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  • Sri Lanka’s Dunith Wellalage leaves Asia Cup to attend father’s funeral

    Sri Lanka’s Dunith Wellalage leaves Asia Cup to attend father’s funeral

    Sri Lankan all-rounder Dunith Wellalage has flown back home early Friday after the unexpected passing of his father Suranga Wellalage.

    The 22-year-old, who featured in Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup Group B victory against Afghanistan in Dubai, departed Abu Dhabi on Etihad Airways flight EY-392, arriving in Katunayake.

    Suranga Wellalage, a former cricketer, died on September 18 at the age of 54, reportedly losing his life to a sudden heart attack. Dunith was informed of the tragic news after the match, which Sri Lanka won by six wickets with eight balls to spare, securing their spot in the Super Four stage.

    Wellalage immediately left the team camp to return home, and his participation in the remainder of the tournament now appears highly unlikely.

    Sri Lanka is scheduled to face Bangladesh on September 20, Pakistan on the 23rd, and India on the 26th.

    This was Wellalage’s debut appearance in the Asia Cup and just his fifth T20 International. He has represented Sri Lanka in 31 ODIs, with a standout performance of 5 for 27 against India in Colombo in August 2024. He also took 5 for 40 against India in a 2023 Asia Cup match, when the tournament was played in the ODI format. He was the equal-second wicket-taker in that tournament, claiming 10 dismissals at an average of 17.90.

  • Sania Mirza kay ghar kay darwazay pay kya likha hai?

    Sania Mirza kay ghar kay darwazay pay kya likha hai?

    Indian tennis player Sania Mirza, who has 13.1 million followers on Instagram, has posted 10 pictures on her gallery captioned with ‘This and that ’

    The post starts with a picture of the new name plate outside her home, revealing her and her son Izhaan’s name.
    The remaining photos showcase her love for nature, moments with friends and Izhaan, solo selfies, and a thoughtful message on her coffee cup: “Choose to be happy.”

    Sania and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik ended their 10 years long marriage earlier this year.

  • Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza had divorced before his marriage: Geo

    Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza had divorced before his marriage: Geo

    Former Indian tennis player Sania Mirza and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik have divorced before his marriage, pictures of which he shared on social media on Saturday morning, Geo has said.

    Rumors that the two were divorcing had been circulating for a while. Sania Mirza often shared pictures of herself and her son on social media, but Shoaib Malik was not in those photos. Recently, Sania Mirza posted a message on social media, saying that both marriage and divorce are tough decisions.

    On the other hand, Shoaib Malik and actress Sana Javed announced their marriage on social media on Saturday. This has led to discussions on whether Sania and Shoaib are divorced or just separated. So far, there has been no official statement about their divorce.

    Geo has reported that Sania Mirza was unhappy with Shoaib Malik’s involvement with other women, and she ignored him for a long time. It is said that Sania Mirza decided to end their marriage when she could no longer tolerate the situation.

  • Social media in frenzy on Shoaib Malik’s wedding

    Social media in frenzy on Shoaib Malik’s wedding

    Cricketer Shoaib Malik and actor Sana Javed have caused media frenzy and social media uproar early on Saturday morning when both announced that they had gotten married, complete with photos from the ceremony. In the photos, they are wearing similar outfits while hugging each other. The caption says “Alhamdullilah” and quotes the Holy Book: “And We created you in pairs.”

    The sudden announcement surprised many because Shoaib Malik was married to tennis star Sania Mirza, and Sana Javed was married to singer Umair Jaswal. There had been no official confirmation of the two marriages ending.


    Social media was taken by surprise but is not holding back.

    Someone on X (formerly Twitter) said, “Shoaib Malik got married again, but King Babar hasn’t married yet,” along with a thinking John Cena GIF. Another X user asked, “Did Shoaib Malik and Sana Javed really get married? This is why Malik Sahab was supporting Sana when half the showbiz was speaking out against her.’”

    One fan joked, “Now I know why Shoaib Malik was so excited on Jeeto Pakistan.” Another person on X made a joke, “Where did you guys first meet: Jeeto Pakistan – Ramzan transmission.” Some people from across the border were also upset.

    Here are some reactions:

  • I’d be evicted if I tried to be ‘Mubashira’ in real life, says Ayeza Khan

    I’d be evicted if I tried to be ‘Mubashira’ in real life, says Ayeza Khan

    Ayeza Khan is one of the few rare actresses in the industry who can essay negative and positive roles with equal ease. But what if she acted like one of her negative characters in real life? Khan says that if she acted like them, her family would kick her out of the house.

    Ayeza is currently in London with other actors like Fahad Mustafa, Gauhar Khan, and cricketer Shahid Afridi. There’s a video going around on social media where Ayeza is answering questions from fans at an event.


    In the video, a fan asked her if she gets angry in real life like her character Mubashira in the show ‘Mein.’ Ayeza replied that if her husband wasn’t an actor, he wouldn’t be able to tell when she’s acting in a drama or being herself. She can’t be like her characters in real life, or she’d be kicked out of her house.


    Talking about her role in ‘Mein,’ she revealed that her son was scared when he saw her portraying anger on screen. She clarified that real life is different from TV shows, but as an actress, she tries to make her acting feel real. She may not be an expert, but she gives her best in every role.


