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Mir Yar Baloch urges Indian firms to join Balochistan development in an open letter
Baloch human rights advocate Mir Yar Baloch contacted Indian public and private sector firms on Friday. He requested Indian collaboration to develop Balochistan's economic potential. Baloch described India as the fastest-growing democracy and a technology leader. He positioned India as Balochistan's most suitable development ally. The activist emphasized Balochistan's strategic position connecting South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. The region contains valuable mineral deposits worth trillions of dollars. These resources consist of rare earth elements, precious metals, and energy sources. Baloch outlined employment opportunities for over one million Indian professionals across thirty industries. The automotive sector alone...
Dhaka police arrest Jane Alam, ex-student leader, in Shammi Ahmed extortion case
Dhaka Metropolitan Police arrested Jane Alam on Friday for alleged extortion activities. The Detective Branch apprehended Alam, also called Apu, from Wari area after accusations emerged about money collection from former parliamentarian Shammi Ahmed's residence. Police Commissioner Muhammad Talebur Rahman verified the arrest and revealed Alam's connection to earlier extortion attempts in Gulshan. Alam had falsely presented himself as a coordinator within the anti-discrimination student movement. Both men previously held positions as joint conveners of the Bangladesh Democratic Students Union. Previous reports revealed that Abdur Razzak bin Solaiman and associates had visited Ahmed's Gulshan home last month. The group threatened...
Siraj and Krishna trigger England collapse in Oval Test decider
Indian pacemen Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna claimed three wickets apiece as their team mounted a strong comeback during Friday's play at the Oval. England appeared dominant at 129 for one wicket before collapsing to 215 for seven by tea break. The hosts responded to India's first innings total of 224 runs with aggressive batting from openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. Their partnership produced 92 runs in just 13 overs before both batsmen departed around lunchtime. Gus Atkinson delivered exceptional bowling figures of five wickets for 33 runs across 21.4 overs for England. The Surrey paceman marked his return from injury with outstanding performances on both days. Stand-in captain Ollie Pope fell to Siraj for 22 runs while...
Lionel Messi plans India tour with Mumbai's Wankhede celebration
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi will tour India during December, visiting Kolkata, Delhi, and Mumbai to celebrate his legendary career. The Mumbai Cricket Association confirmed that Wizcraft received approval for a ticketed event at Wankhede Stadium on December 14. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will honor Messi at Eden Gardens during his Kolkata visit. The footballer plans to conduct workshops for children and establish grassroots training programs. Organizers will host a seven-a-side tournament called the GOAT Cup during his stay. Kerala previously announced plans for an Argentina friendly match at Thiruvananthapuram's Greenfield Stadium. The 38-year-old Inter Miami player last visited India in 2011 for a Kolkata...
Bangladesh duty rules out County cricket chance for Nahid Rana
English County teams have extended contracts to Bangladesh fast bowler Nahid Rana. National team duties during September will prevent the pacer from accepting these opportunities. T Sports revealed this development on Friday. The cricketer faces scheduling conflicts with the Asia Cup T20 tournament. Bangladesh competes in Dubai against Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan within Group B. The Tigers play their group matches on September 11, 13, and 16. Teams finishing among the top two positions qualify for the Super Four round between September 20 and 26. Tournament organizers scheduled the championship match for September 28. Nahid has represented his country across Test, ODI, and T20 formats while participating in the Pakistan Super...
Captain Santner spins New Zealand to crushing win over Zimbabwe
Captain Mitch Santner delivered match-winning bowling figures as New Zealand secured victory against Zimbabwe by nine wickets during Friday's third day play. The left-arm spinner claimed four wickets for 27 runs while dismissing the home team for 165 runs. Zimbabwe required 158 runs to prevent an innings defeat but fell short despite several partnerships. Devon Conway struck an early boundary before Newman Nyamhuri bowled him, leaving Henry Nicholls to complete the chase with a winning shot. New Zealand needed merely eight runs to finish their dominant performance. Zimbabwe resumed their second innings at 31 for two wickets but lost their overnight batsmen quickly to pace bowler Will O'Rourke. Sean Williams scored 49 runs while Craig...
Shahriar Nafees, Jamal Babu swap key roles in BCB shake-up
The Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed managerial restructuring following extended speculation about leadership changes. Shahriar Nafees will depart his cricket operations management position to lead the High Performance Unit. Jamal Babu assumes cricket operations responsibilities after previously managing the HP department. The board implemented these adjustments to enhance administrative efficiency across multiple divisions. These modifications prepare the organization for upcoming international and domestic competitions. Nafees began his administrative career with BCB in 2021 after ending his playing days. The former national player managed cricket operations throughout his tenure until this recent reassignment. His new role focuses...
Woakes injury compounds England's problems in India decider
England seamer Chris Woakes sustained a shoulder injury during the fifth Test against India at the Oval. The 36-year-old paceman hurt himself while attempting to stop a boundary on Thursday evening. Medical staff assessed Woakes after he departed the field wearing a makeshift sling. Team officials confirmed his withdrawal from the remainder of the match. The injury prevents any further bowling or batting participation in the decisive Test. England confronts a weakened pace attack following this latest setback. India requires a victory to achieve a 2-2 series draw after reaching 204 for six wickets. Woakes participated in every Test throughout the demanding seven-week schedule. The shoulder problem potentially threatens his...
Conte offloads Napoli star Osimhen to Galatasaray for €75m
Galatasaray secured the permanent signing of striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli through a four-year contract worth 75 million euros. The Nigerian forward helped the Turkish champions capture their 25th Super Lig title during his loan spell last season. Osimhen netted 26 goals across 30 league matches for the Istanbul club. He previously contributed to Napoli's Serie A championship victory in 2023. Antonio Conte appears to have excluded the 26-year-old from his tactical plans for the upcoming campaign. The striker did not participate in Napoli's recent training sessions while both clubs finalized transfer arrangements. Payment structure disagreements had delayed negotiations between the two sides for several weeks. Napoli strengthened...

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