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Meet the complainants behind the Assam FIRs against journalists

In Assam, three recent FIRs have turned the spotlight on a pattern: journalists critical of the government hauled up under a new sedition-style law. There’s another trend – the complainants in at least two of the FIRs ostensibly had links to the BJP or the RSS student wing ABVP.

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It was hostile environment in Ahmedabad in the WC match against India: Mickey Arthur

Former Pakistan team director, Mickey Arthur, reflects on the tough moments during the ODI World Cup match against India and the lack of support for the team, while defending his role as director and emphasizing the need for stability and trust within the team.

The Hindu

Why is Pakistan upset over the handling of Asia Cup cricket event?

Confusion over hosting of the tournament has led to last-minute changes and bitterness between cricket officials.

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Asia Cup super four matches likely to be shifted out of Colombo after heavy rains

ACC mulls change of venue for Asia Cup Super Four matches due to heavy rains in Colombo. Possible venues: Pallekele, Dambulla, Hambantota. Teams informed. ACC has two days to decide. Hybrid model proposed by PCB chief Najam Sethi in June.

The Hindu

Najam Sethi slams Asia Cup scheduling after Pallekele washout

PCB chairman Najam Sethi slams Asia Cup scheduling after India-Pakistan match washout in Pallekele. Suggested playing in UAE, but "poor excuses" made to accommodate Sri Lanka. Politics over sport, he says. Hybrid model used, with four games in Pakistan, rest in Sri Lanka.

The Hindu

Mohammad Hafeez front-runner to become Pakistan’s chief selector

Mohammad Hafeez, former Pakistan captain and all-rounder, is favoured to become chief selector after team's Sri Lanka tour. Haroon Rasheed, former CMC chairperson, is no longer in the position. Zaka Ashraf, new CMC chairperson, is considering changing the selection committee or just appointing a new chief selector.

The Hindu

Pakistan cricket board may seek to tweak Asia Cup hybrid model

Zaka Ashraf, who looks set to become new PCB chief, wants the event to go back to Pakistan as sole hosts.

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Najam Sethi pulls out of race to be next PCB chairman

Pakistan Cricket Board’s interim chief Najam Sethi on June 20 said he will not seek a permanent position in the PCB after pulling out of the race to be its next chairman.

The Hindu

PCB refuses to play ODI series in Sri Lanka after SLC's proposal to host all Asia Cup matches: Sources

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is upset at Sri Lankan board expressing its desire to host the entire Asia Cup and has declined the latter’s offer to play an ODI bilateral series in the island nation.

The Hindu

ICC top brass seeks PCB assurances that it will send team to India for ODI World Cup

The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman and CEO are in Lahore to seek guarantees from the PCB that it will not push for implementing a hybrid model for its matches in the ODI World Cup in India

The Hindu

Final call on Asia Cup venue to be taken after IPL final, says BCCI secretary Jay Shah

It has been learnt from ACC sources that PCB chairman Najam Sethi’s proposed hybrid model looks like a feasible solution although ACC had made no formal statements

The Hindu

Cricket-Pakistan unhappy with new ICC revenue model, demands clarity

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unhappy with the proposed new revenue distribution model for international cricket although it accepts that India, the game's financial engine, should get the biggest share, chairman Najam Sethi told Reuters.

Reuters

BCCI should take "good, rational decision", situation should not lead to boycotts: PCB Chairman Najam Sethi

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi has urged BCCI to take a "rational decision" to solve the crisis looming over his country's hosting of the Asia Cup, saying the situation should not lead to Pakistan boycotting the World Cup to be hosted by India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hybrid model for Asia Cup and beyond may end Pakistan-India 'logjam', says PCB

Najam Sethi said he wanted an amicable solution for the Asia Cup which could pave the way for both nations to compete against each other in other major tournaments at a neutral venue.

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Tense Pakistan and India standoff poses threat to Cricket World Cup fixtures

The Cricket World Cup is less than five months away and could yet see its schedule plunge into chaos amid an impasse involving Pakistan, India and the Asia Cup

The Hindu

ACC set to move Asia Cup out of Pakistan after members reject PCB’s hybrid model; Sri Lanka may host tournament

In a huge setback to Pakistan, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on May 8 decided to move the Asia Cup out of the country after PCB’s proposal to host the tournament on a ‘hybrid model’ was rejected by the member nations.

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Cricket comes to Imran Khan’s rescue as police halt operation

Police withdraw from the cricketer-turned-politician’s house to allow a cricket match to be played as scheduled.

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