Author: Naeem Akhter

Harare, Cricket’s fastest and most entertaining format is back for yet another blockbuster season of enthralling contests and match-ups. This upcoming season of T10 cricket promises to be bigger and better, and will commence with Season 2 of Zim Afro T10 in Harare. In the next four months, the very exciting T10 format will traverse across Asia, North America and Africa. The season kicks off with a return of Zim Afro T10 in Harare from September 21 to 29 with its player Draft set to take place on September 8. Six franchises in Zim Afro have signed their icon…

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Dubai In an exciting matchup, Pakistani mixed martial artist Ali Raza Nasir will take on India’s Sangram Singh at the Gama International Fighting Championship on September 21st in Tbilisi, Georgia. Singh, a renowned wrestler and former ambassador of the Wrestling Federation of India, will be making his MMA debut against Nasir. This highly anticipated fight marks a significant moment in the career of Nasir, who will be representing Pakistan on the international stage. The event is expected to draw attention to the growing popularity of MMA in Pakistan and the talent of its fighters. Singh, who has an impressive record…

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New Delhi: Sangram Singh India’s first male wrestler and the first ambassador of the Wrestling Federation of India (2014-2015) will square off against Ali Raza Nasir of Pakistan at the Gama International Fighting Championship on September 21st 2024 at Heroes sq. 1 in Tbilisi, Georgia. This momentous occasion in Sangram Singh’s career not only symbolizes his successful switch from wrestling to mixed martial arts but it also shows how dedicated he is to bringing the sport closer to the young masses in India through his MMA debut. Singh hopes that by joining the MMA scene he will give young…

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TEHRAN: A stage performance called “Taaziyah” spellbound the audience, held at the ECO Cultural Institute (ECI) in Tehran to mark the combination of Arbaeen (the fortieth day of mourning for Aashura, i.e. Martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) and the martyrdom holiday of Imam Reza (AS). The combined stage and theatre performance is a religious-cultural presentation inspired by the supreme sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS) & his family and it is performed mainly in rural areas throughout Iran, Iraq and some parts of Syria for centuries. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Saad S Khan, a Pakistani diplomat and the current…

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Cayman Islands, The New York Strikers are making significant strides in expanding their brand into new territories through participation in some of cricket’s most exciting tournaments. The Strikers have been successful in igniting passion and allegiance to cricket in various emerging cricket-loving regions including the United Arab Emirates, United States and British Overseas Territories. Notably, their performances in the cricket-crazy Cayman Islands have drawn a wide range of spectators and fostered a connection with a newer generation of cricket enthusiasts. By competing in the fast-paced Abu Dhabi T10, the New York Strikers showcased their competitive edge and agility on…

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Cayman Islands: The New Strikers made a strong comeback amidst a challenging run in Max 60 Inaugural edition. The New York Strikers defeated the Boca Raton Trailblazers and Grand Cayman Jaguars in high-stakes matches earning a double victory and guaranteeing their vital lineup against the Caribbean Tigers in the final championship game. Talking about mindset of approaching the finals and winning both against Boca Raton Trailblazers and Grand Cayman Jaguars, Colin Munro shares, “We haven’t really been tested beyond 100 runs, so our approach is to stay aggressive and seize the opportunity. With nothing to lose and everything to…

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Caayman Islands: New York Strikers rode on Colin Munro’s blazing 44 off 21 balls to beat Boca Raton Trailblazers by 7 wickets in the Eliminator and qualify for Qualifier of the Max60 League being held at the Cayman Islands. Sent into bat, just-retired Australian opener and skipper David Warner smashed a whirlwind, unbeaten 55 off 30 balls to power Boca Raton Trailblazers to 106 for 7 after being sent into bat. Chasing the imposing total, the opening pair of Brandon McMullen and Colin Munro went hammer and tongs picking up boundaries and sixes at will to race to 27…

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Cayman Islands: The New York Strikers have had a mixed start in Max 60’s inaugural campaign at Cayman Islands. While they’ve enjoyed a solid victory against the Miami Lions and Boca Raton Trailblazers, their matches against the Grand Cayman Jaguars and Caribbean Tigers have presented some challenges. Now setting their sights on raking up better performances for the upcoming matches, the strikers are now aiming to leverage precise strategies and team dynamics to elevate their performance. Isuru Udana, the pace spearhead for Strikers, reflected on their recent match against the Miami Lions: “We had to concentrate on our fundamentals because…

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Cayman Islands: Colin Munro smashed 64 off 26 balls as New York Strikers beat Boca Raton Trailblazers by 12 runs to register their second win in the Max60 cricket tournament being held at the Cayman Island. Sent into bat, Munro struck three boundaries and as many as six hits over the fence to single-handedly power New York Strikers to the total. Besides Munro, Carlos Brathwaite made 22 off 14 balls with two boundaries and on six.There were no more substantial contributions from any other New York Strikers batters as the likes of Angelo Perera, Thisara Perera, Isuru Udana all…

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Dubai, UAE: The WCL is set to hold its quarterly meeting on August 25th at its headquarters in Dubai, marking a significant milestone following the successful completion of its inaugural season. The meeting will bring together all team owners to discuss crucial matters concerning the future of the league. A key focus of the meeting will be on strategies for expanding player signings to enhance team rosters and overall league competitiveness. Additionally, the meeting will address the scheduling of upcoming matches and events to ensure a well-organized and exciting season ahead. The board will also deliberate on the appointment of…

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