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Rahmat Shah named Afghanistan’s Test and ODI captain

Rahmat Shah named Afghanistan’s Test and ODI captain

Rahmat Shah is Afghanistan's leading run-getter in Tests and ODIs. Middle-order batter Rahmat Shah has been appointed captain of Afghanistan's Test and one-day international squads, the ⁠country's cricket board announced on Wednesday.The change in ⁠leadership comes after Hashmatullah Shahidi stepped down on Tuesday, ending a five-year stint during which Afghanistan finished sixth at the 2023 World Cup defeating former champions England, Pakistan and Sri ⁠Lanka."The Afghanistan Cricket Board appreciates Hashmatullah Shahidi's valuable service, dedication, and leadership during his tenure as captain and wishes him continued success in his future endeavours," the board said in a statement."With ⁠extensive experience in international ⁠cricket, ⁠leadership, and the team's overall structure, Rahmat Shah is well positioned to take on this important responsibility." The elevation to captaincy is a natural progression for Shah considering he was the vice-captain since May 2021 when Shahidi was announced captain. He is also Afghanistan's leading run-getter in Tests and ODIs.Rahmat, who has served as Shahidi's deputy since 2021, will begin his captaincy with a five-match ODI series in Ireland next month.   Related Story

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Carlsen to headline FIDE-backed Total Chess World Championship pilot

Carlsen to headline FIDE-backed Total Chess World Championship pilot

Magnus Carlsen will compete in the pilot event of the Total Chess World Championship Tour, which will be held in Budapest in November. World number one Magnus Carlsen will compete in November's pilot event of the FIDE-approved Total Chess World Championship Tour, organisers said on Tuesday. The November 10-21 tournament in Budapest will feature competition across ⁠three formats - blitz, rapid and fast classic chess - with results from all ⁠events combined to determine the overall champion. The pilot event will serve as a precursor to the inaugural global season, which is due to begin in March 2027, the organisers said. The official tour will feature four events annually in cities around the world and the overall winner will be crowned ⁠FIDE World Combined Champion. "We are convinced that the tour will attract new audiences, commercial partners and greater media interest, helping us expand chess globally," FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich said."We look forward to seeing this new chapter begin in one of Europe's great chess capitals." Organisers said the November event would provide a blueprint for the full-fledged championship ⁠circuit launching next year. "As the official pilot ⁠of the ⁠Tour, this event will set the benchmark for the global championship that begins in March 2027," Total Chess CEO Kjell Madland said. "Chess heritage runs deep here, making it the ideal place to write the next chapter before the Tour travels to cities around the world." Developed by Norway Chess, the Total Chess World Championship Tour has already secured significant commercial backing, with Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Olympic cross-country skiing champion Johannes Klaebo among its investors.   Related Story

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Sharjah Police boost their security fleet with 130 advanced vehicles

Sharjah Police boost their security fleet with 130 advanced vehicles

Sharjah Police announced they added 130 modern security vehicles to their field fleet, a move reflecting its firm vision of enhancing security and safety and improving the quality of police services.This upgrade is an extension

Entertainment
New Car Crash Photo Shows Severe Damage

New Car Crash Photo Shows Severe Damage

'Godzilla vs. Kong' Kaylee Hottle Crash Photo Shows Severe Car Damage Published July 22, 2026 7:58 AM PDT The fatal car crash that killed Kaylee Hottle looks even worse upon further review ... a new

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Pakistani woman gives birth to quintuplets in rare medical case

Pakistani woman gives birth to quintuplets in rare medical case

A Pakistani woman has given birth to quintuplets  — three girls and two boys — at a private hospital in Quetta city of Balochistan province, according to the hospital administration.Doctors said the complex delivery was

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Fraudsters dupe a man in Sharjah with fake offer of cheap…

Fraudsters dupe a man in Sharjah with fake offer of cheap…

Sharjah Court of Appeal sentenced three people to one year in jail to be followed by deportation on charges of fraudulently seizing money from a person by giving him the impression that they could rent

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Sheikh Khaled witnesses launch of Dhs100b Marsa Al Saadiy…

Sheikh Khaled witnesses launch of Dhs100b Marsa Al Saadiy…

His Highness Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has witnessed the launch of Marsa Al Saadiyat, a development with a

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Egypt uncovers Nile Delta tomb with 560 funerary figurines

Egypt uncovers Nile Delta tomb with 560 funerary figurines

Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced the discovery of a new funerary unit at the Tell Quesna archaeological cemetery in Menoufia Governorate in the Nile Delta, in a find that sheds fresh light

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France records 5,764 excess deaths during June-July heatwaves

France records 5,764 excess deaths during June-July heatwaves

France recorded ​5,764 ⁠excess deaths between June ‌17 and July ‌2 when the country was hit by heatwaves, the ‌national health agency reported on ⁠Wednesday.Health Minister Stephanie Rist had originally estimated the excess deaths in

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US and Pakistan condemn Houthi Red Sea threats to shippin…

US and Pakistan condemn Houthi Red Sea threats to shippin…

United States and Pakistan on Wednesday condemned Yemen’s Houthi rebels for threatening commercial shipping in the Red Sea after the group announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia earlier this week.US Secretary of State Marco