U.S. designates Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan chief as Global Terrorist

On the eve of the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the U.S. Department of State has designated Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Noor Wali Mehsud as a ‘Specially Designated Global Terrorist’. Impact of Designation The designation is part of the US strategy to block the necessary resources for terrorists to plan and carry out attacks. Once designated all of ..

Topics: Al-Qaeda • Anti-Shi'ism • Executive Order 13224 • Hakimullah Mehsud • International sanctions • Islam • Paramilitary organizations • Pashtun people • Specially Designated Global Terrorist • Taliban • Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan • Terrorism

Lasith Malinga becomes first bowler to take 100 wickets in Twenty20 International cricket

On 9th September 2019, Lasith Malinga from Sri Lanka became the first bowler to claim 100 wickets in Twenty20 International cricket as he struck 4 times with four balls in the third match against New Zealand. He surpassed Pakistan spinner Shahid Afridi’s tally of 97 scalps to become the leading T20I wicket-taker. Malinga is known ..

Topics: Cricket • Cricketers • International cricket • Lasith Malinga • New Zealand cricket team in Sri Lanka • Nuwan Kulasekara • Pashtun people • Shahid Afridi

Abdul Qadir, Pakistan’s master leg-spinner passes away

Abdul Qadir Khan (63), Pakistan’s master leg-spinner, has passed away in Lahore on 7th September 2019. He played in 67 Tests and 104 ODIs had a total 368 wickets in his international career. Cricket pundits and writers believe that his biggest achievement was to keep the art of wrist spin alive during the eras of ..

Topics: Abdul Qadir • Bowling • Cricket • Cricketers • Leg spin • Pashtun people • Wasim Akram • Wisden Cricketers of the Year

Rashid Khan becomes youngest-ever captain in Test cricket history

On 5th September, Afghanistani leg spinner Rashid Khan (20) has scripted history as he became the youngest-ever Test captain after leading his team against Bangladesh in the one-off Test. Previously, the record was held by former Zimbabwe wicketkeeper Tatenda Taibu. At the age of 19 years and 165 days, Rashid Khan  had also become the ..

Topics: Brendan Taylor • Cricket • Cricketers • Pashtun people • Rashid Khan • Tatenda Taibu • Yasir Shah

Rashid Khan becomes most expensive bowler in ICC World Cup history

The world’s No.3 ODI bowler, Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has become the most expensive bowler in ICC World Cup history during their match against hosts England at Old Trafford in Manchester on June 18. He leaked 110 runs off 9 overs as England racked up a gigantic 397 for six after electing to bat. The ..

Topics: Afghan expatriates in Pakistan • Afghanistan at the Cricket World Cup • Cricket • Cricket in Afghanistan • England at the Cricket World Cup • International cricket • Pashtun people • Rashid Khan • Wisden Cricketers of the Year