Underlining Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s May 28 announcement, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Saturday confirmed the elimination of Mohammad Sinwar, a senior Hamas leader, in an airstrike targeting a tunnel beneath the European Hospital in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis. The strike took place on May 13, where Sinwar was believed to be hiding. In…
RCB batter Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has expressed optimism about Virat Kohli’s long-awaited IPL triumph, suggesting that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are better placed than ever to win their maiden title in 2025. Speaking to IANS, Kaif praised the team’s balanced approach this season and highlighted the crucial…
The cricketing world is rallying behind Virat Kohli, urging him to reconsider his reported decision to retire from Test cricket — with former India star Mohammad Kaif becoming the latest voice to appeal to the batting great.According to TimesofIndia.com report, Kohli has communicated his intention to retire from the longest format to the BCCI, sparking…
Rohit Sharma and Mohammed Siraj. (Screengrabs) Team India captain Rohit Sharma on Monday presented the T20 World Cup winning ring Mohammed Siraj ahead of Mumbai Indians clash against Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium. Siraj had missed the ceremony held earlier this year during the BCCI’s Naman Awards.“This is for Mohammad Siraj,” Rohit Sharma said…
Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Instagram accounts of several prominent Pakistan cricket stars — including Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan — have been blocked in India in the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam.Earlier on Thursday, the Instagram account of Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Arshad…
Pakistan’s ISI chief Lieutenant General Mohammad Asim has been appointed as the country’s National Security Advisor. This additional charge comes amid escalating tensions with India following a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. Asim, who became ISI chief in September 2024, is responsible for intelligence operations along the Line of…
As India and Pakistan grapple with renewed tensions after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, a video of Pakistani Senator Palwasha Mohammad Zai Khan making provocative remarks in Pakistan parliament has gone viral, fuelling diplomatic ire and social media outrage. In a fiery speech delivered in Pakistan’s Upper House on April 29, the senator declared, “The…
Mohammad Amir (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former fast bowler Mohammad Amir has revealed that he felt sidelined and ignored by the “Pakistan cricket setup” following the 2024 T20 World Cup, attributing the lack of communication from the board as the key reason behind his retirement late last year. Amir, along with Imad Wasim, had come…
Former Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie said that he doesn’t find Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan to be selfish when it comes to their playing style. Gillespie worked with the duo during his short time with Pakistan cricket. However, Babar and Rizwan have been criticised a lot for being slow with their batting, especially in…
Devon Conway and Tilak Varma NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has questioned the growing trend of the ‘retired out’ tactic in the Indian Premier League, calling it more an act of frustration than strategy. His comments came after Chennai Super Kings retired out opener Devon Conway during their clash against Punjab Kings in…