Mashrafe Mortaza harbours no Imran-like ambitions
6 years, 1 month ago

Mashrafe Mortaza harbours no Imran-like ambitions

The Hindu  

He may be Bangladesh's biggest cricket star, but Mashrafe Mortaza insists he is not another Imran Khan, Pakistan's cricketing superhero-turned-Prime Minister. “To be honest, the level where Imran Khan has reached, people cannot always reach there even if they want to,” Mr. Mashrafe told AFP in an interview. I will work for my region to see if I can do something good.” Mr. Mashrafe hails from the southwestern district of Narail where his charity Narail Express — also the fast-bowler's nickname — has donated ambulances to hospitals and high-yield rice seeds to farmers. But unusually, Mr. Mashrafe is still playing, captains Bangladesh in the one-day format of the game, and intends to lead the team at next year's World Cup.

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'Pakistan definitely needs him': Veteran allrounder urged to reconsider international retirement
9 months, 3 weeks ago

'Pakistan definitely needs him': Veteran allrounder urged to reconsider international retirement

India TV News  

Former Pakistan international Imad Wasim is being urged by his teammates to reconsider his international retirement ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup slated to be played in June in the USA and the Caribbean. Shadab is hopeful of Imad's return to international cricket with the World Cup approaching and believes that his vast amount of experience of playing …

Imran Khan’s demise has been swift and brutal – but it would be a mistake to write him off
11 months ago

Imran Khan’s demise has been swift and brutal – but it would be a mistake to write him off

The Independent  

Few falls from power have been so swift and brutal. “There is one law for Imran Khan,” says Zulfi Bukhari, Khan’s closest aide, “and another law for everyone else. What Khan lacked in votes, the military was happy to make up for with intimidation, censorship, defections and a burst of late-night numerical tinkering By this time, the generals had also …

Pakistan: Imran Khan Does Not Seem to Have a Viable Path Back to Power
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Pakistan: Imran Khan Does Not Seem to Have a Viable Path Back to Power

The Quint  

Moreover, Imran Khan's strategy to recruit and field only lawyers seems to have backfired spectacularly. They used every opportunity for self-publicity instead to be able to leverage Imran Khan's popularity for personal gain as ticket holders of the PTI. Even after the convictions, these lawyer candidates are exhorting PTI voters to come out in their droves on election day to …

Mashrafe Mortaza pulls out of BPL 2024 midway owing to 'political commitments' – India TV
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Mashrafe Mortaza pulls out of BPL 2024 midway owing to 'political commitments' – India TV

India TV News  

Former Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza, who is currently leading Sylhet Strikers in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League has withdrawn from the tournament midway to complete his political commitments. Mortaza, who played all five games for the Strikers in the 2024 edition of the BPL failed to take a single wicket, which transcends onto his team's performance as the Men in …

‘I helped Imran Khan become PM but…’: Pakistan ex- cricket captain's ‘regret’
1 year, 6 months ago

‘I helped Imran Khan become PM but…’: Pakistan ex- cricket captain's ‘regret’

Hindustan Times  

Former captain of Pakistan's cricket team Javed Miandad said that he helped Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief Imran Khan in becoming the prime minister of the country but regretted it. Talking of Imran Khan, Javed Miandad said, “Whenever he played for the national team, he tried to keep the margin to a minimum if the team lost. Recently, Imran Khan shared greetings …

DC Edit | Imran drama intensifies
1 year, 8 months ago

DC Edit | Imran drama intensifies

Deccan Chronicle  

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister and cricket captain Imran Khan has put himself directly on a collision course with the Pakistan Army and it bodes ill for the politician. Would the top court intervention suffice to keep the Army from acting further against him is not even in the speculative realm as the Army has already filed a case against him …

Pakistan: Amid economic crisis, ruling PDM coalition and army struggle to counter Imran Khan's popularity
1 year, 10 months ago

Pakistan: Amid economic crisis, ruling PDM coalition and army struggle to counter Imran Khan's popularity

Firstpost  

As Pakistan Democratic Movement’s popularity has been adversely impacted by the dire economic situation. Almost eleven months after the Pakistan-e-Tehreek-e-Insaaf led coalition government led by Prime Minister Imran Khan was thrown out through a vote of no-confidence in the National Assembly in April 2022 and the Shahbaz Sharif led Pakistan Democratic Movement government took office, Pakistan continues to be in …

Happy Birthday Mashrafe Mortaza: A Bangladesh cricket icon
2 years, 3 months ago

Happy Birthday Mashrafe Mortaza: A Bangladesh cricket icon

India Today  

He was a beast, a monster when he arrived on the international level. Mashrafe Mortaza, a star was born in 2004, although it was already three years since he first donned the Bangladesh jersey. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina didn't back Mashrafe for no reason to bring back normalcy to their cricket when players went on a strike in November 2019. …

