Cricket Council (ICC) reviewed the incident under Article 2.12 of its Code of Conduct (CoC), which prohibits inappropriate physical contact in cricket. The regulation states that players breach this clause if they "deliberately, recklessly, or negligently" engage in physical contact with others on the field. Factors such as intent, force, avoidability, and any resulting injury are assessed to determine the sever...

The right foods can help lower blood pressure and prevent hypertension (high blood pressure). The Singapore General Hospital (SGH) Dietetics Department shares the types of foods that should be on your plate. High Blood Pressure: 4 Foods to Eat  High fibre foods​such as fresh vegetables and fruits are effective in keeping blood pressure under control. The Health Promotion Board recommends consuming a minimum of 2 + 2 servings of fruit and vegetables daily. ​Continued from previous page. Mr Gary Chiah, Senior Dietitian at the Department of Dietetics, Singapore General Hospital (SGH), a member of the SingHealth group shares tips on the best foods to lower high blood pressure. More fibre High blood pressure can be kept under control with fresh vegetables and fruits. HPB recommends a minimum of 2 + 2 servings of fruit and vegetables per day. One serving of fruit is equivalent to one small fruit, 1 medium banana, 10 grapes or ¼ cup of dried fruits. One serving of vegetables is 100 g...

Star batter Babar Azam and experienced pacer Mohammad Abbas returned as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday, announced the playing XI for the first Test of the two-match series against South Africa, scheduled to played at the SuperSport Park from December 26 to 30. The lineup marks the return of ace batter Babar, who was left out the side for the last two Tests of the three-match series against England, held in October. The right-handed batter, who has only managed to score 366 runs in 18 innings without amassing a half-century since his 161-run knock against New Zealand in December 2022, replaced right-handed opener Abdullah Shafique, who recently registered three consecutive ducks in the ODI series against South Africa. As a result, Pakistan’s Test captain Shan Masood will now open the innings alongside in-form Saim Ayub. Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel and Salman Ali Agha form the touring side’s middle-order for the opening Test, with all-rounder Aamir Jamal...

Pakistan's cricketing stars, including Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha, made impressive strides in the latest ICC rankings across both white-ball and red-ball formats, owing to their exceptional performances in recent matches. In the ICC ODI batter rankings, Pakistan's skipper Mohammad Rizwan climbed three places, advancing from 24th to 21st with 612 rating points. Rising star Saim Ayub who was named Player of the Series after Pakistan's commanding 3-0 victory over South Africa, made a significant jump of 57 spots to secure the 23rd position with 603 rating points. His outstanding performance, which featured two centuries in the series, firmly established him among the top players. Vice-captain Salman Ali Agha also showed significant improvement, moving up 28 spots to 80th with 468 rating points. Meanwhile, Abdullah Shafique, who endured a difficult series with three consecutive ducks, dropped 21 places to 98th. Pakistan’s opening batters, Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq...

Renowned soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has finally broken his silence on the long-standing ‘GOAT’ debate with Argentine rival Lionel Messi. In a recently-uploaded video on his YouTube channel, UR Cristiano, the star footballer engaged in a penalty shootout with famous YouTuber MrBeast. In the video, the American YouTuber and his three friends, all donned in Al-Nassr jerseys, acted as goalkeepers while Ronaldo took a shot at the goal. During the challenge, MrBeast could be heard shouting, “Nolan says he doesn't like you, he thinks you're not the GOAT... he thinks Messi's better! He calls it soccer, and he said Messi's the GOAT." In response to that, former Real Madrid and Manchester United player jokingly said, “Who said Messi's better than me?" and burst into laughter. Earlier, at a press conference, the Portuguese forward shared his thoughts on comparison with the Inter Miami star. “It is not important anymore whether I am the best or not, I no lo...

The ICC has announced the fixtures and groupings for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to begin on February 19 in Karachi and conclude on March 9. The tournament will feature eight teams, 15 matches, and will be hosted across Pakistan and Dubai. In Pakistan, the matches will be held at three venues: Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi, each hosting three group games. Lahore is set to host the second semi-final and the final on March 9, unless India qualifies, in which case the final will be played in Dubai. Both semi-finals and the final will include reserve days. India’s three group matches and the first semi-final are scheduled to be played in Dubai. The tournament kicks off with Pakistan facing New Zealand in the Group A opener in Karachi on February 19. Dubai’s fixtures begin the next day, with India playing against Bangladesh. Group B action starts on February 21, as Afghanistan takes on South Africa in Karachi. A highly anticipated weekend follows, with England facing Au...

