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US basketball player detained in Russia for carrying vape cartridges with hashish oil

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  • Considered to be one of the greatest female basketball players,  Brittney Griner has been detained by Russian authorities.
  • Narcotic drugs were discovered in her luggage at an airport near Moscow.
  • She is believed to have been arrested.

American professional basketball player, Brittney Griner, has been detained in Russia amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, The Guardian reported.

Considered to be one of the greatest female basketball players, the Double Olympic champion was detained by the Russian Federal Customs Service after vape cartridges containing hashish oil were found in her luggage at an airport near Moscow.

Drug-sniffing dogs signified the potential presence of narcotic drugs in the champion’s carry-on luggage after her arrival from New York. The examination led to the discovery of the drugs which is a criminal violation under Russian law.

A video was also released by the Customs Service which shows her luggage being inspected.

In a statement to The Guardian, Griner’s agent Lindsay Colas said: “We are aware of the situation with Brittney Griner in Russia and are in close contact with her.”

Griner has a long list of notable achievements including being a seven-time WNBA All-Star and leading Phoenix to the franchise’s third-ever title in 2014.

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PCB releases the logo for the HBL Pakistan Super League’s tenth edition.

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In celebration of ten years of one of the nation’s most prestigious cricket competitions, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally released the logo for the 10th season of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL).

The historic occasion, which is set for April 8–May 19, 2025, promises an entertaining season full of unforgettable cricket experiences.

Salman Naseer, the PSL CEO, spoke during the inauguration and characterized the new emblem as a daring homage to the league’s remarkable ten-year history. Six strong, connecting lines that represent the solidarity and spirit of the six PSL franchises are a significant element of the design.

The HBL PSL is more than just a cricket league, Salman Naseer emphasized, saying, “It is a reflection of national pride and unity.” Through the love of cricket, the league has been instrumental in uniting the country,” he said. He said that he was sure the 10th edition of the PSL will provide fans with a ton of unforgettable experiences that would honor the sport and its ardent supporters.

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Tickets for the Pakistan-India match were sold out in a matter of minutes.

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) reports that tickets for the much awaited Pakistan-India encounter in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to take place in Dubai, were sold out in a matter of minutes.

The tremendous demand for the Pakistan-India match underscores the fierce rivalry and excitement surrounding the tournament, even though tickets for the semi-finals are currently on sale.

Pavilion-specific ticket prices ranged from 500 AED for regular pavilion tickets to 1,200 AED to 5,000 AED for premium seats. The price of the elite Grand Lounge VIP packages was 12,500 AED, or roughly PKR 500,000.

On Tuesday, tickets will also go on sale for India’s first semi-final in Dubai as well as their final two group matches. Tickets for general stands are available for purchase online  with prices for general stands starting at 125 AED.

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Today marks the start of the second phase of ticket sales.

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Today marks the start of the second phase of the ICC Champions Trophy ticket sale.
Tickets for the opening match of mega event between Pakistan and New Zealand already sold out in the first Phase.
Following the Online sale of Tickets Last week, Physical Tickets for the Eight-Team competition will go on sale from Today.
Tickets for Matches in Pakistan including Group Stage Fixtures and the second Semi-Final will be Available at 108 Outlets of courier Service across the Country.
The Physical Tickets will be available to fans in 26 Cities of Pakistan.

For the ten matches that will be held in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, general stand tickets will start at 1,000 Pakistan Rupees, while premium seats in various categories will start at 1,500 Pakistan Rupees.
Tickets for the India matches scheduled for February 20 and 23 and March 2 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, will be made available as soon as possible.

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