The rise and fall (for now) of Pakistan’s Imran Khan
2 years, 8 months ago

The rise and fall (for now) of Pakistan’s Imran Khan

Al Jazeera  

Imran Khan is the kind of politician who inspires strong feelings; whether of love or hate depends on who you ask. He has had a pretty storied career: he led Pakistan’s cricket team to World Cup glory in 1992 and went on to become a philanthropist and political activist. In this episode: Osama Bin Javaid, Al Jazeera correspondent “There’s a …

Imran Khan - A leader whose cricketing career overshadowed his political journey
2 years, 9 months ago

Imran Khan - A leader whose cricketing career overshadowed his political journey

India TV News  

Highlights Khan's 21-year cricketing career overshadowed his 26-year political journey as he was ousted as PM. Khan, whose 21-year cricketing career overshadowed his 26-year political journey, treated almost all Opposition leaders with disdain, often using derogatory remarks for them while in power, giving them a reason to unite under one banner and successfully topple his government. Later in 2019, Prime …

How Imran Khan’s ‘Naya Pakistan’ narrative doesn’t hold much water, but don’t write him off yet
2 years, 9 months ago

How Imran Khan’s ‘Naya Pakistan’ narrative doesn’t hold much water, but don’t write him off yet

Firstpost  

In politics, as in sports, one should never write obituaries till the last ball is bowled. More so when someone is as wily and opportunist as Imran Khan In a 40-minute address televised live on Thursday, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan not just tried to build the ‘Naya Pakistan’ narrative, but also invoked an “international conspiracy” aimed at unseating him …

With Lanka Burning, a Military Dictator Running Pakistan Will Only Compound India’s Challenges
2 years, 9 months ago

With Lanka Burning, a Military Dictator Running Pakistan Will Only Compound India’s Challenges

News 18  

Sri Lanka is going through an economic crisis. Imran Khan’s Moves Though he is the Prime Minister, Imran Khan like the Opposition leader Bilawal Bhutto has not spent much time in Pakistan. Emboldened by Chinese money power and to get even with the USA after the snubbing at the White House, Imran Khan started talking vocally against America, which started …

Imran Khan News Updates: Pakistan PM’s Address to Nation Cancelled; Resignation May Come Directly Now, Say Sources
2 years, 9 months ago

Imran Khan News Updates: Pakistan PM’s Address to Nation Cancelled; Resignation May Come Directly Now, Say Sources

News 18  

Imran Khan News Updates: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s future looked increasingly in doubt on Wednesday after his party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s ally and the main coalition partner Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan reached an agreement with the opposition Pakistan Peoples Party. The instructions came a day after Pakistan’s opposition on Monday tabled the no-trust motion in the National Assembly against Khan, …

Now is the time for Mashrafe Mortaza to retire, says Bangladesh bowling coach Ottis Gibson
4 years, 7 months ago

Now is the time for Mashrafe Mortaza to retire, says Bangladesh bowling coach Ottis Gibson

Firstpost  

Dhaka: Bangladesh bowling coach Ottis Gibson doesn’t see a role for Mashrafe Mortaza in the 2023 ODI World Cup and said now is the time for the former skipper to bid adieu to international cricket. Gibson said Mortaza needs to find a new role to contribute to Bangladesh cricket and doesn’t see him in head coach Russell Domingo’s plans for …

Now is the time for Mortaza to retire: Gibson
4 years, 7 months ago

Now is the time for Mortaza to retire: Gibson

The Hindu  

Bangladesh bowling coach Ottis Gibson doesn’t see a role for Mashrafe Mortaza in the 2023 ODI World Cup and said now is the time for the former skipper to bid adieu to international cricket. Gibson said Mortaza needs to find a new role to contribute to Bangladesh cricket and doesn’t see him in head coach Russell Domingo’s plans for the …

Sportstar Archives: Imran Khan on his controversial status and love for his hospital
4 years, 8 months ago

Sportstar Archives: Imran Khan on his controversial status and love for his hospital

The Hindu  

If there is a stampede in the VIP stands at Sharjah, you would know Imran Khan has arrived. "Imran Khan zindabad" went the slogan and it must have been embarrassing for the Khan himself. I must thank cricket for all this," Imran said. "It doesn't make sense playing Test cricket in a neutral country. It is an intellectual game, I …

Mashrafe steps down as Bangladesh one-day captain
4 years, 10 months ago

Mashrafe steps down as Bangladesh one-day captain

The Hindu  

Bangladesh pace bowler Mashrafe Mortaza, one of the country's biggest sports stars, stepped down on Thursday as captain of the national one-day side, possibly ending his international career. Mashrafe said he would remain available for selection as a player, but selectors are under pressure to bring in fresh blood ahead of the 2023 World Cup in India. “I would like …

