He was once a national hero who led Pakistan’s cricket team to a World Cup victory. Now, the embattled prime minister is fighting to stay in power.
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India Beats England in Under-19 Cricket World Cup
The team’s ability to clinch a record fifth under-19 title despite a Covid outbreak underscored the vast pool of talent in India as it consolidates its place as a powerhouse in the sport.
How the Trojan Horse Affair Affected British Pakistanis
A scandal in 2014, known as the Trojan Horse affair, exposed what it’s like living in Britain as a British Pakistani.
As Covid Rules Ease, Australian Open Can Play Before a Full House
The annual Boxing Day cricket test match in Melbourne will also be allowed to take place before a full-capacity crowd.
2 Days After Cricket Victory Over India, Pakistan Still Feels the High
The nation is experiencing a much-needed burst of joy after it unexpectedly beat India in a cricket match in Dubai.
Pakistan and India Face Off in Cricket’s T20 World Cup
It’s one of the greatest rivalries in sports, when war off the field allows it — a contest of national identities that will be renewed this Sunday in a World Cup match.
Pakistani Cricket Board Chief Faces Criticism for Being a British “Import”
“I don’t think anything prepared me for the hostility I was going to face,” the British-born Wasim Khan says of overseeing a beloved sport in a country where many see him only as a foreigner.
Pakistan Blames Politics as England and New Zealand Cricket Teams Cancel
Many see the pullouts by the England and New Zealand teams as punishment for the country’s support of the Afghan Taliban.
Cricket in India Carries On, Diverting Resources From Coronavirus Fight
The Indian Premier League is criticized for creating a “bio-bubble” for cricket players while ordinary Indians struggle to find hospital beds and 3,000 people die each day from the coronavirus.
India Celebrates as Cricket Team Humbles Australia on Its Own Turf
The sport is an unmatched national passion, and the turnaround victory was a welcome release at a time of Covid-19 and economic hardship.