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Sikandar Raza's complaint of racial abuse gets Zimbabwean coach suspended
In a complaint submitted to the Harare Metropolitan Cricket Association, Zimbabwean all-rounder and T20 captain Sikandar Raza has accused local coach Blessing Mafuwa of passing derogatory comments during a Vigne Cup game. read more All-rounder Sikandar Raza had recently played the one-off Test against England at Trent Bridge, where he scored a half-century in the second innings. Reuters A local coach in Zimbabwe has been suspended following a complaint of racial abuse made by star all-rounder Sikandar Raza. The Pakistani-born Zimbabwe T20 captain had registered a complaint with the Harare Metropolitan Cricket Association (HMCA) in which he accused coach Blessing Mafuwa of racial abuse during a local game on 1 June, according to ESPNCricinfo. Raza was representing Old Hararians in their Vigne Cup tie against the Rainbow Cricket Club when he allegedly faced derogatory comments from Mafuwa while walking off the field. While the 39-year-old did not name Mafuwa in his complaint, HMCA chairperson Tafadzwa Madoro confirmed him as the one accused of racist behavior. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'We don't take racism allegations lightly' Madoro added that Mafuwa will be attending a hearing on Tuesday to answer charges from the report and is suspended from all activities in the HMCA until then. 'We received a report of racial abuse that our T20 captain (Raza) suffered, last week. We are in the process of investigating. Blessing Mafuwa will attend a hearing this coming Tuesday. He will answer charges from the report. In the interim, he is suspended from all activities in the HMCA. 'We don't take racism allegations lightly. We don't condone any racial abuse in HMCA. We will want to investigate this as quickly as possible,' Madoro told ESPNCricinfo. Raza, meanwhile, maintained that 'an example should be made out of him', if found guilty, so that no player has to deal with such behaviour in the future. 'If found guilty, an example should be made out of him so that stuff like this never happens again to this and future generations,' Raza told the website. Raza had recently made headlines for playing the one-off Test against England at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, where he scored a half-century during Zimbabwe's second essay, and starring in Lahore Qalandars' victory in the Pakistan Super League final less than 24 hours after the conclusion of the Test.
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Oman cricketers accuse their board of ruining careers, lives by withholding ICC prize money: 'Our lives have been upended'
Oman cricketers have accused their board of not paying a single penny from the US$ 225,000 prize money that was supposed to be distributed within the squad that had participated in last year's T20 World Cup in the US and the Caribbean. read more Oman got to rub shoulders with top teams such as Australia and England at last year's T20 World Cup. AFP Several members of the Oman cricket team have accused the country's board of sabotaging their careers and lives by refusing to pay them their share of prize money from ICC events, shining the spotlight on corruption in boards, especially in Associate Nations. According to a report on ESPNCricinfo, not a single member of the Oman squad that had participated in last year's T20 World Cup in the US and the Caribbean is yet to receive a single penny from the US$ 225,000 prize money that they had won by virtue of finishing between the 13th and 20th positions at the end of the tournament. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'Our lives have been upended over this issue; we've lost our spot in the team, our contracts have been torn up, and we have been forced to leave the country. It's just so confusing and we don't understand why the ICC isn't able to ensure we get paid the prize money we have earned, and why there isn't a safe space for us to raise concerns?' top-order batter Kashyap Prajapati, who had featured in the 2021 and 2024 T20 World Cups and is currently in the US, told ESPNCricinfo. 'Our playing careers are over' Oman Cricket's refusal to distribute the prize money to their players has, in turn, resulted in nearly every member of their T20 World Cup squad leaving the team, many of whom have also had to move out of the country due to their employment visas getting revoked as a result of being out of work. 'It's been a massive loss for my career and professionally. I had to leave Oman. I'm not working at the moment, looking for opportunities but our playing careers are over,' Pakistani-born Fayyaz Butt, who played 30 ODIs and 47 T20Is for Oman, said. What makes the pay dispute in Oman cricket even more heart-breaking is the fact that the players would not have been aware about their board withholding their prize money had they not come across articles mentioning ICC's record prize money of US$ 11.25 million for last year's T20 World Cup, of which winners India took home the lion's share of US$ 2.45 million . The Oman team reportedly had not been received the prize money for their participation in the 2021 T20 World Cup, which they had co-hosted with the United Arab Emirates, either. ICC's rules state that member boards whose teams are participating in a global event must distribute the prize money to the squad within 21 days of the event, with the global body later confirming that they had indeed transferred the funds to Oman Cricket. The Omani cricketers tried raising the issue during a T20 triangular series in Canada where Nepal were the third team in action. Nepal and Canada too had participated in the T20 World Cup but got their share of the prize money after facing resistance from their boards. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Prajapati and the rest of the team decided to take a unified stand during the T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup that was hosted by Oman in October, which resulted in a mass exodus after a board official threatened them with expulsion if they did not withdraw their demand for prize money and simply focused on their game. 'The issue reflects poorly on the whole sport' The World Cricketers Association, which claims that Associate nations typically pay their players 20 to 70 per cent of the prize money that they earn from ICC events, has described the situation as one that 'reflects poorly on the whole sport'. 'In a sport that is trying to retain players in international cricket and ensure its future and relevance, it's disappointing to see more non-payment issues, including in pinnacle ICC events held almost a year ago. 'We understand ICC management have continued to chase the boards on this, but the issue reflects poorly on the whole sport and adds to the widespread issues in domestic leagues,' Tom Moffat, the WCA CEO was quoted by the website as saying.
