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Iqra Ilmi Markaz Chaman Cricket Tournament Concludes, Class 9 Wins Final

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Students participating in the Iqra Ilmi Markaz Chaman class-wise cricket tournament final.

Where Sports Grounds Flourish, Social Evils Disappear: Syed Sardar Khondai Iqra Ilmi Markaz Chaman Concludes Class-Wise Cricket Tournament; Class 9 Wins Final CHAMAN (Special Report): A class-wise cricket tournament organized by the Boys Section of Iqra Ilmi Markaz Chaman, one of the country’s renowned educational institutions, concluded in a well-organized and peaceful atmosphere. Students from all classes participated enthusiastically in the tournament, while the organizing committee conducted the matches with discipline and professionalism. The institution gives special importance to extracurricular activities alongside academic education. Weekly speech competitions have also been…

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India Recall Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the West Indies T20I Decider

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India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar celebrates a wicket for Royal Challengers Bengaluru during IPL 2026, before his recall to India’s T20I squad.

Veteran Pacer Joins Squad After Arshdeep Singh Injury India have recalled Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the fifth and deciding T20I against West Indies, the BCCI said on Friday, 16 October 2026. He replaces the injured Arshdeep Singh in the squad, though Arshdeep has not been ruled out. The series is level at 2-2, and the decider is in Bengaluru. Bhuvneshwar, who is 36, returns to India’s T20I setup for the first time in nearly four years. Background: A Comeback Built on IPL Form Bhuvneshwar last played for India in a T20I…

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Pakistan T20I Progress: Sadaqat and Randhawa Reflect on the Sri Lanka Series

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Pakistan’s Maaz Sadaqat celebrates his half-century during the second T20I against Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 11 October 2026.

Two Young Debutants Look Back on a 2-1 Series Win Maaz Sadaqat and Imran Randhawa have reflected on their first T20I series for Pakistan, which ended in a 2-1 win over Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi. Sadaqat finished with 146 runs, and Randhawa was Pakistan’s leading wicket-taker with six. Both players made their debuts in the opening match, and both say they want to keep improving. Their performances point to real progress for the team in the shortest format. Background: A Series Used to Test New Options Pakistan hosted Sri Lanka…

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Zverev World Number One: German Star Clinches Year-End Top Spot

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Germany’s Alexander Zverev hits a return during his Shanghai Masters match in October 2026, the week he clinched the year-end world number one ranking.

Alexander Zverev Will Finish 2026 as the Top-Ranked Player Germany’s Alexander Zverev has secured the year-end world number one ranking for the first time in his career. The confirmation came on Monday, 12 October 2026, when Carlos Alcaraz lost his third-round match at the Shanghai Masters. No other player can now overtake Zverev, who is currently ranked No. 2. He becomes the first German man to finish a season at the top. Background: A Season That Opened the Door Zverev, who is 29, has had the best year of his…

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England Rest Archer, Atkinson and Tongue for Australia T20Is

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England fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Josh Tongue in action during a 2026 T20I, as England rest their pace group for the Australia series.

England Protect Their Pace Group Ahead of South Africa Tests England have rested Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue and Sonny Baker for the five-match T20I series in Australia. The aim is to manage the fast bowlers’ workloads before the Test tour of South Africa in December. The same four bowlers are in the squad for the three ODIs that come first. Harry Brook will captain both sides. Background: Why England Are Managing Workloads England have a busy calendar ahead. After the Australia white-ball tour, the Test team travels to…

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Litton Das Creates Test History With a Record-Breaking Double Show

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Litton Das, the Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter, in action during the Test against Afghanistan, where he set a new world record.

Litton Das Sets a New World Record Against Afghanistan Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das created history on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. He became the first player in Test cricket to take nine dismissals behind the stumps while also scoring a fifty and a century in the same match. The record came against Afghanistan at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. It is a landmark moment for Bangladesh cricket. Background: The Record Litton Das Broke For almost sixty years, the benchmark belonged to South Africa’s Denis Lindsay. In the 1966 Johannesburg…

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Portugal Jump Into Top 5 of FIFA World Rankings After Perfect Nations League Window

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Portugal players celebrate a UEFA Nations League goal during the match against Norway in October 2026

Portugal were the only team to move up in the top 10 of the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Rankings, climbing two places to fifth. The update was released on Wednesday. It is the biggest talking point in the FIFA World ranking team 2026 table this week.The rise follows a flawless international window. It also comes at a delicate moment for Ronaldo Portugal fans, with a new coach in charge and questions about the captain’s role. Here is what changed and why it matters. Background: A Rebuild After World Cup Disappointment Portugal…

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Alcaraz Feels Mentally Fresh Ahead of Shanghai Masters 2026 Return

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Carlos Alcaraz speaks to reporters at a press conference before the Shanghai Masters 2026

Carlos Alcaraz said on Thursday that he feels “mentally fresh” ahead of the Shanghai Masters, after winning his first title since returning from a months-long injury. The Spaniard arrives in China with momentum and a lighter mindset. He also has a much clearer path through the draw than he had a week ago.  The Alcaraz Shanghai Masters 2026 storyline is about more than one good result. It is about a champion rebuilding rhythm late in a difficult season. Here is what he said, what is at stake, and who stands…

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Pakistan T20 Squad Named: Sahibzada Farhan Replaces Agha as Captain, Babar and Shaheen Dropped

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Sahibzada Farhan, Pakistan's new T20I captain, walking out to bat as the Pakistan T20 squad prepares for the Sri Lanka series in Rawalpindi

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the Pakistan T20 squad for the home series against Sri Lanka on Monday, with Sahibzada Farhan replacing Salman Agha as captain. Senior players Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi have been left out of the T20I side, though both remain in the ODI squad. The three-match series starts on Friday at Pindi Stadium in Rawalpindi. The decision has split opinion among fans and former players. Background: A Squad Shaped by the T20 World Cup Pakistan took part in the 2026 T20 World Cup, playing…

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Milind Kumar’s Unbeaten 116 Powers USA to Record Chase Against UAE

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USA batter Milind Kumar celebrating his unbeaten century against the UAE at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas

Milind Kumar scored an unbeaten 116 off 84 balls to lead the USA to their highest-ever successful ODI run chase against the UAE in Dallas on Monday. The six-wicket win came in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 at Grand Prairie Stadium. It was his fifth ODI century, and it also made him the USA’s leading six-hitter in the format. The result moved the USA to the top of the League 2 standings. Background: The USA’s World Cup Push The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 is…

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