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22Apr

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Rain Washes Out Pak Vs. NZ First T20I

On Thursday, the first t20I match between Pakistan and New Zealand was cancelled due to heavy rain in Rawalpindi. The highly anticipated first T20I fixture of the five-match series Pak vs NZ faced a damp start because of heavy rain in Rawalpindi. Due to weather conditions, initially the match was shortened to just five overs for each side. However, there was a brief resumption of play, during which Shaheen Afridi took an early wicket for Pakistan. He took this wicket by bowling a skillful delivery to Tim Robinson, which knocked down his stumps. Unfortunately, the rain started again, which led the umpires to stop the match for safety reasons. Before the rain interruption, New Zealand won the toss, and they decided to bat first. Pakistan gave debut caps to three new players: Usman Kh...

The Olympic Paris 2024 Torch Journey Begins In Greece

17Apr

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The Olympic Paris 2024 Torch Journey Begins In Greece

The Paris 2024 torch relay began in Greece following the traditional ceremony in Olympia where the flame was lit using the sun's rays. It will travel across Greece for a bit before being handed over to Paris organizers and making its way to France for the main part of the relay starting on May 8th. The journey of the Olympic torch for the Paris 2024 Olympics has started! The flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, where the ancient Olympic Games began. This connects the modern Olympics to their roots. Now, runners and other modes of transportation will carry the torch to Paris. This year, the torch will go to Athens first, then sail on a boat across the Mediterranean Sea to Marseille, France. From there, it will travel around France and its islands, finally arriving in Paris on July 26 fo...

Unbelievable Sports That Have Faded Away from Memory

17Apr

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Unbelievable Sports That Have Faded Away from Memory

Sports have always been a big part of our history. We humans love to compete, and our sports show just how much we enjoy it. But did you know that some unbelievable sports that were once really popular have been forgotten over time? Let's Learn a few of them! Some sports are like timeless classics – they stay popular no matter what. But others, well, they kind of just slip through the cracks of history. Remembering these unbelievable sports is like digging up buried treasure – you never know what you'll find! Here are some of the wildest sports that time has forgotten: The Arts: Picture this – art, literature, and poetry as Olympic events! Yup, between 1912 and 1948, the Olympics had competitions for these things. But they stopped because the artists were pros, not amateurs like ...

The Day Cricket Saw an Aluminum Bat By Dennis Lillee

16Apr

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The Day Cricket Saw an Aluminum Bat By Dennis Lillee

During a match in December 1979, we saw something unusual. Dennis Lillee, the fiery Australian fast bowler, sent shockwaves through the cricketing world today when he walked out to bat-wielding an aluminum bat during the second day of the first Test against England. Despite the controversy, it was a pure marketing gimmick. In 1979, during a cricket match, Dennis Lillee did something unusual. Instead of using a regular wooden bat, he walked out to bat with a bat made of aluminum! This made quite a buzz because it was different from what everyone else was using. The aluminum bat was called ComBat. Dennis Lillee wasn't known for his batting skills, but he decided to use this special bat during a Test match against England in Perth. The idea for the aluminum bat came from a friend of Li...

Mohammad Hafeez Criticized Etihad Airways Due to Mishap

4Apr

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Mohammad Hafeez Criticized Etihad Airways Due to Mishap

On Friday, Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez criticized Etihad Airways for its poor service and lack of customer care. Mohammad Hafeez recently traveled from New York (JFK) to Lahore and expressed his disappointment with the airline after discovering that his suitcase was damaged and some valuable items and gifts were also stolen from it upon arrival. In a statement posted on social media, Mohammad Hafeez stated that he began his journey on March 26 and faced this issue upon reaching Lahore. Even after filing a detailed complaint at the Etihad counter at the Lahore airport, he did not receive any response. Moreover, he emphasized that the unavailability of the customer service cell further worsened his dissatisfaction with the airline’s handling of the situation. ...