Mashrafe Mortaza gives up Bangladesh contract riches
5 years ago

Mashrafe Mortaza gives up Bangladesh contract riches

The Hindu  

Bangladesh one-day international captain Mashrafe Mortaza has withdrawn from his lucrative national team contract amid growing concern over his form and fitness but has been offered a “grand farewell” match. He has taken just eight wickets in 12 matches in the Bangladesh Premier League Twenty20 tournament but had been expected to be a contracted player despite his poor form. Bangladesh …

Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza requests two months time from cricket board to confirm retirement plans
5 years, 4 months ago

Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza requests two months time from cricket board to confirm retirement plans

Firstpost  

The Bangladesh Cricket Board was planning a one-off ODI against the visiting Zimbabwe next month for an ODI farewell for Mortaza but that plan is shelved now Dhaka: Bangladesh ODI cricket skipper Mashrafe Mortaza has asked for two months to confirm his retirement plans, officials said on Saturday. The 35-year-old seamer missed the latest Sri Lanka tour last month — …

World Cup 2019: If Mashrafe retires, then we move on, says Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup 2019: If Mashrafe retires, then we move on, says Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes

The Hindu  

The team’s pre-match media interaction was about to get over and Bangladesh coach, Steve Rhodes, was asked about his thoughts on team captain Mashrafe Mortaza. Rhodes looked at the scribes and wittily said: “You will put that and nothing headline…” There were rolls of laughter in the media room, but a few seconds later, the coach put things in perspective. …

Know Imran Masood: Congress’ candidate from Saharanpur who wants to ‘chop Modi into pieces’
5 years, 10 months ago

Know Imran Masood: Congress’ candidate from Saharanpur who wants to ‘chop Modi into pieces’

Op India  

Last night, Congress released its first list of candidates for the upcoming 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Along with Congress President Rahul Gandhi who will contest from Amethi and his mother UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi who will contest from Rae Bareli, another name that stood out was Imran Masood, who will contest from Saharanpur. During the run-up to the 2014 Lok …

Imran Khan is Pakistan's 22nd prime minister: We help him choose the rest of his team
6 years, 4 months ago

Imran Khan is Pakistan's 22nd prime minister: We help him choose the rest of his team

Firstpost  

Keeping in mind that Imran would not terribly mind other sportsmen in his team, we have scoured the earth to find him a few good men for Pakistan’s Cabinet. Imran Khan became the 22nd Prime Minister of Pakistan, after having taken oath in a glittering ceremony earlier this week. Navjot Singh Sidhu was in attendance — along with a smattering …

Imran Khan - A cricketer who struggled for 22 years to become Pakistan’s PM
6 years, 4 months ago

Imran Khan - A cricketer who struggled for 22 years to become Pakistan’s PM

The Hindu  

Cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan struggled for 22 years to fulfil his dream of becoming Pakistan’s Prime Minister to transform the corruption affected country into an Islamic welfare state. Mr. Khan took oath as Pakistan’s 22nd Prime Minister after leading his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party to the victory in the elections and subsequently proving his majority in the National Assembly. One year …

Imran Khan is the epitome of excellence
6 years, 5 months ago

Imran Khan is the epitome of excellence

Deccan Chronicle  

Allegations of electoral malpractice and skepticism about his ability to govern independent of the army have been swirling ever since Imran Khan emerged as the prime minister elect of Pakistan. Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Shahid Afridi and Mohammed Aamir are among many renowned players from his country to have gushed over Imran’s splendid performance. Congratulatory tweets from Geoffrey Boycott, Sanjay …

Imran Khan at the helm
6 years, 5 months ago

Imran Khan at the helm

Deccan Chronicle  

While they say there is too much politics in sport but too little sport in politics, here is a professional sportsman who has become the prime minister of a very prominent south Asian country. As Imran Khan, the mastermind of Pakistan’s stunning World Cup triumph in 1992, is set to be coronated as the prime minister, cricket fraternity takes pride …

Shobhaa De writes an ode to Imran Khan – On the hot seat.. and hotter than the seat!
6 years, 5 months ago

Shobhaa De writes an ode to Imran Khan – On the hot seat.. and hotter than the seat!

Op India  

So, Pakistan has yet another Prime Minister, But guess what? But there’s one wedding of his, which not many could’ve anticipated – that he’d successfully marry cricket and politics together in his illustrious career, like none other. One certainly would hope though, that with Imran Khan leading by example, his country becomes Pa-kiss-tan, with romance blooming everywhere. If I were …

Imran Khan: The second coming
6 years, 5 months ago

Imran Khan: The second coming

Hindustan Times  

“I rate the moments after the World Cup victory as the most pleasing and satisfying of my career as I had never seen the people of Pakistan so happy,” Imran Khan had said in an interview recollecting Pakistan’s most memorable moment on a cricket field. Cricket star-turned-politician Imran Khan, chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, speaks to members of media after casting …

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