    In ‘Mein,’ Ayeza Khan plays a married woman who remarries her friend to make her husband happy.

  • Watch: Yumna Zaidi shows off the coolest moves at a family wedding

    Watch: Yumna Zaidi shows off the coolest moves at a family wedding

    Pakistan’s favourite actress, Yumna Zaidi, has a hidden talent: the girl can dance up a storm. A video of Zaidi dancing in a native style on a song from her debut film ‘Nayab’ has gone viral on social media.

    Yumna Zaidi shared the clip on Instagram where she can be seen wearing a red traditional oriental dress at a wedding ceremony.

    In the caption she wrote that this is her new favorite desi dance number from her upcoming film ‘Nayab’.

    The official poster of Yamuna Zaidi’s debut film ‘Nayab’ has been released. The film, directed by Umair Nisar Ali, sees the actress playing the role of a cricketer.

  • Shoaib Akhtar is not interested in a second marriage

    Shoaib Akhtar is not interested in a second marriage

    Former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar recently appeared on Hafiz Ahmed’s podcast where he opened up about whether he would get married for a second time.

    The speedster rejected the idea of marrying again, saying that he would remain committed to his wife. The cricketer said that although Islam allows men to marry multiple times, it also encourages men to remain faithful and kind to their wives:

    “You can get married four times, but I believe that once you’re attached to someone, they have left their home for you so you should leave your things for them as well. Be nice to her, kind to her. You should be an inspiring figure to her. You should have a strong character and shouldn’t pressurise her to do anything. I’m always straight forward and honest, I take care of my children and teach them the Quran.”

    The cricketer, who tied the knot with Rubab Khan in 2014, talked about the arranged marriage his parents had set up for him, when they met his wife’s parents during Hajj:

    “My mother had met my wife’s mother during the time they were completing Hajj, and during this visit she had taken a lot of care of my mother. When my parents came back, during that moment my mother introduced me to a girl and told me ‘This is your wife’, and I agreed to marry her.”

    Akhtar said they had a simple nikkah ceremony, which wasn’t open to public, with just a few people from his family and from his wife’s family.

    Akhtar went on to reveal that he is quite different from his conservative wife because of his liberal views, but he has never pressurised her to do anything that she doesn’t want to, including asking her to make media appearances:

    “My family doesn’t like coming on tv. My wife is very conservative, even though I am very liberal, very open minded. I keep asking her to go out and eat something, and she refuses.”

    Akhtar also added that he respects his wife’s preference which is why he doesn’t speak about their personal life during media appearances, to keep supporting her choice to remain a private figure.

  • Mohammad Hafeez’s DHA Lahore residence robbed of foreign currency

    Mohammad Hafeez’s DHA Lahore residence robbed of foreign currency

    Cricketer Mohammad Hafeez’s residence in the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Lahore was burglarised by robbers on Tuesday. The cricketer and his family were not present at the time of the incident as they were in Islamabad for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches.

    As per reports, the robbers broke into the house by cutting the grill and tampered with the security cameras to avoid being identified. They reportedly stole foreign currency including $20,000, 4,000 pounds, 3,000 euros, and 5,000 dirhams.

    A First Information Report (FIR) has been lodged against the unidentified robbers, and an investigation is currently underway to identify and apprehend the culprits.

  • Ben Stokes will donate match fee to Pakistan flood victims

    Ben Stokes will donate match fee to Pakistan flood victims

    The captain of England cricket team Ben Stokes has announced to donate his match fee for the three-match series against Pakistan.


    In his entire statement, the England Test captain said: “It is great to be in Pakistan for the first time for this historic series. To be back here after 17 years as a Test side is very exciting. There is a sense of responsibility amongst the playing and support group and to be there is special.”
    “The floods that devastated Pakistan earlier this year were very sad to see and have had a significant impact on the country and the people,” he added.

    England is currently on Pakistan’s tour for a test series. This is the first time in 17 years that England have toured Pakistan and the three-match series will be a part of the World Test Championship.

  • Babar Azam has a game that fits all three formats, but his Test batting stands out: Ian Chappell

    Babar Azam has a game that fits all three formats, but his Test batting stands out: Ian Chappell

    Babar Azam, the all-format skipper of Pakistan, has proved himself as one of the best batters in contemporary cricket with his consistency, spectacular flair, and shot selection.

    Former players now think that Babar is on par with contemporary batting greats because of his comparisons to Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steven Smith, and Joe Root, which have become the talk of the town.

    Ian Chappell, a former Australian cricketer, commended Babar Azam’s finely honed technique, drives, and stroke selection, writing, “Babar is a complete player with his flowing drives and all-around shot range.”

    “To round out the picture, he has a game that fits all three formats, but his Test batting, with an ability to compile centuries, stands out,” he continued.

    It is important to note that the 27-year-old has been in form since assuming the captaincy of the national team, and he has already recently broken multiple batting records of all-time greats across formats.

    The right-hander finished the T20 World Cup 2021 in the UAE last year having scored 303 runs in six innings, including four half-centuries, and leading the Men in Green to the semi-finals.