Friday, October 22nd, 2021
Wasim Akram weighs in on Babar Azam versus Virat Kohli debate
DUBAI, OCT 22: Legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram has opened up on comparing Indian skipper Virat Kohli with Pakistan captain Babar Azam. The duo are among the top batsmen in the world and with India taking on Pakistan, in the ongoing T20 World Cup, the debate is back in the limelight. Speaking on the topic, Akram said that it is unfair to compare Kohli with Azam but he feels that the latter is headed towards where the former is right now. “Virat Kohli is Virat Kohli. He has dominated worldRead More
Ajinkya Rahane wants India to ‘respect’ Pakistan ahead of T20 World Cup clash
DUBAI, OCT 22: India’s Test cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has warned the Men in Blue against taking Pakistan lightly ahead of the clash between arch-rivals during the ongoing T20 World Cup. Pakistan will take on India on October 24 at the Dubai International Stadium as the Men in Green search for their first win in World Cups over their neighbours. India have never lost to Pakistan in World Cup matches, with a 7-0 record in ODIs and 5-0 T20Is. “Whenever we play against any team, the past records don’t matter. WeRead More
Fifth Test between England and India rescheduled to July 2022
LONDON , OCT 22 : The cancelled fifth Test between England and India from September earlier this year has been rescheduled to July 2022. The series will resume with India leading 2-1 and the concluding Test match will now be played from July 1 at Edgbaston instead of Manchester, following an agreement between the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). “Due to the complexities in the schedule, the fixture cannot be staged at Emirates Old Trafford owing to clashes withRead More
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90 percent effective in kids
DUBAI , OCT 22 : Kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear safe and nearly 91 percent effective at preventing symptomatic infections in 5- to 11-year-olds, according to study details released Friday as the US considers opening vaccinations to that age group. The shots could begin in early November — with the first children in line fully protected by Christmas — if regulators give the go-ahead. Details of Pfizer’s study were posted online. The Food and Drug Administration was expected to post its independent review of the company’s safety andRead More
RCCI delegation calls on Indonesian envoy, discuss bilateral trade ties
RAWALPINDI, OCT 22: A delegation led by Nadeem Rauf, President, Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI), called on Adam M. Tugio, Ambassador of Indonesia to Pakistan and discussed ways to enhance bilateral trade relations at the Chamber of Commerce level, increase bilateral trade and exchange of delegations. The delegation included Senior Vice President Asim Mahmood Malik ,Vice President Tallat Awan , former president Mohammad Nasir Mirza and executive members. Talking to the delegation, Ambassador Adam M. Tugio said that Malaysia and Pakistan have deep and friendly relations. The AmbassadorRead More
Horse racing season set to get underway at UAE’s 5 tracks
DUBAI , OCT 22 : The new horse racing season in the UAE will get underway at Jebel Ali Racecourse on Oct. 29. The UAE has five tracks and Jebel Ali, takes up a large chunk of land in Barsha, is one of the most popular. Famed for its garden party atmosphere, a normal year sees around 5,000 people congregate on its lawns for picnics and a great view of the uphill finish, one of the steepest in the world. Six days after Jebel Ali kicks off the season, andRead More