Skip to content
Search

Latest Stories

England women's cricket team to make 'historic' trip to Pakistan

England women's cricket team to make 'historic' trip to Pakistan

England Women will tour Pakistan for the first time in October, joining the men's side in an unprecedented joint trip, cricket chiefs announced on Thursday.

No England team have played international cricket in the country since 2005.


Cricket-obsessed Pakistan spent a decade in international sporting isolation after gunmen targeted the Sri Lankan team bus in Lahore in 2009, killing eight people and wounding several players and officials.

Eoin Morgan's white-ball team had already committed to a two-match Twenty20 series in Karachi on October 14 and 15, with those dates now turned into double-headers involving Heather Knight's side.

England Women, world champions in the 50-over format, will then stay in Karachi to compete in three one-day internationals, on October 18, 20 and 22.

“We are absolutely delighted to be making this historic announcement today," said Clare Connor, managing director of women's cricket for the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

"The England women’s cricket team has never toured Pakistan before so this is another important step in our history and journey."

Wasim Khan, chief executive of the Pakistan Cricket Board, said the matches would be a good test for the hosts ahead of the 2022 World Cup in New Zealand.

“World champions England accompanying their men’s side for their first-ever tour to Karachi is an extremely powerful and strong announcement for Pakistan, our women’s cricketers," he said.

“Women’s T20Is taking place before the men’s matches at the iconic National Stadium will mean more eyeballs will follow these matches than ever before."

More For You

Crystal of Atlan Codes for May 2025 – Redeem Before Expiry

The Discord community frequently shares new codes as soon as they’re available

Epic Games

Crystal of Atlan May 2025 codes: Unlock exclusive in-game rewards before they expire

Crystal of Atlan players have a fresh batch of codes to redeem this May, offering valuable in-game rewards for those who act quickly. The redemption process is simple but requires progressing through the early stages of the game.

To start redeeming codes, players must first download Crystal of Atlan and play through the tutorial until reaching the in-game village. While most cutscenes can be skipped, completing the necessary fights is essential to unlock access to the full menu system.

Keep ReadingShow less
Torsten Bell

'Basically everybody agrees bigger is better. That's not true for everything in life, but it is true for pension funds. We are just putting some wind into the sails of that existing process,' pensions minister Torsten Bell said. (Photo: Getty Images)

UK plans pension ‘megafunds’ to boost investment

THE UK government on Thursday said it wants many pension schemes to merge into "megafunds" with at least 25 billion pounds of assets by 2030 as part of efforts to channel more investment into the economy.

It also confirmed plans for a "backstop" power to potentially force investment firms to meet specific allocation targets for illiquid assets, such as domestic infrastructure projects.

Keep ReadingShow less
Trump

The Beijing and Washington ties had already crashed since the trade war through Trump's tariffs

Getty Images

Trump administration to 'aggressively' revoke Chinese student visas

US President Donald Trump’s administration has announced it will “aggressively” revoke the visas of Chinese students studying in the United States.

"Those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields" will also be included in the revocation process, stated Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Keep ReadingShow less
Sholay

Sholay's 50th Anniversar

Celebrate Sholay: 50 Years!

YEH DOSTI: Celebrating 50 Years of Sholay is a spectacular live music and dance production that honours one of the most iconic Bollywood films ever made. As the legendary movie Sholay reaches its golden jubilee, this unique show offers fans across the UK an opportunity to relive the magic, music, and memorable characters that have stood the test of time for five decades. More than just a performance, YEH DOSTI is a vibrant celebration of Indian cinema’s cultural heritage, capturing the essence of friendship, bravery, and justice that made Sholay a classic in the hearts of millions.

This captivating tribute will be staged at two venues: The Woodville in Gravesend on Friday, May 30, and Sutton Coldfield Town Hall in Birmingham on Saturday, May 31. The show brings together the best of live music, energetic dance, and theatrical storytelling, weaving the timeless narrative of Sholay into a dazzling live experience. Fans will be treated to the iconic soundtrack featuring unforgettable hits like “Yeh Dosti,” “Holi Ke Din,” and “Mehbooba Mehbooba,” all performed live with a rich blend of traditional instruments and modern musical arrangements.

Keep ReadingShow less
Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan invests £3.7 million in his fourth Ayodhya property

Getty Images

Amitabh Bachchan buys fourth Ayodhya plot worth £3.7 million

Amitabh Bachchan has made yet another high-value move in Ayodhya’s fast-growing property market. The veteran actor has reportedly bought a 25,000-square-foot plot for £3.7 million (₹40 crore), marking his fourth land purchase in the temple city within a year.

The newly purchased land is located near The Sarayu, an upscale real estate project where Bachchan had previously invested £1.4 million (₹14.5 crore). This recent deal adds to a string of property investments he has made in the area since the development of the Ram Temple began drawing national attention and infrastructure projects to Ayodhya.

Keep ReadingShow less