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No mention of boycotting India A match as PCB announces Pakistan A squad for Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars | Cricket News

No mention of boycotting India A match as PCB announces Pakistan A squad for Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars | Cricket News

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2 min readFeb 3, 2026 06:35 PM IST The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced the Pakistan women’s A team for the upcoming Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars. The announcement comes just two days after the country’s government stated that its senior men’s cricket team will not take the field for their scheduled match against India in the 2026 T20 World Cup on February 15. Incidentally, Pakistan A face India A in the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars on the same day. Pakistan A are placed in Group A alongside India A, UAE and Nepal, while the Group B comprises of Bangladesh A, Sri Lanka A, Malaysia and hosts Thailand. Top two sides from each group will play semi-finals after playing three games each. The PCB made no mention of a possibility of boycotting the match in their press release announcing the squad. The only mention of the fixture itself is towards the end of the release in which PCB listed out the team’s group stage matches. The Pakistan government on Sunday directed its …

Kapil Dev on Pakistan cricket team boycotting games against India: ‘In the long run, no one will miss them…’ | Cricket News

Kapil Dev on Pakistan cricket team boycotting games against India: ‘In the long run, no one will miss them…’ | Cricket News

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3 min readFeb 3, 2026 05:04 PM IST Former Indian world cup winning captain Kapil Dev slammed Pakistan’s decision to boycott their match against India in the upcoming World Cup. Earlier, the government of the country asked the side to play the tournament; however, it asked not to play against India. Kapil Dev said if the decision came from players, it could be considered, but as it was coming from the board, he said it would kill the generation of players and also added that people will move on from them. “If the decision was taken by the players, they can come out and say. However, if the board says that you will not play, the reputation of the country comes down. It is not looking bright for Pakistan. You are killing the generation. Pakistan have given us fantastic talents over the years. But if you will not allow these boys to play in the World Cup, you are killing the generation and hurting the game. You are being unfair to your own players,” Kapil …

ICC warns PCB on boycotting match against India in T20 World Cup asking to consider ‘long-term implications for cricket in its own country’

ICC warns PCB on boycotting match against India in T20 World Cup asking to consider ‘long-term implications for cricket in its own country’

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2 min readFeb 1, 2026 11:47 PM IST Hours after the Pakistan government announced that the cricket team of the country will not play against India in the upcoming T20 World Cup, the ICC has warned to reconsider the stance, making the board aware of the long-term implications they might face as a result of boycotting the high-profile fixture. “The ICC hopes that the PCB will consider the significant and long-term implications for cricket in its own country as this is likely to impact the global cricket ecosystem, which it is itself a member and beneficiary of,” read an ICC press release. “The Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan grants approval to the Pakistan Cricket Team to participate in the ICC World T20 2026; however, the Pakistan Cricket Team shall not take the field in the match scheduled on 15th February against India,” said a post on X (Formerly Twitter) on Sunday. However, ICC has started. There has been official confirmation with them on the matter: “This position of selective participation is difficult to reconcile …

FWICE calls for boycotting Turkey for shooting locations, appeals to Indian filmmakers and producers to ‘respect the decision’ | Bollywood News

FWICE calls for boycotting Turkey for shooting locations, appeals to Indian filmmakers and producers to ‘respect the decision’ | Bollywood News

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The FWICE (Federation of Western India Cine Employees) has released another press release in the wake of Operation Sindoor. They have appealed to the Indian film community to refrain from shooting any films in Turkey in the future after the country showed support for Pakistan as tension between India and its neighbour escalated. Earlier FWICE had also banned Pakistani actors after the Pahalgam attack, stating that anyone found working with them will be penalised. The title of the press release is “FWICE appeals to producers to boycott Turkey for shooting locations” and lists out the reasons for this decision. It said, “In view of recent developments and Turkey’s consistent positioning in support of Pakistan, which has raised concerns regarding national integrity and security, we believe it is not in the best interests of the Indian film industry to invest or collaborate in any form that could indirectly support or benefit such a nation.” FWICE press release. ALSO READ: Fawad Khan, Vaani Kapoor condemn Pahalgam terror attack; FWICE declares they won’t let Abir Gulaal release in …

Aamir Khan On 3rd Marriage Plans Question, Boycotting Award Shows & More!

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The Great Indian Kapil Show Episode 5 Promo ft Aamir Khan ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) The Great Indian Kapil Show Episode 5 promo is now out. Aamir Khan is the next guest on Kapil Sharma’s Netflix show. This is the first time the superstar has graced Sharma’s comedy show, so the excitement to see how the episode turns out is quite high. In the 1 minute 29 seconds promo, Kapil Sharma tells Aamir Khan that he never thought the superstar would grace his show. Sunil Grover, who is dressed as Aamir’s PK character, jokes that he gives them 1500 rs, and they come on the show. ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) The Great Indian Kapil Show Episode 5 Promo: Aamir Khan’s Candid Revelations In the promo, the Laal Singh Chaddha actor says that his kids never listen to him. His kids had a long discussion about the clothes he was wearing on the show. Aamir reveals that he was going to come in his shorts, but his kids insisted he wear jeans. …

Amid Oppn claims of top seers boycotting Jan 22 event, Shankaracharya of TN mutt announces 40-day worship | Latest News India

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Kanchipuram (Uttar Tamil Nadu) [India], January 13 (ANI): Amid Opposition claims that the Shankaracharyas of four Peeths have turned down invites to the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, Vijayendra Saraswat Swamigal, the Shankaracharya of the Kanchi Kamakoti Mutt at Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, on Friday said the Yagyashala in Kashi will hold a 40-day worship programme to mark the January 22 event in the temple town. HT Image The worhsip programme will coincide with the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ on January 22 and will continue for 40 days. Amazon Sale season is here! Splurge and save now! Click here Opposition parties, including the Congress, have claimed that the Shankaracharyas have decided against attending the January 22 event after objecting to the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony at an ‘imcomplete temple’. “With the blessings of Lord Ram, the ‘Pran Pratistha’ ceremony in Ayodhya will take place on January 22. Our Kashi-based Yagyashala will also hold a special worship over 40 days, coinciding with the grand event. The ceremony will be held under the guidance of Vedic intellectuals, …

Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Ramiz Raja Assures ICC No Decision Yet On Boycotting 2023 World Cup In India: Report

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has told the ICC officials that it had threatened to boycott next year’s 50-over World Cup in India to exert pressure on the neighbouring country to send its team for the Asia Cup, according to sources. The hosting rights of the 2023 edition of the 50-over Asia Cup has been awarded to Pakistan by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) as a pre-cursor to the marquee World Cup in India (October-November 2023). In October, ACC president and BCCI secretary Jay Shah had said that India will not travel to Pakistan next year for the 50-over Asia Cup – likely to be held in September 2023 – after which the PCB had threatened to pull out of the World Cup. But, it is learnt that the PCB chairman Ramiz Raja has told the International Cricket Council officials that the Board has not made any decision not to send its team to India for the 50-over World Cup. The ICC officials, including chief executive officer Geoff Allardice, were in Pakistan as guests to watch …