Express Tribune
03-06-2025
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Muhammad Abbas, Pakistani-origin cricketer, gets central contract by New Zealand for 2025-26
Pakistani-born all-rounder Muhammad Abbas has been awarded a central contract by New Zealand Cricket for the 2025–26 season, marking a significant milestone in his rising international career. The Lahore-born cricketer is one of four new faces on the Black Caps' centrally contracted list, joining Mitch Hay, Zak Foulkes and Adithya Ashok. His inclusion highlights New Zealand's commitment to nurturing emerging talent through a diverse and inclusive pathway system. Abbas, a left-handed batter and right-arm medium-pacer, rose to prominence earlier this year during his One-Day International debut against Pakistan—the country of his birth. He scored a blistering 52 off just 26 deliveries, setting a new record for the fastest half-century by a debutant in men's ODIs. Having migrated to New Zealand as a child, Abbas developed his cricketing abilities through the country's structured age-group and domestic circuits. His rapid rise underscores both his personal work ethic and the effectiveness of New Zealand's development framework. The 21-year-old is expected to play a key role in the Black Caps' preparations for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled for next February. His dual skill set with bat and ball makes him a valuable asset in the national setup. 'Muhammad's fearless approach and adaptability stood out,' said a spokesperson from New Zealand Cricket. 'He brings fresh energy to the team and embodies the spirit of modern New Zealand cricket.' This year's contract list reflects a generational shift, with a blend of established names and rising stars, reinforcing the board's long-term vision. While Abbas' name may be new to some fans, it is likely to feature more prominently in the years ahead.
GMA Network
23-05-2025
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Netflix delves into Titanic sub implosion in upcoming documentary 'Titan: The OceanGate Disaster'
Netflix is set to shed light on the implosion of a tourist submersible during its dive to the wreckage of the Titanic, a disaster that gripped the world in 2023. The streaming giant on Thursday released the trailer for "Titan: The OceanGate Disaster," a documentary that examines OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush's doomed underwater endeavor. "The shocking decisions that led to the disaster have never been revealed like this before," Netflix said. The tagline reads, "The deeper you look, the darker it gets." Stockton Rush, founder and chief executive of OceanGate, piloted the Titan submersible that lost contact an hour and 45 minutes into its voyage to the Titanic. With him were British billionaire and explorer Hamish Harding, 58; Pakistani-born business magnate Shahzada Dawood, 48, and his 19-year-old son, Suleman, both British citizens; French oceanographer and Titanic expert Paul-Henri Nargeolet, 77, who had visited the wreck dozens of times. The implosion killed all five people aboard the submersible. "Titan: The OceanGate Disaster" will premiere on June 11 on Netflix. —JCB, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Bikers sought over Brontë country trail vandalism
Police investigating damage caused by vandals to an art trail in Brontë country have appealed for help finding four suspects. Two marble butterflies, part of an installation of dozens of similar sculptures at Penistone Hill Country Park, near Haworth, were smashed in the attack, with the damage reported to have happened between 19:45 BST and 20:15 BST on Monday. Officers said they wanted to trace a group of four people thought to have been in the area on motorbikes or e-bikes at about the time the damage took place. CCTV inquiries into the vandalism were continuing and Keighley Neighbourhood Policing teams would be carrying out patrols in the area, a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said. Shanaz Gulzar, creative director of the Bradford 2025 City of Culture team which was behind the trail, previously described the vandalism as "sad and disappointing". However, she added that the trail would still open to the public on 24 May as planned. The butterflies which were damaged were part of the Wild Uplands arts trail– a temporary exhibition due to run until October. Commissioned by Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, the trail features the works of four artists. The damaged sculptures near a pond had already been repaired, Ms Gulzar said. The 75 butterflies are the work of Pakistani-born artist Meherunnisa Asad, in collaboration with Peshawar-based atelier Studio Lél, known for reviving centuries-old stone-work techniques. When the planning application for the trail was considered last year by Bradford Council, there was one objection over concerns it would be targeted by vandals. However, planners said that was not a valid reason for a refusal of a part of Bradford's City of Culture 2025 celebrations. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Brontë country art trail hit by vandals Country park arts trail for City of Culture agreed
