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News18
5 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Shubman Gill Creates History, Breaks Record Of Scoring Most Runs In...
Shubman Gill was appointed as India's Test captain on May 24, 2025, and in his first Test series as India captain, he has broken the record of scoring the most runs in a Test series played in England by an Asian batter. During the Pakistan tour of England in 2006, Mohammad Yousuf played four matches and scored 631 runs in seven innings.
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Army foils major infiltration bid on LoC in Rajouri, captures Pak guide
Close on the heels of capturing a Pakistani guide on Sunday, the Army stated that a major infiltration attempt by heavily armed terrorists belonging to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Gambhir area of Rajouri district was effectively foiled by alert troops. The Pakistani national, identified as 22-year-old Mohammad Arib Ahmed, was caught in a forward area in the Bhimber Gali sector. "The swift and decisive action by alert troops resulted in the capture of a key guide, effectively disrupting the infiltration attempt and likely causing injuries to the infiltrating terrorists," the Army added. Mohammad Arib Ahmed, son of Mohammad Yousuf from Detote in the Nikiyal area of Kotli district in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), was captured by alert troops on Sunday. "Acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding a fresh attempt to push terrorists across the LoC, the Army, along with the BSF, initiated a well-coordinated counter-infiltration operation on Sunday. Vigilant troops, maintaining an aggressive surveillance posture in the rugged terrain of the Gambhir area, detected suspicious movement by a group of four to five heavily armed individuals attempting to exploit the difficult terrain and dense foliage to infiltrate," said a Defence official. "During the subsequent operation, one individual—later identified as a guide facilitating the infiltration—was successfully apprehended. The remaining four terrorists, believed to be members of JeM, are suspected to have sustained injuries while attempting to escape and were forced to retreat across the LoC under the cover of thick foliage and adverse weather conditions," he added. A thorough search operation was launched in the area following the action, leading to the recovery of sensitive items, including a mobile phone and Pakistani currency, the official informed. During initial interrogation, the apprehended individual confirmed that he is a resident of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, close to the LoC, and was acting under the directions of Pakistan Army officers stationed at forward posts, the officer said. "The individual also confirmed that the JeM terrorists were carrying significant quantities of warlike stores, including arms, ammunition, and other incriminating materials, further confirming the nefarious intentions of the infiltrators," he added. The captured guide is currently undergoing detailed interrogation by a joint interrogation team, and crucial intelligence is being extracted, which will aid in further strengthening the counter-infiltration grid, the officer said.
India.com
22-04-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Meet Pakistan's Don Bradman, had an average of 99.33, Kohli and Tendulkar are not even close, his name is....
The new season of the World Test Championship is about to begin. Every year, new records are set, and old ones are broken. However, there's one record that has stood the test of time for nearly two decades, held by a Pakistani batsman. Even legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli haven't come close to this record in the last 19 years. The record was set in 2006 by this Pakistani cricketer, in just 11 Test matches. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) We are talking about Pakistan's former cricketing legend, Mohammad Yousuf. His remarkable achievement in 2006 is often regarded as one of the greatest feats in Test cricket. Yousuf, with an astounding average of 99.33, amassed runs like no one before him. He set the record for the most runs in a calendar year in Test cricket, a record that has remained unbeaten for the past 19 years. Mohammad Yousuf achieved this feat in just 19 innings across 11 Test matches. During this period, he scored 9 centuries and 3 half-centuries, amassing a total of 1788 runs. His ability to find the boundary was evident as he hit 222 fours and 12 sixes. Yousuf's highest score in this incredible run was 202 runs. His record-breaking feat broke the previous record held by West Indian legend Viv Richards. Viv Richards, in 1976, had scored 1710 runs in 19 innings across 11 matches, with 7 centuries and 5 half-centuries. His highest score during that period was 291 runs. Mohammad Yousuf shattered this 30-year-old record in 2006, creating a new benchmark in Test cricket. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) Since Yousuf's record in 2006, no player has come close to matching or surpassing it. Both Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, despite playing far more matches, have been unable to equal or break this record. The closest any player has come to Yousuf's record is Joe Root, who, in 2021, scored 1708 runs in 29 innings. Root's achievement, although impressive, still falls short of Yousuf's monumental record, which remains unmatched to this day.
Gulf Today
18-04-2025
- Gulf Today
Pakistani pilgrims to be provided with air-conditioned camps in Mina during Hajj, says minister
Gulf Today Report Besides other facilities, Pakistani Hajj pilgrims would be provided with folding mattresses and air conditioners in camps in Mina, Saudi Arabia, announced Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sardar Mohammad Yousuf on Friday. The minister made the remarks during his visit to the Hajji Camp in Karachi, to oversee the final preparatory session for Hajj organised by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony. Speaking at the session, the religious affairs minister praised the care and attention put towards imparting crucial information regarding the significant method and means of performing Haj. 'Several new modifications have been made in the Hajj process. The new changes upheld and arranged by the Saudi and Pakistan governments, respectively, have been devised to ease the journey for pilgrims,' he added. He said that the government had made arrangements to accommodate all pilgrims in 'Markaziya' to make sure they have the easiest access and assistance they may require. He reiterated the need for discipline from the pilgrims travelling to the holy land as ambassadors of Pakistan, in making queues, showing patience and abiding by the stated guidelines. The speakers arranged by the ministry imparted to the pilgrims a detailed session on properties, characteristics and the chronological order in which the different steps on haj are to be embodied. The preparatory session entailed the three pillars and six compulsions required of Haj pilgrims in order to fulfil their duty of performing Hajj. The ministry would provide a Pakistan-labelled scarf, trolley and mini bag in order to facilitate identification and ensure all pilgrims are well packed. In addition to this, they would be given a SIM to facilitate WhatsApp calls from Saudi Arabia, a facility that is not possible on SIMS bought from Saudi Arabia, This is to help the pilgrims maintain contact with their loved ones back home, said the minister.
Express Tribune
06-04-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
90,000 Hajj pilgrims to travel under government scheme
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Mohammad Yousuf speaking at a press conference at the Haji Camp in Lahore on Sunday. Photo Courtesy: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Listen to article Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Sardar Mohammad Yousuf, announced on Sunday that 90,000 pilgrims will travel to Saudi Arabia under the government's Hajj scheme for the 2025 season. Speaking at a press conference at the Haji Camp in Lahore, Yousuf revealed that the Hajj flights would begin on April 29, and assured the public that comprehensive arrangements were being made for the smooth facilitation of the pilgrims. 'The first phase of Hajj training was completed before Ramadan, and the second phase will be held from May 8 at Punjab University,' Yousuf said, noting that pilgrims from across the country would be trained to ensure they are fully prepared for their spiritual journey. The minister emphasized that his visit to Lahore was to review the Hajj arrangements, especially as a large number of pilgrims would be departing from the city. 'Pilgrims are the guests of Allah, and we want to make sure that everything is in place to serve Allah's guests to the best of our ability,' he said. Yousuf also mentioned that the Ministry of Religious Affairs had issued additional instructions regarding pilgrims' vaccinations, as well as other essential preparations for their journey. Furthermore, the minister highlighted that the government aimed to provide unparalleled services to the pilgrims over the next two months. He shared that he had held detailed discussions with Saudi authorities about medical services, transportation, and accommodation arrangements for the Hajj. Yousuf also briefed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on these arrangements to ensure a smooth and successful Hajj season.
