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Mitchell Starc, The last goodbye , T20 Cricket
Cricket, International, Sports, Uncategorized

The modern swing king Mitchell Stac Says The One Last Goodbye T20 Cricket

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Six months before the World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, Australia’s white-ball speed leader Mitchell Starc announced his retirement from Twenty20 international cricket in order to concentrate on prolonging his career in one-day and test cricket.With 79 wickets from 65 Twenty20 Internationals, the 35-year-old left-armer retires as the country’s most successful fast bowler in the format. He is ranked second on Australia’s all-time list, behind spin bowling partner Adam Zampa.His top goal has always been test cricket, he declared in a statement released by Cricket Australia on Tuesday. “I have enjoyed every second of every Twenty20 match I have played for Australia, especially the 2021 World Cup, not only because we won but also because of the amazing team and the fun we had.” “I believe this is the best course of action for me to stay fit, fresh, and at my best for the 2027 ODI World Cup, the Ashes, and an away Indian test tour.” In the games preceding the T20 World Cup, it also allows the bowling group time to get ready.  Australia’s T20I team, which was announced on Tuesday for the forthcoming series against New Zealand, did not include Starc.  The rangy, swing-bowling virtuoso will be difficult to replace, according to Selectors chairman George Bailey.  “We will miss his ability to bowl clutch overs at the end and make an impact early with the new ball,” he told reporters on Tuesday. “Very few people swing it at 145 kilometers per hour.  He also has excellent fielding. Although he won’t be replaced exactly, we have given Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott, and Xavier Bartlett important roles.  With nine wickets in seven games in the United Arab Emirates in 2021, Starc was instrumental in Australia’s first and only T20 World Cup victory.  Australia’s ambitions of winning another T20 World Cup next year are severely damaged by his retirement, which comes 13 years after his 2012 debut and continues to wind down a great generation of players.  Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis have all stepped away from the one-day game since opening batsman David Warner retired last year. Todd Greenberg, the manager of Cricket Australia, commended Starc for making “significant sacrifices” to represent his nation.  “It’s another example of putting team first to give the next generation of fast bowlers a clear route to the T20 World Cup early next year,” he said.

Business, International

Rawalpindi, August 29, 2025, 03:11 AM PKT – RCCI Delegation Prepares for Bangladesh Trade Summit

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RCCI Bangladesh delegation The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) finalized preparations for its exporters’ delegation to Bangladesh on August 28, 2025, following discussions with Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan. The delegation, set to depart on September 5, aims to boost bilateral trade beyond $1 billion. RCCI President Usman Shaukat told NEN, “We’re targeting pharmaceuticals and textiles for collaboration.” The 30-member delegation will attend a business summit in Dhaka, focusing on B2B linkages and joint ventures, with 10 MoUs expected to be signed (web:0, web:1, web:2, web:5). The initiative builds on recent ministerial talks (web:0). Commerce Minister Khan assured full support, highlighting Bangladesh’s demand for Pakistani goods. The delegation includes 12 pharmaceutical firms, with plans to explore non-conventional sectors. “This is a breakthrough for trade,” said a chamber official. Stay updated at nenagency.

International

Islamabad, August 29, 2025, 02:40 AM PKT – Pakistan Pushes for Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize Nomination

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Pakistan intensified its campaign to nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize on August 28, 2025, following Senator Irfan Siddiqui’s praise for Trump’s role in de-escalating the India-Pakistan crisis. The initiative highlights Trump’s diplomatic efforts in securing a ceasefire. Siddiqui told NEN, “Trump’s leadership averted a regional catastrophe.” The nomination, backed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, credits Trump’s engagement with Islamabad and New Delhi, preventing a nuclear conflict after India’s aggression violated Pakistan’s sovereignty. A formal proposal will be submitted to Oslo by September 10. The Foreign Office urged global support for the nomination, citing Trump’s offers to mediate the Kashmir dispute. Public forums in Karachi echoed the call, praising his pragmatic diplomacy. “His efforts deserve recognition,” said a diplomat. Stay updated at nenagency.

Asia, Health, International, Medical

China Plans Further Pig Lung Xenotransplant Trials

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Beijing, August 28, 2025, 05:11 PM PKT – China Plans Further Pig Lung Xenotransplant Trials Chinese scientists announced plans for additional pig-to-human lung xenotransplant trials on August 28, 2025, following the world’s first successful transplant of a genetically modified pig lung into a brain-dead patient, reported in Nature Medicine. The procedure, conducted in May 2024, saw the lung function for nine days. Professor He Jianxing, lead researcher at Guangzhou Medical University, told NEN, “We aim to refine genetic edits for safer clinical trials.” The initial transplant used a Bama pig with six CRISPR edits to reduce immune rejection, but challenges like fluid buildup persisted. New trials will target living patients by 2026 . The initiative addresses the global organ shortage, with 8,236 transplants performed worldwide in 2024 against a much higher demand. Clonorgan Biotechnology will supply pigs with enhanced gene edits to minimize rejection risks. “This is a game-changer,” said a health official. Stay updated at nenagency.

International

Pakistan Proposes UN Resolution for Gaza Ceasefire, Accountability

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Islamabad, August 28, 2025, 11:09 AM PKT – Pakistan Proposes UN Resolution for Gaza Ceasefire, Accountability Pakistan announced plans to table a UN resolution on August 28, 2025, calling for an immediate Gaza ceasefire and accountability for Israel’s actions, following Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch’s appeal for Israel’s allies to review policies enabling Palestinian casualties. The move aims to address the ongoing Gaza crisis. Baloch told NEN, “We seek global support to end the genocide and ensure justice.” The resolution, drafted with OIC partners, demands unrestricted humanitarian aid and UNRWA support, citing 41,000 Palestinian deaths since October 2023 ). Pakistan’s UN envoy, Munir Akram, will present it in September . The initiative follows Pakistan’s condemnation of Israel’s actions in Syria’s Golan Heights, reinforcing its stance on sovereignty . Local rallies in Islamabad supported the proposal, urging global action. “Humanity demands accountability,” said a protester. Stay updated at nenagency

Americas, International, Politics

CAIR Urges US State Department to Reinstate Fired Press Officer

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Shahed Ghoreishi firing Washington, August 24, 2025, 11:21 AM PKT – CAIR Urges US State Department to Reinstate Fired Press Officer The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has called for the reinstatement of Shahed Ghoreishi, the US State Department press officer fired on August 21, 2025, over disputes regarding Gaza policy statements. CAIR condemned the dismissal as an attempt to silence dissent on US foreign policy. According to CAIR, Ghoreishi’s firing followed his draft statement opposing forced displacement of Palestinians in Gaza, which was rejected by department leadership. “This unjust action reflects a pattern of punishing moral clarity,” said CAIR’s Nihad Awad, urging a review of the decision. The controversy has sparked debate over free expression within the State Department, with critics highlighting pressure for pro-Israel messaging. Shahed Ghoreishi firing Ghoreishi’s supporters argue his stance aligned with prior US policy. Stay updated at nenagency.

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