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Pakistan Super League to be played in empty stadiums as Iran war triggers fuel crisis

The Pakistan Super League is due to get underway on Thursday, but it will be played without spectators

The Independent UK

PSL 2026 Faces Uncertainty Amid Security Threats from TTP Faction

The upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is under a cloud of uncertainty following a warning from a senior commander of the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) faction Jamaat-ul-Ahrar. The group has urged overseas cricket boards not to send players to Pakistan for the 2026 season, citing security concerns.

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Afridi hits back at Shadab over ‘India World Cup’ remark: ‘Beta perform karo’

A fresh controversy has erupted in Pakistan cricket after former captain Shahid Afridi responded sharply to comments made by all-rounder Shadab Khan following Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 victory over Namibia in Colombo.

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Inside Story: How ICC and PCB Resolved Tensions to Save India vs Pakistan T20 Clash

The ten-day-long impasse between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the India vs Pakistan Group A fixture in the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 came to an end earlier this week. The Government of Pakistan reversed its earlier stance, allowing Salman Ali Agha and…

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Michael Vaughan Calls for India-Pakistan Test Series as T20 Clash Looms

With the path cleared for the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match in Colombo this Sunday, former England captain Michael Vaughan has voiced what cricket fans worldwide have long hoped for: an India-Pakistan Test series. Vaughan emphasized the need for the two rivals to lock horns in…

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BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla Welcomes Pakistan’s Decision to Play India in T20 World Cup 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla on Tuesday welcomed Pakistan’s decision to reverse its earlier boycott and agree to play arch-rival India in the T20 World Cup 2026. The much-anticipated clash is scheduled for February 15 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

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Pakistan agree to play India in T20 World Cup clash

Pakistan have agreed to reverse the boycott of their T20 World Cup tie with India after the game's governing body made a series of concessions to Bangladesh.

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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

The Independent UK

Pakistan head to T20 World Cup amid sanctions threat after India match boycott call

Pakistan’s cricket team are heading for the World Cup after confirming they will boycott their group match against India

The Independent UK

BCCI Backs ICC’s Stand on Sportsmanship After Pakistan Boycotts India T20 World Cup Match

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday said it fully supports the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) position on sportsmanship following Pakistan’s decision to boycott its group-stage match against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

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Pakistan Considers Withdrawing from 2026 ICC T20 World Cup as Bangladesh Row with India Escalates

Pakistan signals it could withdraw from the 2026 T20 World Cup if Bangladesh's concerns about travelling to India aren't addressed. The ICC faces an unprecedented crisis with two nations potentially boycotting.

International Business Times UK

In the pink? Cricket bosses and players still not seeing benefit of day-night Tests

The Ashes pink-ball Test at the Gabba may once again leave many in the sport wondering if the format has a future

The Guardian - UK

Times are bleak for Pakistan cricket but Test game offers hope of salvation

Pakistan are suffering in short-form cricket but the World Test Championship and its two-year cycle could work in their favour

The Guardian - UK

BCCI files complaint against Pakistan players over controversial Asia Cup gestures

PCB reportedly retaliates against India captain Suryakumar Yadav’s politically charged post-match remarks

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Under the Radar: Cash Flow Today, Compounding Tomorrow, Hidden Value Always

Every investor chases something. Wall Street runs after momentum, size, and liquidity because that is what the big institutions can trade and justify to their committees. But history shows that the greatest wealth is rarely built by following the herd. It is built by looking where others are not, insisting…

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India, Pakistan keen to skip controversy ahead of Asia Cup Super Fours game

Pakistan cancel pre-match news conference, while India’s captain sidesteps controversial questions before Dubai clash.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan vs UAE delayed over match referee’s role in India handshake row

Pakistan agrees to have Andy Pycroft as match referee after he apologises for role in a handshake row against India.

The Independent UK

Pakistan's handshake dispute with India delays start of its Asia Cup cricket game against UAE

The start of Pakistan’s Asia Cup cricket game against United Arab Emirates has been delayed in the fallout of a handshake dispute with archrival India

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The Independent UK

No handshakes between India and Pakistan players as political tension spills onto cricket field

Tension between India and Pakistan has carried over to sports, with no handshakes exchanged between players before or after their Asia Cup cricket match in Dubai

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Alpha Buying: Bank Insiders Are Quietly Loading Up — Here's Where

Insiders began showing back up last week. A little bit of selling pressure, combined with the fact that insider windows were reopening for companies that already reported earnings, caused some executives and directors to open their checkbook and buy shares of the companies they help oversee.

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Pakistan postpones PSL T20 cricket amid clashes with India

Pakistan postpones its Twenty20 league indefinitely, scrapping UAE relocation plan, as tension with India escalates.

The Independent UK

Pakistan Super League follows Indian Premier League in postponing matches

The PSL had originally moved some of its teams and infrastructure to the United Arab Emirates.

The Guardian - UK

England open to hosting IPL after border hostilities prompt suspension

The ECB is open to hosting the remainder of the IPL in September after escalating tension between India and Pakistan prompted the suspension of the lucrative T20 tournament

The Independent UK

PSL follows IPL by postponing matches amid growing hostilities between India and Pakistan

Ten English players are currently playing in the IPL, which will now be suspended for at least a week

The Independent UK

Pakistan Super League matches moved to UAE amid tensions with India

Thursday’s match between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi – that involved James Vince, Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Luke Wood – was postponed.

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