Most people don't give a lot of thought to their nails beyond applying a little polish or trying not to gnaw them during a stressful commute. But your nails are actually very important. They protect the tips of your fingers and toes, and they aid you in many of life's small tasks. And like it or not, gnarly nails can tell a lot about an individual's attention -- or lack thereof -- to detail. Most people can agree that a jagged or broken nail has a big impact on seemingly mundane tasks, such as pulling on a pair of socks or pantyhose. Despite their practical importance, however, nails get very little regard or appreciation -- few of us know how to keep our nails healthy and in good shape. Almost one quarter of the people in the United States have what's known as brittle nail syndrome. Brittle nails break and chip easily, and they may also peel off in layers. They are much more likely to have jagged, rough edges instead of a smooth surface. Although some health condi...

Pakistan opener Saim Ayub etched his name in the elite list of top ODI batters by scoring multiple centuries against South Africa. Ayub's century, his second of the series, propelled him into an exclusive group of overseas batters who have scored multiple ODI centuries in South Africa. Alongside him, cricketing giants like Virat Kohli, David Warner, Fakhar Zaman and Joe Root have also achieved this feat, with Kevin Pietersen and Kohli each having scored three centuries in South Africa. Pakistan’s 36-run victory in the third ODI was built on a solid foundation, with the 22-year-old scoring 101 runs off 94 deliveries. Babar Azam (52) and Mohammad Rizwan (53) also contributed half-centuries. Agha Salman’s quickfire 48 further boosted the total, giving Pakistan a competitive 308/9. South Africa's chase was led by Heinrich Klaasen, who struck a blistering 81 off 43 balls and Corbin Bosch, who contributed 40 runs. However, the hosts faltered under pressure and were bowled ou...

Breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day, but sometimes it’s hard to fit a healthy breakfast into a rushed morning. Here we give you a few reasons why it’s worth getting up a bit earlier and having breakfast, as well as some useful tips for ensuring you start your day with the right nutrition. 1. Ups your energy levels Did you ever wonder why breakfast is called breakfast? It’s because we’re breaking the overnight fast as we just spent the night sleeping and so wouldn’t have eaten for quite a few hours. During that time our body still uses fuel to maintain its functions, and so our blood sugar levels and glucose stores are getting pretty low by morning. Having breakfast helps us to refuel and increase energy levels. Including a glass of milk as part of a healthy breakfast is a great way to bring your sleepy child’s blood glucose levels back up and give them the energy they need to get them through the morning. 2. Boosts your performance Refuelling our bod...

England unveiled their squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and India tour, according to the England Cricket Board (ECB) in a media release on Sunday. Wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has been announced as the captain to lead the side. The same 15-member squad will also travel to India for the three ODIs in February 2025, just weeks ahead of the eight-team tournament — to be held in hybrid model. Ben Stokes could not make the cut for the squad since the all-rounder is under assessment following a left hamstring injury that showed up during the recent third Test versus New Zealand. "Durham all-rounder Ben Stokes was not considered for selection as he continues to be assessed following a left hamstring injury sustained during the third Test match against New Zealand earlier this month," the ECB release read. England 15-man squad for India Tour & Champions Trophy 2025: Jos Buttler (C), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, B...

Fatal familial insomnia, a rare genetic disease that causes sleeping difficulties, dementia and involuntary muscles twitching, has no cure and gets worse over time. The symptoms however, can be slowed through treatment but it is temporary, according to Cleveland Clinic. According to data provided by the National Organisation of Rare Disorders, FFI affects an estimated 1 to 2 people per million every year. FFI passes from parent to child and between 50 and 70 families around the world are suspected to carry the genetic mutation that causes the condition. What causes FFI? A neurodegenerative prion disease, FFI is caused by a mutation in the PRNP gene that generates prion protein. The prions are misfolded versions of normal proteins. Their unusual shape causes toxicity to cells in the body, more particularly neurons in the brain, as per LiveScience. The thalamus is one of the tissues that is damaged and it is the region of the brain that regulates an array of body functions includi...

