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Royal Challengers Bengaluru‘s preparations for IPL 2026 have hit a snag as star finisher Tim David battles a recurring hamstring injury that ruled him out of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) season. The Australian all-rounder, retained by RCB after a impactful IPL 2025 stint, suffered a Grade 2 right hamstring strain on December 26, 2025, during Hobart Hurricanes‘ win …

SYDNEY: Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has been ruled out of the Australian Big Bash League (BBL) due to a knee injury. Representing the Brisbane Heat, Afridi suffered the injury during the match against the Adelaide Strikers on Saturday. He managed to bowl only three overs before leaving the field after the 14th over. Brisbane Heat confirmed the fast bowler’s …

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 has been hit by a major late setback with Australian stars Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland pulling out of the tournament due to personal reasons. Their withdrawals come less than two weeks before the start of the fourth edition, forcing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) into last-minute squad adjustments. RCB lose …

Perth Scorchers captain Ashton Turner delivered a match-winning 99 not out from 41 balls, smashing eight fours and eight sixes, to propel his side to 202 for eight against Sydney Thunder in the BBL|15 16th match at Sydney Showground Stadium on December 30, 2025. The explosive knock overshadowed early setbacks, setting a daunting target that Thunder crumbled chasing, folding for …

The Board of Directors of Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL) has approved the appointment of Faisal Sattar as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Sources informed that Faisal Sattar has been appointed as CEO PRAL for a period of three years on a lucrative compensation package. It is pertinent to mention that PRAL had engaged a headhunting firm to identify …

American men have lost their work ethic and increasingly feel entitled to a comfortable life without applying themselves, according to Wilbur Ross, who served throughout Donald Trump’s first term. Ross, the Wall Street investor once dubbed the “king of bankruptcy”, said younger generations have been “coddled” by growing up in a wealthy society, weakening the drive to work that underpinned …

A fresh controversy has emerged at the intersection of Bollywood and Indian cricket after actress and reality TV personality Khushi Mukherjee made startling claims involving India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Mukherjee alleged that the star cricketer used to message her frequently in the past—remarks that have since triggered widespread discussion across …

A third of British businesses are planning to invest in artificial intelligence in 2026 as firms sharpen their focus on productivity, skills and technology in an increasingly competitive market. Research from Lloyds Bank shows that AI is becoming a central pillar of growth strategies, with companies looking to automate processes, improve efficiency and strengthen long-term competitiveness. The Lloyds Business Barometer, …

Perth Scorchers posted a formidable 202 for eight against Sydney Thunder in the 16th match of Big Bash League 2025-26 at Sydney Showground Stadium on December 30, after Thunder captain David Warner opted to field first. Ashton Turner‘s explosive 99 not out off 41 balls nearly carried his side to a 210-plus total, but he fell agonizingly short of a …

Small businesses across the UK have recovered £10 million in late and overdue payments with the help of the Office of the Small Business Commissioner, marking a major milestone in efforts to tackle damaging payment practices by larger organisations. Almost £1 million has been recovered so far in the current financial year alone, with more than £500,000 secured in December …

Pakistan is facing one of the most severe water and energy crises in its history. Rapid population growth, climate change, inefficient water management, and increasing demand for electricity have placed enormous pressure on the country’s natural resources. In this context, dams in Pakistan are not just infrastructure projects; they are critical national assets that play a vital role in water …

Zong, Pakistan’s leading information services and technology innovation company, in collaboration with Huawei, has successfully completed Pakistan’s first field test of a full-duplex E-band microwave link. This achievement represents a significant breakthrough in ultra-high-capacity backhaul technology for Pakistan. With rapidly growing data traffic driven by high-definition video streaming, augmented reality (AR), cloud services, and low-latency applications, traditional microwave backhaul solutions …