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Domestic women cricketers could earn less than minimum wage this season

​The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has recently announced domestic contracts for 90 women cricketers for the 2024-25 season, increasing from 79 players in the previous year. Despite this expansion, concerns have been raised regarding the financial terms of these contracts. Players are set to receive a monthly retainer of PKR 35,000, which falls below Pakistan’s minimum wage for unskilled laborers, …

George Foreman, heavyweight boxer and purveyor of grills, dies at 76

George Foreman, the legendary two-time heavyweight boxing champion and successful entrepreneur, passed away on March 21, 2025, at the age of 76. Foreman was renowned for his formidable boxing career, which included winning an Olympic gold medal in 1968 and becoming the oldest heavyweight champion at 45. Beyond the ring, he achieved significant success with the George Foreman Grill, selling …

Pakistan win toss, bowl in third New Zealand T20

In the third T20 International between Pakistan and New Zealand at Eden Park, Auckland, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first. New Zealand posted a total of 179 for 3 in 18.2 overs, with Mark Chapman playing a pivotal role by scoring an unbeaten 87 runs off 42 balls. His innings included nine fours and four sixes, anchoring …

Boxing champion Imane Khelif targets second Olympic gold in LA

In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent executive order banning transgender women from female sports categories—a policy he erroneously suggested would affect Khelif—the 25-year-old athlete clarified her stance. Khelif stated, “I am not transgender. This does not concern me, and it does not intimidate me.” She emphasized her commitment to competing in Los Angeles, expressing her determination to secure …

PCB awaits ICC response over Champions Trophy concerns

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally expressed concerns to the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the exclusion of its representatives from the post-match ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy final. Despite the presence of PCB officials at the venue, protocol dictated that only the heads of cricket boards were allowed on stage, leading to Pakistan’s unintentional absence during the …

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