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My days of watching cricket, for time being, are over: PM Imran Khan

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2 years ago

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PM Imran Khan says Pakistanis were excited for Australia’s tour.
“I am unable to watch. I follow the matches in the papers,” he says.
Australian team is being given Presidential-level security, he adds.

Prime Minister Imran Khan has rejected reports of watching a Pakistan-Australia Test match in-person as he said that his days of watching cricket were over for time being.

Federal Minister Fawad Chaudhary during his visit to Pindi Cricket Stadium a few days back during the historic Rawalpindi Test hinted that PM Imran Khan would witness Australia and Pakistan play a Test match.

However, in an interview with The Sydney Morning Herald, PM Imran Khan said: “Unfortunately, my days of watching cricket, for the time being, are over.”

Australia have returned to Pakistan after almost 24-long-years and the tour witnessed the first Test at Pindi Cricket Stadium, which did attract a massive crowd on all five days, but ended up in a disappointment due to a dead-flat wicket.

International Cricket Council (ICC) also declared the Pindi Cricket Stadium “below average” for the first Test match between Pakistan and Australia and penalised it with one demerit point.

Terming Aussies tour a “much-awaited moment” for the cricket fans, PM Imran Khan said that Pakistanis are a cricket-loving nation; however, because of the war on terror, they have been deprived of cricket for many years.

The prime minister said Pakistanis were awaiting the Australian team’s arrival with great anticipation and excitement as it is a team that is “admired.”

PM’s take on T20s and Test matches

The premier was of the view that between T20 and Test cricket, the former is “great entertainment” with innovative stroke play and brilliant fielding; however, the premier said that the “true test” of a cricketer will always be the five-day format.

Shedding light on the efforts of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), he said the board was and Cricket Australia were in talks for a couple of years regarding the historic Australia tour to Pakistan.

The reservations were added when New Zealand pulled out of their Pakistan tour and England stepped back from touring the country recently.

Overall security has ‘improved’

PM Imran Khan said: “The issue was about security and our government has improved the overall security within the country. The Australian team is being given Presidential-level security and our people have been waiting with excitement for this series.

“Apart from the dead pitches, nothing can dampen the cricket fans’ excitement.”

How does the PM follow cricket?

The prime minister, although does not watch matches at stadium, but he follows cricket through papers.

“I am unable to watch. I follow the matches in the papers. Unless the pitches are more responsive we won’t see results,” he added.

PM Imran Khan is looking forward to seeing a few names performing in the series.

“Looking forward to seeing Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi perform during the tour”.

Reliving memories

PM Imran Khan also relived the memories of playing against Australia. “The 1976 tour of Australia when I was barely 23 years old. This was my favourite tour of Australia. In Pakistan, it was in 1982, the match in Lahore when I took 8 wickets on a dead pitch. Chappell brothers and Dennis Lillee were the toughest competitors.”

Indo-Pak bilateral series

“India right now has a racist Hindutva regime preaching racial superiority and hatred for minorities, especially Muslims,” the prime minister said.

“So, there is no forward movement in our relations and cricket is also affected — has become collateral damage,” he said about a possible Indo-Pak bilateral series.

Are fast bowlers better captains?

Shaheen Shah Afridi recently being captain as a fast bowler lifted the maiden trophy for Lahore Qalandars. Pat Cummins is the Test captain of Australia on tour to Pakistan.

PM Imran Khan also opined that fast bowlers make better captains as they habve an edge over others.

“Theoretically, fast bowlers should make better captains. A good captain must have the ability to judge when to use a particular bowler when to change the bowler and assess the field placings accordingly. Fast bowlers have an edge in making these assessments.”

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Who is the mystery man behind Jannat Mirza’s rumours of his engagement?

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15 hours ago

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One of the most well-known TikTok performers in Pakistan, Jannat Mirza, has gained attention from her followers lately due to engagement rumours.

Jannat has amassed a sizable social media following thanks to her lip-syncing abilities, fashion taste, and acting prowess.

The name Jannat Mirza was formerly associated with Umar Butt, a fellow TikToker. While creating TikTok videos together, the two grew close and ultimately made the decision to tie the knot.

But by 2023, the pair had formally split up, despite Jannat’s announcement in 2021 that they had struck an understanding. Later, Umar Butt announced their breakup and urged followers to be considerate of their privacy.

Engagement of Jannat Mirza

By posting a picture of a stunning ring on her hand on Instagram, Jannat Mirza recently gave rise to rumours that she was engaged.

Social media users began to wonder a lot about her relationship status as a result of this. The mystery was increased when a video of Jannat and an unidentified man wearing black appeared.

The video has Jannat donning a purple outfit, but the mystery man’s identity is kept a secret since his face is covered the entire time. Jannat seems pleased and happy with him in spite of this. The engagement rumours were further stoked by the video, which featured black and purple heart emojis.

Enquiries regarding Jannat’s new relationship flooded the comment sections as fans reacted to the film and the ring photo with enthusiasm and curiosity. People are very interested in Jannat Mirza’s personal life, as seen by comments like “Who is Jannat Mirza’s next target?”

Fans are anxiously awaiting Jannat Mirza’s formal statement regarding her engagement and the identity of the mystery man, as the rumours about him go on.

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Filming for “Yeh Ishq” begins with Sheheryar Munawar and Ushna Shah.

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2 days ago

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Ushna Shah and Sheheryar Munawar, two of the most attractive and well-liked performers in Pakistani entertainment, are now working together for the first time on the drama series “Yeh Ishq.”

Director Qasim Ali Mureed announced on social media that the project began work on Wednesday, sharing a photo of the title’s clapperboard.

In addition to the main performers, the ensemble cast includes experienced actors Shabbir Jan, Irsa Ghazal, Mehmood Aslam, Kinza Malik, and Sohail Sameer in key roles, as well as the newest sensation in show business, Shuja Asad, and emerging starlet Mahenur Haider.

Humayun Saeed and Shahzad Nasib, through their production company Six Sigma Plus, are supporting the upcoming play.

Prominent drama and film director Qasim Ali Mureed, known for his work on “Tich Button,” “Jaan-e-Jahan,” “Mere Humsafar,” and “Prem Gali,” has been tapped to direct the screenplay written by Sadia Akhtar, whose credits include hits like “Woh Pagal Si” and “Muqaddar Ka Sitara.”

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A glimpse of Sania Mirza’s relaxed moments

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3 days ago

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After a hiatus following her most recent Hajj trip, former Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza returned to Instagram.

The 37-year-old has a large global fan base, and those followers are quite curious to discover what daily errands Mirza runs.

Though she had been away from social media on her trip to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj last month, it had been a while since she had disclosed specifics about her time spent with friends and family.

Mirza was pictured chilling out with family and friends in her most recent Instagram image.

With a caption that read “Unrolling the B-roll,” the athlete shared images of herself, her gorgeous kid, Izhaan Mirza Malik, and pals, along with a few inane but artistically pleasing shots that showcased the star’s passion for the arts.