Pakistan

Several Pakistan players, including under-fire skipper Babar Azam, have chosen to spend their holidays in London before returning to the country after their disappointing T20 World Cup 2024 campaign.

Pakistan's head coach Gary Kirsten criticized his team's lack of unity and fitness following their early exit from the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Despite wins over Canada and Ireland, losses to the USA and India led to their elimination. Internal conflicts and poor performance were highlighted, with several players opting to vacation in London instead of returning home immediately.

Pakistan regained some pride with a hard-fought three-wicket victory over Ireland in their inconsequential final game of the T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday.

Shoaib Akhtar recently raised concerns about Pakistan's need to qualify for the next T20 World Cup through qualifiers. However, it appears that both Pakistan and New Zealand are poised for direct qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup, despite their early exits in the ongoing tournament. This assurance comes as a relief following the teams' performances and current ICC T20I rankings.

Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign ended in heartbreak as the USA qualified for the Super 8s in their debut appearance. With the unexpected exit, social media erupted with memes, and the hashtag "Bye Bye Pakistan" began trending, reflecting the fans' mix of disappointment and humour.

Comprised partly of men who play cricket alongside their primary jobs, the USA team successfully advanced past the group stage of the T20 World Cup 2024 on their first attempt.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly condemned the references to Jammu and Kashmir in the recent joint statement issued by China and Pakistan.

Pakistan's cricket team has faced significant criticism for their underwhelming performance in the ongoing T20 World Cup. However, a recent victory by India against the United States has given Pakistan a glimmer of hope. Despite early setbacks, Babar Azam and his team still have a chance to qualify for the 'Super 8s', depending on favourable outcomes in the remaining Group A matches.

During a parliamentary session, Pakistani opposition leader Shibli Faraz recently praised India's electoral process for its efficiency, transparency, and peaceful transfer of power.

Phil Baty, Chief Global Affairs Officer at Times Higher Education, lauded the efforts led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attributing the exponential growth from 13 to close to 100 ranked institutions since 2019 to a highly successful internationalization initiative.