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Why is Pakistan upset over the handling of Asia Cup cricket event?

Confusion over hosting of the tournament has led to last-minute changes and bitterness between cricket officials.

Al Jazeera

Asia Cup super four matches likely to be shifted out of Colombo after heavy rains

ACC mulls change of venue for Asia Cup Super Four matches due to heavy rains in Colombo. Possible venues: Pallekele, Dambulla, Hambantota. Teams informed. ACC has two days to decide. Hybrid model proposed by PCB chief Najam Sethi in June.

The Hindu

Najam Sethi slams Asia Cup scheduling after Pallekele washout

PCB chairman Najam Sethi slams Asia Cup scheduling after India-Pakistan match washout in Pallekele. Suggested playing in UAE, but "poor excuses" made to accommodate Sri Lanka. Politics over sport, he says. Hybrid model used, with four games in Pakistan, rest in Sri Lanka.

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‘Indian hostility’ looms over Asia Cup’s stripped-back hosts Pakistan

Pakistan gets set to host just four of 13 matches of the regional cricket tournament after India’s refusal to tour.

Al Jazeera

Govt. forms panel to formulate guidelines for pig farms

LSGD forms subcommittee to study licensing of pig farms. It seeks to bring all pig farmers under a system of registration and licensing, with criteria including setback distances and number of animals. It will also look into guidelines for waste management, including transportation and handling of food waste. PCB had…

The Hindu

BCCI president Roger Binny, VP Rajeev Shukla to be in Lahore on PCB's invitation

BCCI president Roger Binny and vice-president Rajeev Shukla have accepted the invitation of the Pakistan Cricket Board and will be in Lahore from September 4-7

The Hindu

PCB posts full video of CWC23 promotional campaign featuring Imran Khan

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday put out the full version of their promotional campaign leading up to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India from October 5 onwards, with the new video featuring the country's 1992 World Cup winning skipper Imran Khan, who was not visible in the…

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Akram criticizes Pakistan Cricket Board for leaving Imran Khan out of Independence Day video

The Pakistan Cricket Board has received severe backlash for leaving World Cup-winning captain and former prime minister Imran Khan out of a video showing the country's cricketing achievements

The Independent UK

Pakistanis slam ‘shameful’ cricket board video omitting Imran Khan

Cricket fans, experts denounce PCB’s attempt to omit Khan from video celebrating country’s cricket history.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan’s Ijaz Butt passes away

During his eventful tenure, Butt oversaw some momentous occasions in Pakistan cricket.

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023: India-Pakistan match to be played on October 14, PCB agrees to schedule change

The much-anticipated India-Pakistan game at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will be played on October 14 instead of originally scheduled date of October 15, reported ESPNCricinfo on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite news:

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World Cup 2023 | Pakistan agree to playing India on October 14, will be pitted against Sri Lanka on October 10 instead of 12

The marquee World Cup clash between India and Pakistan will be held in Ahmedabad on October 14, instead of originally scheduled date October 15

The Hindu

Take steps to protect fish from pollution: Fisheries Federation chief

TSFF chairman Ravinder directs officials to prevent fish death due to industrial pollution. Visited tanks in Patancheru mandal, found effluents released into tanks causing fish death and inconveniences to fishermen. Asked PCB to take legal action against polluting industries.

The Hindu

PCB unhappy with ACC president Jay Shah revealing Asia Cup schedule before official ceremony

PCB dissatisfied with Jay Shah announcing Asia Cup 2023 schedule before its own event in Lahore. PCB conveyed displeasure to ACC, citing time difference and unprofessional handling of meeting in Durban.

The Hindu

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Pakistani woman cricketer Ayesha Naseem, 18, announces retirement citing religion

Ayesha Naseem, 18, retires from international cricket citing devotion to Islamic principles. Efforts to convince her to stay by PCB, Nida Dar failed. She was a top young talent in Pakistan women's cricket.

The Hindu

If Pakistan doesn't go for World Cup it will be great injustice to fans: Misbah-ul-Haq

Misbah-ul-Haq has advocated for Pakistan to be allowed to compete in the ODI World Cup in India and added that not sending the side for the mega-event would be “depriving people” of the opportunity to see the arch-rivals clash on the biggest stage.

The Hindu

Asia Cup schedule finalised, India not going to Pakistan: BCCI secy Arun Dhumal

The much anticipated Asia Cup games between India and Pakistan will be held in Sri Lanka as Rohit Sharma led team won’t travel to Pakistan, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Pakistan PM forms high-level committee to decide on national team's participation in ODI World Cup

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has formed a high-level committee, headed by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto, to decide on the national cricket team’s participation in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India.

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We don't focus on what is happening in PCB, we just focus on cricket: Babar Azam

The rumblings in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will not have any bearing on the national team’s performance in the ICC World Cup, or in the assignments prior to that, asserted skipper Babar Azam.

The Hindu

Unlike PSL, Babar Azam refuses to endorse betting firm

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has refused to wear and endorse the logo of a betting firm during the upcoming Lanka Premier League, even as betting companies sponsor many franchises of the Pakistan Super League.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | NCP moves disqualification petition against Ajit Pawar and 8 others, India and China ramp up infra on north bank of Pangong Tso lake, and more

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PCB seeks official clearance to travel to India for WC, writes to Pakistan PM: Report

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has written to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, seeking official clearance to travel to India for the ODI World Cup in October-November, according to a report.

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Pakistan to send security delegation to India for inspecting WC venues

Pakistan is set to send a security delegation to India for inspecting the venues before giving clearance for the national team’s travel to the neighbouring country for this year’s ICC ODI World Cup.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Centre allows Aadhaar authentication for registration for births and deaths; Manipur Governor meets Amit Shah, and more

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Newslaundry

Cities sidelined, the Pakistan dilemma: How BCCI’s playing politics in the World Cup schedule

The final schedule of the 2023 World Cup cricket tournament is out, and this writer has already heard voices of dissent from major cricket centres that have either been ignored or given a raw deal by the Jay Shah-controlled BCCI.

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