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Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has softened his earlier stance on calling for a boycott of the upcoming T20 World Cup, admitting that the moment for such a move has passed. While ruling out a full withdrawal, the former wicketkeeper-batsman floated a different form of protest, suggesting Pakistan could take part in the tournament but decline to play fixtures against India. He stressed, however, that any such call would have to come from the Pakistani government rather than the cricket board. “If the government says we won’t play against India, the ICC will have to accept it,” Latif said. “If they don’t, that’s where the real confrontation begins.” Asked what would happen if India and Pakistan met in the final, Latif replied, “nahi khelenge’ (we won’t play)”.

Latif, who had earlier urged Pakistan to boycott the World Cup to challenge what he described as India’s influence over global cricket administration, said on Wednesday that the opportunity slipped away when the Pakistan Cricket Board did not act immediately after Bangladesh were excluded from the event. “The time for a strike has passed,” Latif said on the YouTube channel CaughtBehind. “Every decision has a timing. When the iron is hot, that’s when you strike. That time was last week during the ICC meeting.” Bangladesh were replaced by Scotland after 14 votes went against their participation, with the ICC citing logistical and contractual issues. Pakistan backed Bangladesh in the vote but eventually went along with the final decision. “We showed our support. We voted for them. That chapter is over,” Latif said. “If we boycott now, it won’t have the same impact.” Pakistan chairman Mohsin Naqvi had hinted earlier this week that the board could consider a principled stand similar to Bangladesh’s, but no formal announcement followed. The T20 World Cup will go ahead with Pakistan participating under a hybrid model, with matches involving India scheduled at neutral venues until 2027.

Ranveer Singh‘s ‘Dhurandhar’ has broken multiple records at the box office. The movie received massive love and appreciation from the audience. And now, several reports suggested the movie is set to premiere on an OTT platform on January 30, 2026. Posters of the movie with the logo of the streaming partner are circulating on social media. But is the movie really set to premiere tomorrow? Let’s check facts.

‘Dhurandhar’ is set to make its digital debut on January 30?

Several reports suggested that ‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh, is set to arrive on Netflix on January 30, 2026. Posters of the film with the logo of the streaming partner and premiere date have been doing rounds on the internet. However, after checking facts, it became clear that the posters are fan-made and not official ones. Even the streaming giant’s official social media page has not announced the release of the movie on it.

Currently, the upcoming movie that is being shown on the OTT platforms is ‘Transformers One’. So it is clear that the movie has not been officially announced to be arriving on the digital platform. Take a look.

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The Aditya Dhar directorial recently reached another milestone as it earned over Rs 1000 crore in gross box office collection in India. The total worldwide collection of the movie stands at Rs 1301 crore, according to Sacnilk.The film starred Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun. The movie also featured Naveen Kaushik, Danish Pandor, Saumya Tandon, Gaurav Gera, and Naseem Mughal in pivotal roles. Reportedly, the makers will be bringing back Akshaye’s character in the second part of the film through flashback sequences.Also See: Dhurandhar Movie ReviewIt was released in theaters on December 5, 2025. The espionage thriller ran in cinemas for over 40 days. Meanwhile, part of the film is set to arrive in cinemas on March 19, 2026.Part two will clash with the Yash-starrer ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups’. It is being labeled as the first big box office clash of the year.Also See: ‘Dhurandhar’ OTT release OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Makers opt for no promotion strategy for its digital debut too – Details inside

In the high-octane world of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), the final six deliveries often transform from a mere formality into a psychological battlefield. While T20 cricket is increasingly dominated by explosive power-hitters, the league has witnessed a handful of bowlers who have mastered the art of the death-over choke.

Defending a double-digit score is a challenge, but successfully guarding a single-digit target requires nerves of steel and tactical genius. From the inaugural seasons to the high-stakes thrillers of 2026, certain players have etched their names in WPL history by pulling off the unthinkable.

Top 5 final over defenses in WPL

1. Sophie Devine (GG) vs DC – 6 Runs (2026)

In what is widely regarded as the most clinical display of death bowling in WPL history, Sophie Devine defended a meager 6 runs against the Delhi Capitals at the DY Patil Stadium in January 2026. After smashing a brilliant 95 with the bat, Devine took the ball with DC needing just a run-a-ball. Displaying veteran composure, she utilized deceptive slower balls to dismiss a set Laura Wolvaardt and Jemimah Rodrigues, conceding only two runs and sealing a 4-run victory for the Gujarat Giants.

2. Sophie Devine (GG) vs DC – 8 Runs (2026)

Proving that her previous heroics were no fluke, Devine repeated the feat just 16 days later in Vadodara. This time, she had 8 runs to play with. Facing a surging partnership between Niki Prasad and Sneh Rana, Devine leaned on her experience to dry up the boundaries. She trapped Rana LBW and forced a desperate Prasad into a mishit on the final ball, successfully defending the total and securing a 3-run win.

