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The Pakistan Cricket Board has denied reports claiming fines were imposed on Pakistan national cricket team players following their disappointing campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Officials clarified that no such disciplinary action or financial penalties have been taken against the squad.
Formula 1’s April 2026 schedule is at risk after the planned Grands Prix in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia were likely cancelled. Escalating conflict in the Middle East has raised safety and logistics concerns, leaving a potential month-long gap between races in the championship calendar.
Questions have surfaced over whether FIFA could remove the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosting rights from the United States. While concerns linked to politics and international tensions have sparked debate, such a decision would require serious violations and a complex approval process within world football’s governing body.
Bangladesh gained a crucial edge in the second ODI against Pakistan when Mehidy Hasan dismissed the dangerous Sadaqat. The breakthrough slowed Pakistan’s momentum and energized the hosts. With the key wicket falling at a vital moment, Bangladesh pushed to build pressure and seize control of the contest in Dhaka.
Former Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has advised Chennai Super Kings to stop experimenting with MS Dhoni in the batting order during the Indian Premier League 2026 season. He believes Dhoni should bat higher, saying the veteran could change games if he faces more deliveries.
