Pakistan women's cricket captain Fatima Sana has received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the PCB to play for Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred. She will miss the T20I series against Sri Lanka but remain available for ODIs, marking a career milestone as the first Pakistani woman to earn a contract in the tournament.
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A devastating fire at a Malviya Nagar hotel, allegedly operating 25 rooms under a six-room B&B license and lacking a fire NOC, killed 21 people. Sealed windows and malfunctioning sensor gates hampered escape, with locals breaking in to rescue trapped occupants.
Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn his legal case against Sri Lanka Cricket after the board refused to grant him a No Objection Certificate for IPL 2026 due to his failure to meet mandatory fitness standards in the 2-km run test. Thushara, who was set to represent Royal Challengers Bengaluru, challenged the decision in Colombo District Court but withdrew the petition during a recent hearing, with the court dismissing the case. Thushara also apologized to SLC, signaling an attempt to repair his relationship with the national board.
