NEW DELHI: The AI Impact Summit concluded here with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration marking the success of the push by India and other countries in the Global South to frame artificial intelligence as a shared global good rather than an exclusive technological advantage of the rich and developed.Endorsed by 86 countries and two organisations, the declaration sets out a shared global vision for what it calls “collaborative, trusted, resilient and efficient” artificial intelligence, whose potential can be realised “only when its benefits are shared by humanity” and cautioning that “the choices that we make today will shape the AI-enabled world that future generations will inherit”.Signatories span the AI powerhouses of the US and China as well as other technology leaders such as Netherlands, South Korea and the EU.Significantly, Pakistan does not figure in the list.Taiwan, the leading semiconductor manufacturer, appeared to have been left out because of sensitivities of China, which has blocked its presence on international fora.Rooted in the principle of “Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya” – welfare and happiness for all – a theme PM Modi articulated in his inaugural address on Thursday, the declaration places equity and access at the centre of AI governance, and commits participants to “foster shared understanding, while respecting national sovereignty, on how AI could be made to serve humanity”.For many developing countries, this emphasis addresses long-standing concerns about technology rules being shaped without their participation.The declaration is organised around seven action pillars, or chakras, covering democratising AI resources; economic growth and social good; secure and trusted AI; AI for science; access for social empowerment; human capital development; and resilient, efficient and innovative AI systems. Together, they aim to translate broad principles into coordinated global action.

Human capital development critical to realise AI’s potential

Several voluntary commitments were announced to support this effort. Among them is the Global AI Impact Commons, described as “a practical platform to encourage and enable the adoption, replication, and scale-up of successful AI use cases across regions”.The idea is to allow countries to share proven applications in areas such as public services, development and governance, reducing duplication and accelerating impact. Trust and safety form another core strand, with the declaration stressing that “advancing secure, trustworthy and robust AI is foundational to building trust and maximising societal and economic benefits”. To support this, it takes note of the Trusted AI Commons – a voluntary repository of tools, benchmarks and best practices aimed at helping govts and developers build reliable AI systems across different legal, cultural contexts. With concern for democratisation of AI being one of the drivers of the declaration, it, predictably, emphasises that “removing structural barriers to and increasing availability of AI research infrastructure can promote the use of AI in scientific research and development across countries”. An international network of AI-for-science institutions is expected to link researchers globally and accelerate AI-driven discovery. Human capital development is highlighted as critical to realising AI’s potential. The declaration underlines that “realising the full promise of AI requires equipping individuals with relevant skills”, backing this with voluntary guiding principles for reskilling and a workforce development playbook.

NEW DELHI: It would be wrong to say that the “real” T20 World Cup begins on Saturday, when Pakistan face New Zealand in the first Super 8 match at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. There were tight, interesting contests in the group stage too, which was a 40-match affair in this 20-team tournament.The biggest newsmakers from the group stage were undoubtedly Zimbabwe, who topped Group B comprising two former champions: co-hosts Sri Lanka and Australia. The African side defeated both and knocked Australia out of the tournament in the group stage.

Whereas Afghanistan missed out on the Super 8s from arguably the toughest group in the tournament. Group D featured last edition’s finalists South Africa, who topped it with four wins from four matches, and New Zealand. The Rashid Khan-led side will rue the double Super Over defeat against the Proteas — arguably the most exciting match of the group stage — as they had chances during both the regular phase and the Super Over.Despite having three associate nations, Group C matches were memorable and historical. West Indies and England progressed to the Super 8s as expected, but the group saw debutants Italy win their first match against Nepal. Nepal also ended their long winless run in the tournament with a win over Scotland. Scotland, who were late entrants after Bangladesh decided to withdraw, also returned home with a win.But arguably the easiest group was Group A, especially for defending champions and co-hosts India. India were not dominant throughout the group stage, but it was pretty comfortable, and their unbeaten run despite not being at their best, and the highest net run rate (+2.500) across groups, showed there was little to no contest for them at this stage.

