A Delhi court grants custody parole to Engineer Rashid, who defeated former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, to allow him to take oath as a member of Parliament on July 05. The National Investigation Agency has given consent for Rashid to take the oath, but with certain restrictions such as not speaking or interacting with media and not having access to internet or posting anything on social media. Rashid has been in jail since 2019 and is currently lodged in Tihar jail.
Jailed Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdul Rashid, who was recently elected as an MP, has been granted permission to take oath on July 5. However, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has imposed several restrictions on him, such as not speaking to the media. Rashid's oath-taking, which was previously delayed due to his imprisonment, is expected to stir up further controversy in the political landscape of the region.
As the ICC event heads into the final, we take a look at the top performers so far and pick the best XI. Travis Head's aggressive batting has been a key factor in Australia's unbeaten run, while Rohit Sharma's destructive innings have propelled India to the final. Nicholas Pooran's big-hitting skills have been on display, but the West Indies' early exit from the tournament has left him wanting more.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has identified nine risks that Bangladesh must address for sustainable economic growth. In local news, members of the Dhaka University (DU) senate are calling for the revocation of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's PhD degree. Additionally, reports of Bangladeshi women being sold in China have caused an uproar in the country. Meanwhile, controversy has sparked in the sports world as Afghanistan's captain Rashid Khan was reprimanded for breaching ICC code of conduct during a game against Bangladesh. On a more local level, residents of Patuakhali are facing increased loadshedding due to maintenance work on one of the units of the 1,320 MW Payra Thermal Power Plant. This poses challenges for the upcoming HSC and equivalent exams set to start on June 30.
Australia's Travis Head has dethroned India's Suryakumar Yadav to become the No.1 ranked T20I batter in the latest ICC rankings. His stellar performance during the T20 World Cup, including a crucial 76-run knock against India, has propelled him to the top spot. But not all Australians saw an improvement, as Marcus Stoinis slipped to fourth in the all-rounder rankings. England's Adil Rashid retains the top spot in the bowling rankings.
Sixteen years after being in Division 5 of the ICC World Cricket League, Afghanistan has made their way to the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup, beating powerhouse teams like Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, and the West Indies along the way. Led by captain Aiden Markram, they have proved that they are a force to be reckoned with in the world of cricket. This Wednesday, they will take on another strong contender, Rashid Khan's team, in the semifinals at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad.
In this highly-anticipated Semi-Final match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, South Africa faces Afghanistan for a chance to compete in the final. Both teams are coming off impressive victories, with South Africa defeating West Indies and Afghanistan defeating Bangladesh. While South Africa has a history of dominating Afghanistan in past encounters, Afghanistan's top performer, Rashid Khan, will undoubtedly be a key player to watch. However, South Africa's star wicket-keeper, AB de Villiers, will also look to make an impact and earn his team a spot in the final. It's a match not to be missed as these two teams with strong players face off in the Brian Lara Cricket Academy.
In a thrilling match against Bangladesh, Afghanistan's captain Rashid Khan stepped up to secure a spot in the semifinals for his team. With a fantastic cameo of 19 runs in just 10 balls, including three sixes, Khan proved to be a true leader and talisman for Afghanistan. This historic win also eliminated 2021 champions Australia from the tournament, making it a massive celebration back home for the country.
In a thrilling Super 8 match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh, Rashid Khan's furious outburst at his teammate during the last over of Afghanistan's innings captured everyone's attention. With just one ball left and a possible second run on the table, Khan threw his bat at his partner in frustration before hitting a massive six off the last ball of the over. This moment, reminiscent of Kieron Pollard's bat-throwing incident in 2014, encapsulated the intensity of the match and propelled Afghanistan to a victory over Bangladesh.
Fans across Afghanistan took to the streets to celebrate their national team's monumental victory against Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup, securing their spot in the semifinals for the first time ever. The team's unexpected success comes after defeating powerhouses Australia and New Zealand in earlier matches. With impressive performances from captain Rashid Khan and Naveen-ul-Haq on the field, Afghanistan will now face South Africa in the semifinals, while India takes on England in the other matchup.