Former England captain calls out India-Pakistan scheduling in ICC events: ‘Cricket is now a proxy for propaganda’

Former England captain Michael Atherton has urged the ICC to increase transparency in tournament draws and reduce India-Pakistan matches. His call follows political controversies during the 2025 Asia Cup, where the consistent grouping of these teams is driven by significant economic interests. Atherton argues this commercial exploitation is unjustified, advocating for transparent draws regardless of…

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Bill-grimage: Rishikesh costliest desi destination

Rishikesh remains India’s priciest hotel destination for the second consecutive year, despite a marginal RevPAR decline. The Indian hospitality sector experienced a robust fiscal year, driven by booming domestic leisure travel and record occupancy rates. Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad emerged as key business hubs, with significant expansion planned across 177 new markets.

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