DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 on Sunday, notably excluding veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. Shakib, recently banned from bowling in competitions under the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), was sidelined following an independent re-assessment of his bowling action that raised concerns over its legality. Although eligible to …
Sarfaraz Ahmed, former Pakistan captain and acclaimed batter, has announced his decision to part ways with the Quetta Gladiators ahead of the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The announcement came on Sunday via an Instagram post, where Sarfaraz shared a picture with the franchise owner, Nadeem Omar. “Today I want to tell you that my time with …
US private forecaster AccuWeather said that estimated damage and economic loss from the California wildfire, already one of the worst in history, is over $150 billion at a preliminary level. Raging wildfires in Los Angeles killed several people, destroyed hundreds of buildings and stretched firefighting resources and water supplies since they began on Tuesday, with fierce winds hindering firefighting operations …
President Joe Biden will deliver his farewell address to the nation next Wednesday, the White House announced. The speech, set to take place in the Oval Office—a location often reserved for significant announcements—will reflect on Biden’s political career and offer a vision for the nation’s future, according to sources. While the White House has not disclosed specific details, the address …
Bangladesh’s interim government has raised concerns over reports of a visa extension granted to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, despite the cancellation of her passport on January 7, 2024, according to official statements. The government stressed that visa validity typically ends with passport cancellation, responding to media claims that Hasina’s visa status in India, where she is currently residing, has …
