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mitchell starc PSL 2025

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  Wasim Akram hails ‘modern-day great’ Starc on 100-Test milestone mitchell starc PSL 2025 Mitchell Starc becomes 83rd player and 16th Australian to play 100 Tests He is only the second Australian fast bowler to achieve the feat after 35-year-old fast bowler Glenn McGrath Karachi: Pakistan fast bowling legend Wasim Akram on Saturday described Australia's Mitchell Starc as a "great player of our time" for completing 100 Test matches. Starc, who is often compared to left-arm pacer Wasim Akram, will reach the milestone during the third Test against the West Indies in Jamaica starting on Saturday. Wasim Akram told AFP: "Playing 100 Tests in this day and age is a huge achievement, congratulations to Starc. It shows his ability and determination." The 35-year-old Starc became the 83rd player in the world and the 16th Australian to play 100 Tests, and is only the second Australian fast bowler to achieve the feat, with only Glenn McGrath having achieved the feat befor...

Sweater's Historic 6-0, 6-0 Wimbledon Win

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 Wimbledon 2025:  Ekaterina Szczytniak’s historic win – takes title in just 57 minutes Venue : All England Club Date : June 30-July 13 Coverage: BBC TV, radio, iPlayer, Red Button, mobile app and online with full coverage. If history has taught us anything about Ekaterina Szczytniak, it’s that once she breaks her opponent’s serve, victory is almost certain — and in decisive fashion. That was the scene we saw in the Wimbledon 2025 final on Saturday , as Poland’s star player Szczytnicka defeated American Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in just 57 minutes to win her first Wimbledon title. This scoreline is known in tennis as a ‘double bagel’ — meaning two sets without a break. It's an unusual result in any final, and especially rare in a major tournament like a Grand Slam. Anisimova is not alone — several players have faced such a score. It was certainly a bittersweet moment for Anisimova, but she is not the only player who has been defeated by Shiv Onetik with such a score. In 2021, S...

Lahore’s Hafeez Center Has Caught Fire Once Again

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  A fierce fire has torn through Lahore’s prominent electronics market, Hafeez Centre in Gulberg, today amid persistent monsoon rains. Social media footage shows the entire five‑storey  building shrouded in black smoke, while heavy rain has flooded surrounding roads. Inside the centre, plumes of smoke billowed through charred corridors and shops, many of which appear to have suffered severe damage. Police and Rescue 1122 emergency teams were dispatched rapidly, working to bring the fire under control. The full scale of destruction remains undetermined. Authorities are still assessing whether the building’s structure has been compromised, and shopkeepers face concerns about destroyed stock and lost business days. Officials have yet to confirm the cause of the fire, but will likely launch an investigation into electrical faults or structural failures in light of past safety violations. Not the First Time This is, unfortunately, not Hafeez Centre’s first encounter with disaster. ...

Sheikha Mahra

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  In a quiet yet meaningful update (and after a long pause from social media),   Her Highness Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum   has returned with a new name on Instagram – and it’s a subtle nod to her Greek name. The daughter of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has continually been in touch with her mixed Emirati and Greek roots. And it seems her new Instagram name, “Xtianna,” pays homage to her birth name, Christina, a thoughtful nod to her Greek heritage through her mother, Zoe Grigorakos. Taking to Instagram over the weekend, the sheikha made a soft return with a post highlighting her updated username to her 1.1 million followers in a black and white post. With devoted fans and followers quick to notice the subtle change on the Instagram platform, many were left puzzled and continued to speculate about the next phase of the sheikh's life might be. Others, however, ...

Fluminense vs Chelsea

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 Clash of Styles Ends in Thrilling Draw Fluminense vs Chelsea Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – July 9, 2025 In a highly anticipated meeting between two footballing powerhouses from different continents, Fluminense and Chelsea played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the historic Maracanã Stadium . The friendly match, billed as a “Clash of Styles,” lived up to expectations, showcasing the technical brilliance of South American football against the disciplined, high-paced approach of the Premier League.  First Half: Early Chelsea Dominance Chelsea, traveling to Brazil as part of their pre-season tour, wasted little time asserting themselves. With Enzo Maresca at the helm, the Blues played with fluidity and pressed high up the pitch. Their early intensity paid off in the 14th minute , when Christopher Nkunku finished off a slick passing move initiated by Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernández . Nunki's calm finish silenced the home fans — temporarily. Despite Chelsea’s early control, Flu...

sa vs zim test

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   A New Chapter Begins in Bulawayo South Africa touched down in Zimbabwe on June 28, 2025 , with a youthful side led by stand-in captain Keshav Maharaj , as regulars like Baume, Rabata, and Jansen were rested post-World Test Championship triumph . With seven debutants in the squad—including promising talents like Dewald Brevis , Codi Yusuf , and 19‑year‑old Lhuan‑ dre Pretorius —the Proteas aimed to blood new talent while maintaining their top-tier performance  . First Test: Day 1 – Stumps Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo Date: July 3, 2025 South Africa came into this match with an experimental but exciting squad, and by the end of Day 1, they had made a resounding statement. The young Proteas side, filled with debutants, dominated proceedings and closed the day in a commanding position at 418/9 declared —a bold move that showed their intent to dictate the tempo.  Star of the Day: Lhuan‑ dre Pretorius The 19-year-old wicketkeeper-batter scripted history with ...