There was hype and “dramatised” suspense over the traditionally most-watched rivalry between India and Pakistan. But it was a no contest from the beginning, and India, who went to Colombo to play the game, had no difficulty overcoming their arch-rivals by 61 runs. Having three associate teams apart from Pakistan meant it was almost a ‘catwalk’ for India to the Super 8s. There were a few jitters against the USA and the Netherlands, but they never looked out of control.So, in the real sense, the Super 8s are going to be the real deal for India in their title defence.The seedings for the Super 8s were already pre-decided and apart from Zimbabwe’s dream underdog run, there were no surprises. But by the time the group stage concluded, with Australia winning their final game against Oman and flying back Down Under, there were question marks over the pre-seedings.This was because Group 1, of which India is part, has all teams entering the next round unbeaten and as group toppers. India, South Africa, West Indies and Zimbabwe all topped their respective groups and remained unbeaten. So all the in-form teams are in Group 1 and only two will make the semi-finals. Whereas Group 2 comprises teams who finished second — New Zealand, England, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.So, as per form and confidence, India now have the toughest possible opponents in the Super 8s. All of them are coming into the next round with much tougher contests than India, who are yet to strike their peak — and that’s a big worry for the champions.There is now a 50-50 chance of India peaking at the right time, or struggling to match their battle-hardened opponents.India’s biggest worriesIndia have a few glaring issues ahead of the Super 8 stage, and the biggest of them is the form of opener and current No.1 T20I batter Abhishek Sharma, who has scored a hat-trick of ducks. The 25-year-old is yet to open his account in his first ICC event.

The team management remains confident, saying Abhishek is hitting well in the nets and is just one good knock away from regaining form and confidence. The team and the billion-plus Indian fans will hope that Abhishek, who has traumatised bowlers over the last two years, will come good in the business end. Some have even compared his struggles with Virat Kohli in the last edition, hoping that like Kohli, who won Player of the Match in the final, Abhishek will click when needed most. Looking at his career so far, there is reason to hope.Fielding, especially catching, remains the next big concern. India are among the worst catching sides in the tournament so far, and against in-form teams in this group, dropped chances can be very costly.What’s in store for India in the Super 8sSouth AfricaIndia start their Super 8 campaign against the Proteas on Sunday (Feb 22) in Ahmedabad — a rematch of the 2024 final. It will be India’s biggest hurdle in their title defence.South Africa are based in Ahmedabad and played three group matches at the venue, making them far more familiar with conditions than India, who played only their last group match there.The venue has produced high-scoring games, and the Proteas have shown versatility — defending 200-plus, winning a double Super Over thriller, and producing a commanding chase against New Zealand. India did secure a high-scoring win against the Netherlands there, but only by 17 runs, not as commanding as South Africa’s victories.

India will need batting, bowling and fielding to click together immediately, as the road ahead will only get tougher.ZimbabweOn paper, Zimbabwe are the weakest opponent. But their momentum and giant-killing spree — beating Australia and Sri Lanka — make them extremely dangerous.It would be foolish to consider Zimbabwe an easy two points. Their three group wins were comfortable, not scrappy. They beat Australia by 23 runs after defending a competitive total, and chased 179 against Sri Lanka with ease.India should be cautious. However, Zimbabwe now travel to Chennai after playing in Sri Lanka. Even if conditions are somewhat similar, it remains a new pitch for them. India too will play their first match there, but being hosts, they should have a better understanding.Zimbabwe’s first Super 8 result and India’s clash against South Africa could decide the momentum heading into their meeting.

West IndiesIndia face West Indies on March 1 in their final Super 8 match. By then, qualification scenarios will be clearer, and the match could become do-or-die.West Indies have been in terrific form. They have already played matches in Mumbai and Kolkata, and the Eden Gardens surface will be familiar territory. India, meanwhile, will be playing there for the first time.This venue hopping gives opponents a slight advantage, even if these remain India’s home conditions.West Indies are always dangerous in this format and have a history of trophy success in India, including lifting the title at Eden Gardens itself.It will not be easy.The real test begins nowIndia cruised through the group stage without hitting top gear. But the Super 8s present a completely different challenge — battle-hardened opponents, high-pressure matches and no easy wins.This phase will define India’s title defence.It is going to be a rough ride. But if India manage to sneak past this group, they will not only remain on course for another trophy, but also prove their championship pedigree once again.

