Thursday, April 30
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan’s participation in the T20 World Cup will depend on the government’s decision after Bangladesh were replaced by Scotland. He stated that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will take the final call once he returns. Naqvi criticised the ICC for unfairly treating Bangladesh, questioned selective decision-making, and stressed that the PCB follows only government directives, leaving Pakistan’s participation uncertain.
Novak Djokovic etched his name further in tennis history at the Australian Open, achieving his 400th Grand Slam singles victory. He also matched Roger Federer's record for most Australian Open match wins. Despite a brief scare and a fall in the third set, Djokovic showcased his resilience, saving set points and ultimately clinching the win.
India are unlikely to play a bilateral series with Pakistan anytime soon. BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla says the board will follow the Indian government’s guidance. “I don't think it's possible to have bilateral tours in the current situation,” he added. India last played Pakistan in 2012-13 and now follows a “third soil” policy for matches. Tensions increased after Operation Sindoor in 2025, and security concerns remain high, recalling the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan team in Lahore.
