FIH Pro League, Australia tour fiasco: Pakistan hockey captain Ammad Butt’s two-year ban revoked

The Pakistan government on Friday revoked national men’s hockey team captain Ammad Shakeel Butt’s two-year ban, calling the Pakistan Hockey Federation’s decision “illegal and unconstitutional.” Outgoing PHF president Tariq Bugti had imposed the ban on Thursday, shortly before resigning, after Butt publicly criticised the federation over alleged mismanagement during the team’s recent tour of Australia….

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‘It is the best time to crush’: Oman captain fires up team against struggling Australia | Cricket News

Oman captain Jatinder Singh exuded confidence ahead of his side’s final group-stage clash against Australia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Friday. Speaking to ICC, Singh said, “It is the best time to crush” the struggling Australian side. The 2021 T20 World Cup champions, Australia, had…

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Shahid Afridi issues fiery challenge to Shadab Khan over ‘India World Cup’ comment | Cricket News

Shadab Khan and Shahid Afridi (Agency Image) Shahid Afridi, the former Pakistan captain, has taken a swipe at Shadab Khan following the all-rounder’s post-match comments, reminding him of the challenges of handling success. Afridi said that while former Pakistan players had struggled to defeat India in World Cups, Shadab’s team managed it in 2021.After Pakistan’s…

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IND vs PAK: Record-breaking reach! India-Pakistan clash becomes T20 World Cup’s most-viewed match | Cricket News

India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, left, and Pakistan’s captain Salman Ali Agha (AP) India’s blockbuster T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan on February 15 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad not only delivered fireworks on the field but also set staggering digital records off it. JioStar, the official digital and broadcast partner of the ICC…

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‘India won’t make it to semi-finals’: Former Pakistan pacer’s shocking take | Cricket News

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has once again made headlines with his bold predictions about India’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign. Just days after labelling Abhishek Sharma as a “slogger,” Amir has now targeted the entire Indian team, claiming the defending champions will not make it to the semi-finals. According to him, Suryakumar Yadav’s India,…

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‘Out of his limits’: Shadab Khan reprimanded by PCB over swipe at Ex-Pakistan legends | Cricket News

Shadab Khan of Pakistan celebrates (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly expressed its unhappiness with Shadab Khan following his pointed remarks about former players during the ongoing World Cup. According to a report, the board has cautioned the all-rounder to be more measured in his language after he responded sharply…

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‘Play like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’: R Ashwin’s bold take as India march into Super 8 | Cricket News

India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (AP Photo/Solomon Chingono) India have completed their T20 World Cup group-stage assignments and now brace for a far sterner examination in the Super 8s. The defending champions will face tougher opposition in the next phase, including 2024 runners-up South Africa, the West Indies and Zimbabwe. So far, India have underlined their status…

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‘India haven’t been challenged yet’: Virender Sehwag fires Super 8 warning | Cricket News

India’s Hardik Pandya and teammates (ANI Photo) Former India opener Virender Sehwag has voiced reservations about India’s bowling strength as the team prepares for the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the defending champions cruised through the group phase, winning all four matches to advance comfortably.India dominated Group A,…

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