Also READ: WPL 2026: Niki Prasad and Sneh Rana’s fight in vain as Sophie Devine does it again for Gujarat Giants against Delhi Capitals

3. Grace Harris (UPW) vs DC – 9 Runs (2024)

The Arun Jaitley Stadium witnessed pure chaos in 2024 when Grace Harris was tasked with defending 9 runs. The over started disastrously as Radha Yadav smashed a six on the first ball, leaving DC needing just 3 runs from 5 balls. However, Harris, who hadn’t bowled a single over earlier in the match, orchestrated a miracle. She claimed two wickets and initiated a run-out in the next four balls, sensationally winning the game for UP Warriorz by a single run.

4. Sophie Molineux (RCB) vs UPW – 10 Runs (2024)

During RCB’s opening game of the 2024 season in Bengaluru, the pressure was immense. Sophie Molineux stepped up to defend 10 runs against the dangerous Deepti Sharma. Despite Deepti finding the boundary on the fifth ball to keep the game alive, Molineux’s ability to cram the batter for space on the final delivery ensured RCB escaped with a 2-run win, setting the tone for their eventual championship run.

5. Asha Sobhana (RCB) vs MI – 11 Runs (2024)

In the 2024 Eliminator, uncapped veteran Asha Sobhana faced the ultimate test: defending 11 runs against the defending champions, Mumbai Indians. Bowling her flighted leg-spin against Amelia Kerr and Pooja Vastrakar, Sobhana showed remarkable temperament. She conceded only six runs and dismissed Vastrakar, unleashing her iconic “Cristiano Ronaldo” celebration as RCB marched into their first-ever final.

Also READ: WPL 2026: Historic hundred by Nat Sciver-Brunt guides Mumbai Indians to victory against RCB

This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

Mumbai: Silver, the precious metal that has been witnessing an unprecedented rally for over two years, on Thursday breached above the Rs 4-lakh/kg price level for the first time in history as geopolitical tensions kept international prices of the white metal on the boil.Gold, the more precious of the two, which is also witnessing a more than a year-long rally, went above the Rs 1.8 lakh/10gm mark on MCX.In the international market, silver prices rallied above the $120/ounce (Oz) mark, while gold prices broke above the $5,600/Oz mark, both for the first time in its history. However, silver dropped by 6% and gold by 4% as investors booked profits after record highs.On MCX, in late trades, gold futures contracts for Feb delivery were trading at Rs 1.75 lakh level with the day’s high at almost Rs 1.81 lakh. With the Feb contracts nearing expiry, April futures were the most traded ones on Thursday with the day’s high at Rs 1.93 lakh.Also on MCX, silver contracts for March were trading at Rs 4.2 lakh, at the highest price logged on Thursday.According to Rahul Kalantri, VP Commodities, Mehta Equities, gold extended its record-breaking rally on Thursday as investors increased their demand for safe-haven assets in the backdrop of mounting geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Silver also strengthened due to similar reasons.On Thursday, these metals rallied further despite the US Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, reinforcing expectations of prolonged monetary support, Kalantri said. “Investors are increasingly shifting away from paper currencies and moving toward tangible assets such as precious metals. Meanwhile, geopolitical uncertainty rose after the US President Donald Trump urged Iran to reach a nuclear deal, warning that any future US military response could be far more severe.”

Kolhapur: Taradgaon village in Satara’s Phaltan tehsil was cloaked in a pall of gloom as the mortal remains of Vidip Jadhav (37), a personal security officer (PSO) of deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, were brought to his ancestral village on Wednesday night, nearly 14 hours after the air crash at Baramati.A 2009-batch police constable, Jadhav, who was also known as ‘Ajit Pawar’s shadow’, was cremated with full state honours around 11.45pm on Thursday.At the funeral, his childhood friends said they could not recall when Jadhav, lovingly known as Balu, became ‘Balasaheb’. Jadhav, who lived in Kalwa with his aged parents, wife, a nine-year-old son and a 14-year-old daughter, had told his friends that he would come home to cast his vote for the upcoming zilla parishad elections.Jadhav studied till class X in his village and after class XII, he joined a preparatory academy. In 2009, he joined the Mumbai Police at just 20 years of age. Broad-built and imposing in appearance, he was selected as a PSO for a high court judge the same year. Jadhav was part of Devendra Fadnavis’s personal security team from 2014 to 2019, and thereafter served Ajit Pawar as PSO.As Jadhav would have a tight work schedule, his friends would urge him to go back to a nine-hour duty as a policeman, but he would refuse, saying he “liked to protect VIPs”.Jadhav’s friend, Harish Chavan, who works for an IT company in Hinjewadi, said: “He was a selfless person. He used to help even strangers if friends or relatives requested him to do so…sometimes he would take us to meet Ajitdada…Ajitdada was fond of him…”Jadhav’s father is a retired school employee, and his mother is a homemaker. His wife, a pharma graduate, works in a private company.