Suryakumar Yadav (R) interacts with Tilak Varma during a net session at Narendra Modi Stadium on February 17, 2026 in Ahmedabad, India. (Photo/Getty Images)

India captain Suryakumar Yadav on Saturday defended Tilak Varma despite his modest returns in the T20 World Cup league stage, saying the batter is following instructions given by the team management.Tilak’s strike rate, which is above 141 in his career, has dropped to the 120s in this tournament. He has struggled against slow bowlers on surfaces where the ball has gripped more. Across four matches, he has managed only 11 boundaries and three sixes and has not been able to shift gears after settling in.The India captain said Tilak’s approach is part of a defined role.“I mean I have told him, the team management has told him that he has to bat that way. If one wicket is down, then he is definitely, he can go and have his own game in the powerplay,” Surya said.“But as soon as two wickets are down, then he has to take a little bit of backseat, get a partnership again, get to the 10th over and then we have enough firepower to continue and take on the bowling,” the Indian skipper explained the rationale behind the approach although it wasn’t exactly convincing.He added that Tilak himself would expect more from his performances.“Definitely, I am sure he must not be happy with how he is batting right now, I am sure. He must be and he has practiced a lot as well in the last 2-3 practice sessions. But I don’t have any concern regarding him. He has been delivering for India at No. 3 really well and I am very confident that he will do it better.”Suryakumar dismissed talk of replacing Tilak with Sanju Samson.“You mean, I should make him (Samson) play for Tilak?” he laughed.He said India’s scoring in the powerplay has been normal but expectations remain high.“It’s going well in powerplay. We’re making 40-50 runs. That’s normal cricket. Now we’ve played so well in bilaterals. It happens. We also have expectations of ourselves. Expectation to make 220, 240, 250,” he said.“But wickets are a little different here (in the World Cup). The four wickets we have played on so far were a little different and challenging. Off-spinners were not bowling earlier but are bowling now. So we have started preparation for that and hopefully we will tackle it as we start our Super 8 journey.”The captain said he is confident in the bowling unit, especially when defending totals around 175 to 180.“I do take a lot of pride in my bowling unit. I know that on a given day, if we ever make 170, 175, or 180 because of the high risk, high reward game we are trying to play, then we have a good bowling attack which can save the match, it can win that game,” he said.“Look, I never thought that this team will make scores like 250, 270, 220, 230. But the way we’re playing cricket now, you’ll see in the future, if you see a start, then after that, everyone bats with the same template. But the day you don’t get a start, that day you have to think about what the team needs.”

