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Pakistan Levels ODI Series with Crushing Victory in Adelaide
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Pakistan Levels ODI Series with Crushing Victory in Adelaide

Pakistan has won an ODI in Australia after 28 years in Adelaide. The Pakistani openers, Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique, then easily chased down the easy target 163, finishing the match with a 9-wicket victory. This win has leveled the series at 1-1, setting up a thrilling decider in Perth. In a thrilling display, Pakistan crushed Australia by nine wickets in the second One Day International (ODI) at Adelaide Oval, evening up the three-match series 1-1. Chasing a target of 164, Pakistan made it look easy, reaching 169/1 in just 26.3 overs. This powerful win has left Australia, the current ODI World Champions, on the ropes as they head into the series decider in Perth. After winning the toss, Pakistan chose to bowl, and their bowlers dominated from the start. Haris Rauf led the attac...
Pakistan’s Noman Ali Nominated for ICC Player of the Month
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Pakistan’s Noman Ali Nominated for ICC Player of the Month

The ICC has nominated Pakistan's left-arm spinner Noman Ali for the Men's Player of the Month award for October 2024, recognizing his outstanding performance in the Test series against England, where he took 20 wickets at an impressive average of 13.85. This was his first nomination for the award. Pakistan’s left-arm spinner, Noman Ali, has been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for October 2024. This recognition follows his remarkable performance in Pakistan’s recent Test series against England, where he played a critical role in securing Pakistan’s 2-1 series victory. The 38-year-old spinner’s outstanding form was evident in the second and third Tests held in Multan and Rawalpindi. Across these two matches, Noman took an impressive 20 wickets at an average of 1...
Saudi Arabia Invites Pakistan’s Women’s Football Team for Match
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Saudi Arabia Invites Pakistan’s Women’s Football Team for Match

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has invited Pakistan's women's football team to play a friendly match in Qatar. The game will take place between November 25 and December 7. Moreover, Saudi Arabia has offered to pay for Pakistan's travel and stay in Qatar. The Saudi Arabian Football Federation has invited Pakistan's women's football team to play a friendly match in Qatar later this month. The match will take place between November 25 and December 7. This friendly match aims to boost women’s football in the region as part of the FIFA international match window for women’s teams. This initiative highlights Saudi Arabia’s efforts to promote and develop women’s football. In a show of support, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation has committed to covering all costs for Pakistan’s t...
Pakistan Beats India in Thrilling Hong Kong Sixes Match
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Pakistan Beats India in Thrilling Hong Kong Sixes Match

In a thrilling match, Pakistan defeated India in the Hong Kong Sixes cricket tournament. India batted first and scored a good total. But Pakistan's batsmen, especially Asif Ali and Muhammad Akhlaq, played amazing cricket shots and chased down the target easily. This victory is a big win for Pakistan and their fans. In a thrilling encounter at the Hong Kong International Sixes tournament, Pakistan defeated India by six wickets in a high-scoring showdown. The game, held at Mission Road Ground in Mong Kok, showcased intense action as both teams demonstrated their power-hitting skills. Pakistan has reached the finals of the Hong Kong Sixes tournament. India, led by Robin Uthappa, batted first and put up an impressive 119/2 in their six overs. Uthappa gave India a strong start, scoring 3...
UN Slams France’s Hijab Ban in Sports as “Discriminatory”
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UN Slams France’s Hijab Ban in Sports as “Discriminatory”

The United Nations has called out France for banning Muslim women from wearing headscarves in sports. The UN says this Hijab ban is unfair and stops these women from playing sports and living their lives fully. France is facing criticism for this decision, as it goes against the idea of everyone being equal. UN experts have called France’s hijab ban in sports “discriminatory” and urged the country to reverse the policy. This ban prevents Muslim women and girls who wear hijabs from competing in sports, affecting both amateur and professional athletes. France’s restrictions on religious symbols, including the hijab, align with its secularism laws, which aim to maintain neutrality in religious matters. During the Paris 2024 Olympics, France enforced these rules, barring athletes from w...