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DARK SECRETS: Najam sethi - The Real Truth

Inside the geopolitical drama threatening to overshadow T20 Cricket World Cup

Boycotts, security fears and power struggles collide as cricket’s most profitable event begins in South Asia this month. Namita Singh reports from Delhi

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Meet the complainants behind the Assam FIRs against journalists

In Assam, three recent FIRs have turned the spotlight on a pattern: journalists critical of the government hauled up under a new sedition-style law. There’s another trend – the complainants in at least two of the FIRs ostensibly had links to the BJP or the RSS student wing ABVP.

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Pakistan's cricket downfall started during former PM Imran Khan's tenure: Najam Sethi

NEW DELHI: Former PCB chairman Najam Sethi on Tuesday indirectly held ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan responsible for Pakistan cricket’s downfall.

The Times of India

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'ICC has three options for the Champions Trophy'

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is trying its best to find a middle ground and put an end to the Champions Trophy stand-off after India refused to travel to Pakistan for the tournament and the host nation's reluctance to adopt a hybrid model.

The Times of India

'ICC will always side with India': Former PCB chief on Champions Trophy stand-off

India's refusal to play the next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan has led to a stand-off between the two estranged neighbours, leaving the International Cricket Council (ICC) in a soup over the return of one of its premier events after a gap of seven years.

The Times of India

Zaka Ashraf quits as Pakistan Cricket Board chairman

EW DELHI: In a major blow to Pakistan Cricket, the board chairman Zaka Ashraf on Friday announced his decision to resign.

The Times of India

It was hostile environment in Ahmedabad in the WC match against India: Mickey Arthur

Former Pakistan team director, Mickey Arthur, reflects on the tough moments during the ODI World Cup match against India and the lack of support for the team, while defending his role as director and emphasizing the need for stability and trust within the team.

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Under-fire PCB chief Zaka Ashraf likely to get extension

NEW DELHI: Under scrutiny, PCB chief Zaka Ashraf is reportedly set to receive an extension from the caretaker government headed by Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar.

The Times of India

Asia Cup: Is India afraid to play and lose to Pakistan? Najam Sethi hits out again

NEW DELHI: Former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Najam Sethi, who is known for his outspoken opinions, once again hit out at the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for their decision not to relocate the India-Pakistan Super-4 match from Colombo to Hambantota, despite unfavorable weather conditions.

The Times of India

Why is Pakistan upset over the handling of Asia Cup cricket event?

Confusion over hosting of the tournament has led to last-minute changes and bitterness between cricket officials.

Al Jazeera

All full members were initially hesitant to play entire Asia Cup in Pakistan, says Asian Cricket Council chief Jay Shah

MUMBAI: BCCI secretary and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Jay Shah has come out with a stinging counter to former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Najam Sethi, who has been launching scathing attacks on the ACC over 2023 Asia Cup scheduling after both India’s games at Pallekele were heavily rain-affected.

The Times of India

Asia Cup: Familiar sob story as rains make mockery of contest

Would staging Asia Cup in the UAE have been a better option?

The Times of India

Asia Cup super four matches likely to be shifted out of Colombo after heavy rains

ACC mulls change of venue for Asia Cup Super Four matches due to heavy rains in Colombo. Possible venues: Pallekele, Dambulla, Hambantota. Teams informed. ACC has two days to decide. Hybrid model proposed by PCB chief Najam Sethi in June.

The Hindu

Former PCB chairman criticises Asia Cup scheduling after India-Pakistan match washout

NEW DELHI: The former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Najam Sethi, has launched a scathing critique of the Asia Cup scheduling following the disappointing washout of the highly anticipated India-Pakistan match due to rain in Pallekele on Saturday.

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Najam Sethi slams Asia Cup scheduling after Pallekele washout

PCB chairman Najam Sethi slams Asia Cup scheduling after India-Pakistan match washout in Pallekele. Suggested playing in UAE, but "poor excuses" made to accommodate Sri Lanka. Politics over sport, he says. Hybrid model used, with four games in Pakistan, rest in Sri Lanka.

The Times of India

PCB retains Pakistan team's coaching and management staff

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday retained the coaching and management staff for the men's team ahead of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, followed by the Asia Cup.

The Times of India

PCB restores Sarfaraz Nawaz's pension

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has restored the pension of former Test pace bowler Sarfaraz Nawaz, who had all his payments suspended since January 2017 after making unsubstantiated defamatory statements against former Chairman, Najam Sethi.

The Times of India

Mohammad Hafeez front-runner to become Pakistan's chief selector

KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain and all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez is a front-runner to become the national team's chief selector after the conclusion of the team's ongoing Sri Lanka tour.

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The Hindu

Mohammad Hafeez front-runner to become Pakistan’s chief selector

Mohammad Hafeez, former Pakistan captain and all-rounder, is favoured to become chief selector after team's Sri Lanka tour. Haroon Rasheed, former CMC chairperson, is no longer in the position. Zaka Ashraf, new CMC chairperson, is considering changing the selection committee or just appointing a new chief selector.

The Times of India

Zaka Ashraf to push for Pakistan's World Cup matches at neutral venues in ICC meeting at Durban

KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) acting chairman Zaka Ashraf will push for the country's ODI World Cup matches at neutral venues at the ICC meetings in Durban this week, the Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination (Sports), Ahsan Mazari, has said.

The Times of India

India vs Pakistan is not be all and end all of ODI World Cup: Pakistan Team Director Mickey Arthur

KARACHI: Pakistan's marquee October 15 clash against arch-rivals India in Ahmedabad might be huge from perspective of fans on both sides of the border but it is certainly not the "be all and end all" from cricketing point of view, reckons Team Director and head coach Mickey Arthur.

The Times of India

Former committee members' legal actions may delay PCB chairman election

The commencement of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman's election process may experience a delay as two individuals from the previous management committee have taken legal action by approaching the Lahore High Court.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan cricket board may seek to tweak Asia Cup hybrid model

Zaka Ashraf, who looks set to become new PCB chief, wants the event to go back to Pakistan as sole hosts.

The Times of India

PCB's likely chairman Zaka Ashraf rejects 'hybrid model' for Asia Cup, on collision course with BCCI

NEW DELHI: Zaka Ashraf, the likely new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has rejected his predecessor Najam Sethi's proposed "hybrid model" for the upcoming Asia Cup, which is scheduled to be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in September. Ashraf expressed his disagreement with the model during a…

The Times of India

'I am not a candidate for chairmanship of Pakistan Cricket Board' - Najam Sethi

Najam Sethi, the interim chief of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has decided not to seek a permanent position as PCB chairman.

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