Islamabad blast: PCB says Pak army chief Asim Munir convinced SL to continue tour

Pakistan’s Army chief, Asim Munir, personally intervened to ensure Sri Lanka’s cricket tour continued after a recent suicide attack. Interior minister Mohsin Naqvi revealed Munir spoke directly with Sri Lankan officials, reassuring them about security. Despite initial player hesitation following the Islamabad blast, the tour will proceed with enhanced security measures in Rawalpindi.

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IND vs SA: ‘Not many bowlers of his quality’ – Gill breaks silence on Shami’s omission

Captain Shubman Gill admitted leaving out Mohammad Shami for the South Africa Test series was a tough call, praising the veteran’s class despite selecting a younger pace attack. Gill also discussed managing his captaincy workload across formats, acknowledging the mental challenge. He stressed India must be at their best against the strong South African side…

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