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Veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews voiced his discontent over the Sri Lankan men’s cricket team’s sparse Test schedule for 2025. Taking to social media, Mathews criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC), expressing shock at the limited number of matches allocated to his team. “Absolutely shocking to hear that Sri Lanka is only playing four Test matches this entire year, including the Australia Tests this month,” Mathews posted on X tagging the ICC. According to the Future Tours Program (FTP), Sri Lanka will play just four Test matches in 2025. Two of these matches will be completed by mid-February against Australia, with the remaining two scheduled against Bangladesh in June, marking the start of the 2025-27 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Sri Lanka’s Test schedule for the ongoing 2023-25 WTC edition has been similarly lean, with the team playing 13 matches — only marginally ahead of Bangladesh and South Africa, who have each played 12 Tests. The future looks ...

Peshawar’s Israr Khattak triumphed in the second edition of the Karachi Marathon, finishing the World Athletics-accredited event in an exceptional two hours, 29 minutes, and 58 seconds here on Sunday. The event featured multiple categories, including a 42.2-kilometer full marathon, a 21.1-kilometer half marathon, and a five-kilometer fun race. The event attracted runners from across Pakistan and international participants hailing from countries including the United States, Poland, Japan, Germany, and Australia making it Pakistan’s largest marathon event, which welcomed both seasoned professionals and enthusiastic amateurs. In the full marathon, Mohammad Riaz from Bahawalpur finished second with a time of two hours, 32 minutes, and 10 seconds. The half marathon saw Mohammad Akhtar of Sahiwal taking first place with a time of an hour, 12 minutes, and eight seconds, followed by Sialkot’s Mohammad Qasim and Mohammad Usman from Attock in second and third positions, respectively. In ...

The term "Generation Beta" refers to the cohort of children born from 2025 to 2039. This generation follows Gen Z and Millennials before them, marking the beginning of a new wave of youth, shaped by the technologies and advancements of the 21st century. The concept was coined by futurist Mark McCrindle, who anticipates that Beta babies will grow up in a world where artificial intelligence, digital connectivity, and medical breakthroughs will play central roles in their lives. Experts predict that Gen Beta will be “digitally fluent” from birth, with deep integration into the rapidly advancing world of AI and technology. This generation will also likely witness major medical breakthroughs, including cures for previously untreatable diseases. Their lives will be intertwined with new technologies. In a historic moment for India, the country welcomed its first ‘Generation Beta’ baby as a boy was born at Synod Hospital in Aizawl, the capital of Manipur’s northeastern state, ...

Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi announced on Sunday that the talented batter Saim Ayub will be sent to London for immediate medical treatment. This decision follows consultations with medical experts to ensure that Ayub's injury is properly diagnosed and treated. Naqvi personally reached out to Saim Ayub to inquire about his condition, offering his best wishes for a speedy recovery. He expressed the importance of providing the necessary care, emphasising that Ayub will be examined by renowned orthopaedic specialists in London. An appointment has already been arranged at one of the leading hospitals to ensure the best possible treatment for the young cricketer. Dr. Mamreze, who has been overseeing the left-handed batter's treatment in Pakistan, has sent the cricketer's medical reports to London for further evaluation. Naqvi praised his dedication and reiterated that the PCB would provide all the necessary resources to support Ayub's reco...

India's Rohit Sharma dismissed retirement rumours after being left out of the fifth and final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match in Sydney. Speaking during the lunch break on day two, Rohit clarified his stance on the matter. "This is not a decision to retire, nor am I stepping away from the game," said Rohit. "I've stood down for this match because I wasn't scoring runs at the moment," he added. He emphasised that his decision was based on current form and not a sign of an imminent retirement. "There is no guarantee runs won’t come five or two months down the line. I've seen a lot in cricket and life changes every second, every minute, every day," he added. "I have confidence that things can change, but I also have to be realistic. Life won’t change based on what people with a mic, pen, or laptop write or say." The Indian captain further stated that decisions regarding retirement or team roles should be left to the player...

