Shaheen Shah Afridi, a Pakistani pacer, expressed hope for a strong comeback by the team led by Shan Masood in the second Test match against England in Multan after being dropped from the squad along with Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, and Sarfaraz Ahmed. The newly-constituted selection committee made the alterations following Pakistan’s defeat in the first Test and considering the players’ current form and upcoming commitments. Babar’s lack of Test form and Shaheen’s struggle to regain his rhythm as a wicket-taker were cited as reasons for their exclusion.
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'Combat 3 evils': India's stern message on terrorism at SCO meet in China
Jaishankar's Strong Stance on Terrorism at SCO Meeting At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers’ meeting, India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the need for an "uncompromising" stance on terrorism, referencing a recent attack aimed at destabilizing Jammu and Kashmir's tourism. He urged the SCO to adhere to its founding principles against terrorism, separatism, and extremism, while also advocating for deeper trade cooperation among member states, highlighting the importance of mutual respect and...
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