Panaji: Fourteen players and officials, which includes a police constable Mouzzan Shaikh attached with the Goa Police football team, are on the brink of facing suspensions and even life bans for their alleged roles in match-fixing in Goa Professional League.In his preliminary report, Goa Football Association’s integrity officer and retired deputy superintendent of police Sandesh Chodankar has said “there is ample evidence of match-fixing”.“All 14 players/officials have violated multiple provisions of the GFA Ethics Code 2021,” Chodankar said in the 288-page chargesheet, which was handed over to the players on Friday, most of whom are from Chapora. They’ve been given 10 days to reply to the charges.“The players knowingly and deliberately engaged themselves in match-fixing and underperforming to influence result,” Chodankar said in his investigation report, which was conducted after the football club, Chapora Yuvak Sangh, filed a complaint with the GFA in October.Chapora president Pravin Dabholkar had filed a complaint that nine of the club’s players — Akash Kudnekar, Krishnanath Shirodkar, Sachidanand Satelkar, Bhaskar Jalmi, Aman Govekar, Chaitan Dabholkar, Rohan Pednekar, Vinayak Rane and Akash Sanadi — were involved in “match-fixing for monetary benefits”. All of them had met a suspected match fixer— only identified as ‘masked man’ Sandy, arriving in a tinted car — a day before their Goa Professional League (GPL) clash against Clube de Salgaocar, where they were offered money to lose the game by three goals.Chapora lost 2-1. Goalkeeper Bhaskar Jalmi’s role in conceding two goals in the first half raised eyebrows and forced coach Anthony Levino Pereira to substitute him at half time.According to official statements seen by TOI, Jalmi tackled the opponent inside the danger zone, which could have resulted in a penalty but eventually ended with a goal-line clearance, while another player “deliberately scored an own goal” only for the referee to award an offside.“I reviewed all matches after the disclosure of match-fixing incident by watching the video recording and noticed that the players committed deliberate acts like goalkeeper conceding easy goals, defenders not playing as per plan and strikers, when they get a chance, not converting the opportunity into goals,” coach Pereira, a former India defender, said in his voluntary statement. “I expected the team to win against Vasco, but players underperformed (in 1-0 loss). Against Churchill Brothers, we conceded three goals within the first 15-20 minutes and drew 2-2 against Bidesh XI due to under performance of the goalkeeper.”GFA said the presence of all those charged of match-fixing has been established at two separate meetings with the fixer: First at Old Goa jetty and later behind the Old Goa police station. Two witnesses who saw the Chapora players and reported it to the club president have also provided their statements.Players from Calangute Association — Suraj Hadkonkar, Ronaldo Oliveira — and Minesh Kunkolkar of Pax of Nagoa were also present for the meetings.The GFA integrity officer made a special mention of Shaikh and asked GFA to inform Goa Police “regarding the conduct of police constable Mouzzan Shaikh about his role in match-fixing, so that discipline of the police force is maintained”.“In order to find out the consideration paid for fixing the match, this can only be investigated by lodging an FIR with police who can check their financial dealings. The integrity officer of GFA cannot investigate certain incidents like the identity of the alleged masked man due to non-cooperation of the players involved, despite having the mobile number of the masked man.“GFA must file a police complaint requesting to register FIR and conduct detailed investigation to unearth rampant match-fixing, so that the authority of GFA is not undermined by anybody,” said Chodankar.For the past six years, international betting monitors like Sportradar and Genius Sports have told GFA about suspicious betting patterns in Goa Professional League which are indicative of match-fixing.

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Pakistan said early Sunday it carried out strikes along the border with Afghanistan, targeting hideouts of Pakistani militants it blames for a recent surge in deadly attacks inside the country. Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the military conducted “intelligence-based, selective operations” against seven camps belonging to the Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP, and its affiliates. He added that an affiliate of the Islamic State group was also targeted in the border region. Islamabad did not specify the exact locations of the strikes. There was no immediate comment from Kabul. However, reports on social media suggested the strikes were carried out inside Afghanistan. Pakistani media outlets, citing the ministry of information, said the targets included camps of Fitna al Khwarij and Daesh Khorasan Province. According to Tolo News, Pakistani Air Force jets targeted a religious seminary in Bermal district of Afghanistan’s Paktika province and conducted multiple airstrikes in Khogyani district of Nangarhar province. Strikes were also reported in Argun in Paktika, and in Bahsod and Ghani Khel districts in Nangarhar. Geo News reported that the action was conducted “with precision and accuracy” in response to recent suicide attacks in Islamabad, Bajaur and Bannu during Ramzan. The latest strikes came days after a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a security post in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing 11 soldiers and a child. Authorities later said the attacker was an Afghan national. Hours before the border operation, another suicide bomber targeted a security convoy in Bannu district, killing two soldiers, including a lieutenant colonel. After Saturday’s violence, Pakistan’s military warned it would not “exercise any restraint” and that operations against those responsible would continue “irrespective of their location.” Tarar said Pakistan “has always strived to maintain peace and stability in the region,” but maintained that the safety and security of Pakistani citizens remained a top priority. He said Pakistan had “conclusive evidence” that recent attacks, including a suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Islamabad that killed 31 worshippers earlier this month, were carried out by militants acting on the “behest of their Afghanistan-based leadership and handlers.” He said Pakistan had repeatedly urged Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to take verifiable steps to prevent militant groups from using Afghan territory to launch attacks in Pakistan, alleging that no substantive action had been taken. He added that Pakistan urges the international community to press Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities to uphold their commitments under the Doha agreement not to allow their soil to be used against other countries. Pakistan’s Foreign Office also signalled a tougher stance. “Pakistan very legitimately demands that Afghan territory should not be used for terrorism inside Pakistan. So, as long as this demand is not met, whilst exercising patience, all options would obviously remain on the table,” spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said at a weekly briefing, according to Dawn. Pakistan has seen a rise in militant violence in recent years, much of it blamed on the TTP and outlawed Baloch separatist groups. The TTP is separate from but closely allied with Afghanistan’s Taliban, who returned to power in 2021. Islamabad accuses the TTP of operating from inside Afghanistan, a charge denied by both the group and Kabul. Relations between the two countries have remained tense since October, when deadly border clashes killed dozens of soldiers, civilians and suspected militants. A Qatar-mediated ceasefire has largely held, but talks in Istanbul failed to produce a formal agreement, leaving ties strained.