Pakistan's explosive left-handed opener, Saim Ayub, limped off the field on Friday after twisting his ankle while fielding during the second Test match against South Africa. The incident took place during the opening session of the first day of the final Test, which is taking place at the Newlands, Cape Town. A fuller-length delivery from Mohammad Abbas was guided by Ryan Rickelton through the slip cordon and into the third-wicket area in the seventh over. After Aamir Jamal brought the ball back in from the boundary in deep third-man territory, Ayub ran to be the relay fielder but he lost his balance and stumbled backwards. The 22-year-old appeared quite uncomfortable as he was taken off the field after receiving medical care. According to the fresh information, Ayub is being sent to a nearby hospital for additional testing of his sprained right ankle. The young opener's fitness will be updated by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in due course. While the extent of Saim...

Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Thursday, announced their playing XI for the final Test of the two-match series against Pakistan, scheduled to commence on Friday hereat the Newlands. The home side made three changes to their lineup as Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj and uncapped Kwena Maphaka replaced Tony de Zorzi, Corbin Bosch and Dane Paterson. Both Bosch and Paterson were instrumental in leading the home side to a narrow two-wicket victory in the series, which guaranteed their place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. Paterson bagged a five-wicket haul in the first innings and followed it up with one scalp in the second. Bosch, on the other hand, played an unbeaten 81-run knock in the first innings after taking four wickets. Meanwhile, left-handed opener Zorzi had a forgetful outing with the bat in the aforementioned fixture as he was dismissed for two runs in both innings. South Africa’s hero with the bat, Aiden Markram, will open the innings with Ryan Rickelton, with r...

The ninth edition of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy, famously known as the Mini World Cup, will be held from February 19 to March 9, 2025, in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Teams have started announcing their squads for the event, and it is expected that the defending champions, Pakistan, will include seven batsmen, four fast bowlers, three spinners, and one wicketkeeper in their squad. Reports say that Mohammad Rizwan will be the sole wicket-keeper for Pakistan in the mega event. Usman Khan, who was included as the second wicketkeeper in the squad during the South Africa one-day international (ODI) series, is unlikely to make it to the Champions Trophy squad. For the pace attack, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf are likely to be included in the squad with Mohammad Hasnain also in contention for the fourth fast bowler spot. In terms of spinners, it is expected that Shadab Khan, the former vice-captain and Test all-rounder, w...

Billions of nanoplastics present in tea bags may cause serious health issues, including fertility problems and increased risk of multiple cancers, warn health experts. If a common person drinks tea with tea bags, then they should know that the microplastics present in it can cause multiple body disorders. A study presented by the University of Barcelona, Spain, alarmed the concerns in this regard. In the study, experiments were conducted on tea bags made up of commercially available plastic polymers, which revealed that tea bags made of polypropylene released 1.2 billion microplastic particles in a drop of hot water. Likewise, tea bags made of cellulose released 135 million, while tea bags made of nylon-6 released more than 8 million microplastic particles in a drop of water. These small microplastics particles combine in hot water and release chemicals that are likely to cause cancer. Similar identical results were also revealed in a study conducted in Canada earlier. Similarly...

Renowned cricket commentator and analyst Harsha Bhogle expressed his admiration for Pakistan’s all-rounder and vice-captain, Salman Ali Agha. During a discussion on his YouTube channel, Bhogle highlighted Salman’s potential as a player who can significantly contribute to Pakistan’s cricketing future. "I know Pakistan likes Saud Shakeel, but when I saw another young player at the end of last year here in Australia, I just thought, 'He can bowl and he can definitely bat—more of a batter than a bowler—but he is some player,'" said Bhogle. "I am very happy that it has started to get reflected in the numbers, and it is Salman Ali Agha. I hope we see more of him," he added. The 31-year-old cricketer’s career trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. The year 2024 marked a breakthrough for the all-rounder as he consistently excelled with both bat and ball. Following Babar Azam's resignation, Mohammad Rizwan was named Pakistan's white-ball cap...