Babar Azam is approaching a historic milestone in ODI cricket, with a remarkable achievement that will see him surpass modern greats Virat Kohli and Hashim Amla. The internationally top-ranked ODI batsman is poised to become the fastest player to reach 6,000 runs in the format. South Africa's Hashim Amla currently holds the record for 6,000 runs in 123 innings, while Babar Azam, with 5,905 runs in 119 innings, is within striking distance of this remarkable feat. Meanwhile, India's Virat Kohli reached 6,000 runs in 136 innings. Babar’s recent performance in the second ODI against South Africa on December 19 marked his return to form, as he scored a vital 73 runs off 95 balls, leading Pakistan to an 81-run victory. In the series-clinching second ODI against South Africa, Babar Azam scored his first ODI fifty since last year's World Cup, sharing a century partnership with Mohammad Rizwan. With the half-ton Babar surpassed MS Dhoni’s record for most half-centuries agains...

The much-anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to commence on February 19, with the tentative schedule now revealed. According to media reports, the tournament will open with a clash between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi. The highly-anticipated encounter between arch-rivals Pakistan and India is scheduled for February 23 at a neutral venue, likely to be Dubai. India, adhering to the neutral venue policy, will play all its matches outside Pakistan, including games against New Zealand and Bangladesh. The tournament will culminate with the final on March 9, 2025, either in Lahore or at a neutral venue, depending on India’s qualification. Both semifinal matches and the final will have reserve days to ensure smooth conduct. It is pertinent to mention that the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 will be played across hosts Pakistan and neutral venue, confirmed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday. This decision is part of a broader arrangement where matche...

Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Peshawar Zalmi announced on Friday its plans to bring cricket back to its home city by hosting open trials at the iconic Arbab Niaz Stadium. This announcement comes as construction work on the stadium progresses ahead of the 10th edition of the PSL. In a statement shared on its social media platforms, the 2017 PSL champions expressed their excitement about this milestone. “Today, officials from Peshawar Zalmi & the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government visited Arbab Niaz Stadium to review the ongoing work on the stadium ahead of #HBLPSLDraft,” Peshawar Zalmi posted. “We're thrilled to announce that we are bringing cricket to our home soon, kicking off our #HBLPSL10 campaign with open trials starting on 1st January at the iconic Arbab Niaz Stadium in Peshawar,” the statement added. During the visit, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Syed Fakhar Jahan confirmed that the construction would be completed by February 15. ...

When it comes to cooking, vinegar has more jobs to do than just appearing as an ingredient in recipes. It can perform miraculous tricks for improving flavor, preserving food, filling in for missing ingredients, and even making food look better. This ingredient can prevent spoilage and salvage the occasional cooking disaster. In fact, if you add a drop here and there during the preparation process, vinegar may change the whole personality of certain foods. In this article, we'll show you lots of ways to incorporate vinegar in the kitchen. The Basics : When getting to the bottom of a ketchup bottle, add a little vinegar and swish it around to make the ketchup stretch further. This technique will work for other condiments as well. Eggs: You can still hard-boil a cracked egg by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar to the boiling water. The vinegar will prevent the egg white from running out. : Add a tablespoon or more of vinegar when frying or boiling fish to reduce fishy tastes and ...

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced the port city Gwadar, located in Balochistan, as the host for the player draft of the 10th edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL). "The ceremony that kicks off the league’s festivities will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2025," said a statement issued by the cricket governing body. The decision to choose Gwadar was made with the aim of taking the popular sport among the people in that part of the province and inspiring the next generations to take up cricket as a professional sport. Meanwhile, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi said: "Gwadar, with its stunning coastline and strategic importance, represents the heart of Pakistan’s economic future." "By hosting the HBL PSL Player Draft here, we aim to highlight its cultural and economic significance while celebrating the unity cricket brings to our nation," he added. Furthermore, he said he looks forward to welcoming all the franchises and the relevant ...

Do you wake up with a parched, flaky face that makes you want to dive back under the covers? Known to doctors as xerosis, dryness occurs when low humidity levels, sun exposure, harsh soaps, acne treatments and other abrasive factors degrade the skin's natural moisture barrier, leading to peeling, irritation and cracks. The condition often worsens in winter, thanks to cold temperatures, bitter gusts of wind and dry indoor air. But you can't just worry about your skin when the sun goes down. Address your dry complexion throughout the day by wearing a moisturizer with SPF, opting for a gentle cleanser and avoiding dehydrating products or cosmetics. When it comes to serious prevention and treatment, they don't call it beauty sleep for nothing. Since cell turnover and water loss happen faster while you snooze, nighttime really is the right time for locking in moisture and banishing flakiness. But how can you maximize those precious eight hours (or, let's be honest, seve...