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Shane Watson backs Glenn Maxwell to lead Australia to CT25 glory

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Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has backed Glenn Maxwell for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, saying the ‘stand-out’ player is crucial for the team’s triumph in the eight-team tournament. Shane Watson, the two-time ICC Men’s Champions Trophy champion and one of the four Event Ambassadors for the 2025 tournament, said that Australia would be a formidable opponent, particularly if their dynamic all-rounder Glenn Maxwell plays well. He said that Maxwell is the player who can guide Australia to another ODI title. “The stand-out player for me is Glenn Maxwell. With what I have seen recently, especially in the Big Bash, I believe he has some of his best cricket in front of him across the next two or three years and I would be very surprised if he does not dominate this Champions Trophy,” Shane Watson stated. The former all-rounder also recalled Glenn Maxwell’s heroics against Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup 2023. Read More: Gilchrist has an advice for Steve Smith ahead ...
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US envoy meets Zelenskiy after Trump slams Ukraine

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy for the conflict in Ukraine met President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv on Thursday but there was no immediate word on whether their talks had helped smooth over an unprecedented wartime rift between the once firm allies. Zelenskiy had earlier struck a conciliatory tone after accusing Trump of repeating Russian disinformation in response to the U.S. president’s accusation that Ukraine had started the three-year-old war with Russia. Trump went on to refer to Zelenskiy as a “dictator” who should act fast or lose Ukraine. Trump, in office for just a month, is pushing for a quick deal to end the war and has alarmed Washington’s European allies by leaving them and Ukraine out of initial talks with Russia. His vice president, JD Vance, said on Thursday he believed that an end to the conflict was near and there was no stopping the war without speaking to Russia. Trump’s Ukraine and Russia envoy Keith Kellogg said on arriving in Kyiv on Wednesday that he...
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Man arrested for impersonating law enforcement agency officer at Senate, seeking favours: police

A man was arrested and detained for impersonating an officer of a law enforcement agency to seek personal favours at the Senate Secretariat, the police said on Thursday. A first information report (FIR) was registered at the Secretariat police station on January 23 on the complaint of Senate Joint Secretary Hyder Ali under Sections 170 (personating a public servant), 171 (wearing garb or carrying token used by public servant with fraudulent intent) and 419 (punishment for cheating by personation) of the Pakistan Penal Code. The FIR, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com , said the suspect was impersonating a “serving officer of the law enforcement agency” and had visited the Senate Secretariat numerous times over the past few days seeking “personal favours through criminal intimidation”. The FIR added that an inquiry revealed that the person was using a fake identity to gain “unlawful favours”. It requested the police to investigate the matter and take legal action against the ...
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VIDEO: Fakhar Zaman breaks down in tears after CT25 injury blow

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KARACHI: Pakistani opener Fakhar Zaman was seen bursting into tears in emotions after being ruled out of the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to a an injury. The explosive batter sustained an injury while fielding in the first over of Pakistan’s game against New Zealand in Karachi on February 19. The incident occurred in the first over of the fixture when Fakhar Zaman fell awkwardly during the fielding and got hurt. Following his injury, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that the batter was being examined for a muscular sprain. Fakhar Zaman, not looking entirely fit, came in to bat at number four, but failed to leave a mark, managing a mere 24 runs off 41 deliveries, with Michael Bracewell ultimately claiming his wicket. In a video shared by Pakistan Cricket Board on its official social media account, Fakhar Zaman could be seen limping to dressing room where he burst into tears. His teammate Shaheen Shah Afridi could also been in the video, trying to comfort the tearful b...
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WATCH: Glenn Phillips takes stunning catch to dismiss Rizwan

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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 got off to a great start in Karachi with several moments capturing attention and Glenn Phillips’ catch to dismiss Muhammad Rizwan is one of them. New Zealand’s Glenn Philllips took a spectacular one-handed catch to send Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan back to pavilion during the inaugural match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at National Bank Stadium in Karachi. One of the highlights of the competition will be the gravity-defying performance of the New Zealand all-rounder’s fielding prowess. The one-handed grab rocked both the commentary panel and the fans. The incident happened when Pakistan was chasing New Zealand’s 321-run target. Muhammad Rizwan tried a cut shot off a short and wide ball from pacer Will O’Rourke in the 10 over.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ICC (@icc) Glenn Phillips, who was positioned at backward point, sprang to his left and extended his arm to scoop the ball...
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Treasure dating back to 5th century BC found in Kazakhstan

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ASTANA: Archaeologists in Kazakhstan found a treasure trove of gold jewellery and weapons dating back to the 5th century BC. The artifacts were found in three burial mounds in the western Atyrau region and are believed to have been created by Sarmatian nomads. The excavation, led by archaeologist Marat Kasyanov, has yielded over 1,000 artifacts, including around 100 gold ornaments and jewelry made in the Sarmatian “animal style.” “Images of predatory animals found in the region at that time, such as leopards, wild boars and tigers, can be seen on these objects,” Kassenov said. These objects feature images of predatory animals such as leopards, wild boars, and tigers. The discovery includes a gold bracelet weighing approximately 370 grams, as well as pottery, and wooden touchstones with gold handles. Two human remains were also found during the excavation. The burial mounds, known as “kurgans,” are estimated to have been used for the burial of at least nine individuals. The find...
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Mustafa Amir case: Armaghan turns his house into fortress, details emerge

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KARACHI: The latest details about the house of Armaghan, the prime suspect in the Mustafa Amir murder case, in DHA phase 5 Karachi paint a chilling picture of a heavily fortified residence, ARY News reported. Equipped with the latest security cameras, automated systems, and walk-through gates, the property appears to be a fortified fortress. The house is surrounded by barbed wire on its outer walls, and bullet marks are visible on inside as well as outside walls. Luxury cars, with bullet holes on their windows, are parked in the porch, worth millions of rupees. Inside, the first floor resembles the layout of a call center, adding to the mystery surrounding the house. The father of the Armaghan also claimed that his son runs a software house at home. On February 8, Police raided the residence of Armaghan. However, he resisted the arrest by opening fire on the raiding police party, injuring a DSP and a constable. Read More: Mustafa Amir case: Armaghan’s father says son runs softwa...
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