Abhishek Sharma‘s bad patch remains a focal point ahead of the India vs South Africa Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2026. Abhishek Sharma sustained three ducks in a row, which marked the latest low in his professional cricket career.

Ahead of the match, which is scheduled to be held on February 22 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, South Africa, batting coach Ashwell Prince reacts to the Indian opener’s ongoing off form.

During an exclusive interview with Times Now, Ashwell Prince did not want to make any direct comment for any players of the opposing team. He clearly stated that his team’s focus is completely on the upcoming games.

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The India vs South Africa match will be equally crucial for both of the teams. The winner will take a stride forward into the semifinals, and the defeated side will have to win the rest of the two games to keep the hope for the semifinals alive.

Despite Abhishek Sharma’s back-to-back ducks, the former South Africa opener praised the Indian batter, describing him as a fantastic player. Prince explains that every individual player has highs and lows; Abhishek Sharma, a young batter, will experience a lot of these.

Abhishek Sharma is a fantastic player: South Africa batting coach

“I obviously don’t want to make too many comments about any individuals in the Indian team. At the end of the day, he’s a young man, and he will learn that in his cricket career. He will have highs, and that will happen a lot more in the future as well; not only once in your life will that happen”, Prince said.

“But he’s a fantastic player, and we know how dangerous he can be. But from our side, know, our focus is not on one of the Indian players,” the South Africa batting coach opined.

Ashwell Prince, 48, emphasized that their sole focus is on the entire Team India, not only on any individual. Acknowledging India’s batting strength, he said that the Proteas put their efforts into surpassing the opposition’s total.

“They have got a strong lineup. So we have to focus on the whole lineup and the whole team and try and see how we can score one run more than them. That’s the goal. So as I say, the focus on the Indian team is not only on one player,” he further added.

Prince explained about their game plane

The former international believes that all three matches in the Super 8 will be highly competitive. Apart from India, they will have to face the West Indies and New Zealand, who topped their respective groups. But for now, South Africa is paying attention only to the India match.

“It is a big match tomorrow, but so are the matches, the rest of the matches in the Super 8s, against the West Indies, who also topped their group, and against Zimbabwe, who also topped their group. So the three matches as a whole, they will all be tough matches. The focus for now is tomorrow’s match against India,” Ashwell Prince concluded.

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NEW DELHI: An alleged casteist remark by JNU vice-chancellor Shantishree Dhulipudi Pandit, that Dalits and Blacks “cannot progress by being permanently a victim or playing the victim card”, has sparked controversy on the campus, with student groups demanding her resignation and calling for a countrywide protest on Saturday. Pandit responded to the allegations by saying she is a Bahujan herself.The VC made the statement on a podcast published on Feb 16 while speaking about UGC’s 2026 Equity (Anti-Discrimination) Regulations, which seek to address caste-based discrimination in higher educational institutions.

The regulations have been stayed by the Supreme Court following protests by some upper-caste groups.Misinterpreted: JNU VCDuring the podcast, which has been widely circulated on social media, Pandit said: “UGC regulations are unnecessary… UGC regulation is irrational… You cannot progress by being permanently a victim or playing the victim card. This was done for the Blacks; the same thing was brought for Dalits here… the question is, by making somebody the devil, it is not easy to progress… It is a temporary type of drug.”Pandit told TOI that she had been misinterpreted. “I did not mean that. I meant that wokes have written like this and those who opposed the wokes had this to say about permanent victimhood and imaginary worlds being created,” she said.On her criticism of the UGC regulations, she said, “When it was criticised, I felt the whole controversy was unnecessary and there is suspicion that due diligence was not put. This is the perception. I am a Bahujan myself.”In a statement issued on Friday, JNU Students’ Union (JNUSU) condemned what it termed “blatantly casteist statements” and demanded Pandit’s resignation. It alleged that her remarks reflected “a chronology of injustice, caste supremacy and perpetual systemic exclusion in universities and public spaces” and appealed to unions and student organisations across campuses to condemn the statements and participate in the protest call.The union also objected to her highlighting her association with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Pandit had said, “I am proud of my affiliations with RSS… It gave me a world view, which is universal and unique. RSS taught (me) appreciation of difference and diversity.”

India and South Africa will be again standing against each other on February 22 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This time for a Super 8 match of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

The memories of the T20 World Cup 2024 are still fresh among the cricket fans, and perhaps among the cricketers as well. But Quinton de Kock clearly said that they are not fond of recollecting painful moments.

India won the final of 2024 T20 WC defeating South Africa

In the final of the 2024 T20 World Cup, it was another India vs South Africa clash. The Proteas were very close to breaking their trophy jinx in the ICC events. Experienced David Miller was there in the middle during the closing moments of the match as well.

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But it was the Men in Blue who snatched the silverware right in front of the Aiden Markram-led side. India won the match in the final over of the summit clash by 7 runs and left South Africa heartbroken.

Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli turned the table

On June 29, 2024, at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, Bridgetown, India went to bat first after winning the toss. Powered by Virat Kohli’s 76 and Axar Patel‘s 47, India posted 176 for 7 in 20 overs, which was not among the best totals posted by the team.

In the second innings, Quinton de Kock (39) provided South Africa a strong start. Later, Heinrich Klaasen (52) and Tristan Stubbs (31) drove the team near to the finish line. In the crucial phase of the run chase, Hardik Pandya took the matter on his shoulder and picked up a couple of wickets in the form of Klaasen and Miller; both of them were set batters. Miller’s departure left South Africa without any proper batter on the pitch, and they eventually lost the match by only a few inches.

We just forgot about it: Quinton de Kock

After the match, more than a year has passed away; teams went through ups and downs and transition phases as well. But the South Africans are maintaining their mentality—leave the bad memories behind, and move forward.

“To be honest, after that game, we just forgot about it. In all honesty, none of us wanted to speak about it. We went home and went through our own processes about how to deal with it. That’s pretty much it. We have never really spoken about it,” Quinton De Kock said in the pre-match press conference of their upcoming fixture with India.

The upcoming match is equally crucial for both of the teams. The winner of the match will increase their chances to play in the semifinals by a few marks, while for the losing side, the remaining two matches will be must-win events to stay in the title race.

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NEW DELHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stepped in to support the Pakistan hockey team after a major controversy during their Australia tour. The issue started when hockey players accused the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) of leaving them without proper support while playing in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2025-26.

Players claimed that no hotel was booked for them in Australia, so they had to spend hours on the streets. They also said they had to cook their own food and clean utensils while staying in an Airbnb. The situation created outrage in Pakistan and raised serious questions about how the team was managed.After the allegations, PHF president Tariq Bugti sent his resignation to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. However, he also suspended team captain Ammad Shakeel Butt for two years, which angered many players and fans.Amid this chaos, Mohsin Naqvi came forward to back the hockey players. Naqvi is Pakistan’s Interior Minister and also the PCB chairman. He said Pakistan cricket would help the hockey team in every possible way.“We will accommodate hockey players in every possible way. We will extend complete cooperation to streamline hockey affairs,” Naqvi said.He also told the players to focus only on their game and not worry about management issues. “You should focus only on the game. Pakistan’s honour comes first. We will not allow the country’s dignity to be compromised under any circumstances,” Naqvi said during a meeting.Naqvi later clarified on social media that he is not taking over the hockey federation but will help during this crisis. “I am not becoming Hockey Federation President, but we will assist players till this turmoil ends,” he wrote on X.According to reports, the PCB also gave financial support to the hockey players. Each national team player reportedly received one million Pakistani rupees as assistance.Captain Ammad Shakeel Butt later said that his suspension will be reversed. He also said the PCB will help organise a training camp in Lahore to prepare for the upcoming Hockey World Cup qualifiers.