NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken strong action against former women’s team selector Monjurul Islam after serious misconduct allegations were raised by former women’s captain Jahanara Alam. Following an investigation, the board has banned Monjurul from any cricket-related role under the BCB, either directly or indirectly. The inquiry committee looked into four allegations linked to an incident during the 2022 Women’s World Cup.

While two claims could not be proven due to lack of evidence, the panel found initial proof of inappropriate behaviour in the other two cases and said his conduct fell under harassment and misconduct rules.The BCB confirmed the decision in a statement, saying, “Based on the findings of the Independent Inquiry Committee formed by the BCB to examine the complaint lodged by former Bangladesh Women’s National Team Captain Jahanara Alam, the Board has decided to impose a ban on former national cricketer Monjurul Islam from all forms of direct or indirect employment and/or cricket-related activities under the jurisdiction of the Bangladesh Cricket Board.” The board added that it is still reviewing the committee’s recommendations and may take further steps, stating, “The BCB is reviewing the recommendations of the Committee and will take any additional measures deemed necessary in light of the report.”Monjurul had already completed his contract with the BCB in June 2025, but the board said his behaviour did not meet professional standards.In the same meeting, the BCB announced the schedule for the first-ever Women’s Bangladesh Premier League, which will be played from April 4 to 14, 2026, in Dhaka and Chattogram. The board also gave a one-month extension to chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain while they search for his replacement. Explaining this, the BCB said, “In view of his intention to step down at the end of his tenure as Chairman National Selection Panel, the Board has decided to offer a one-month extension to Gazi Ashraf Hossain. During this period, the Board will work on finding his successor and reorganisation of the panel.”

NEW DELHI: The Embassy of India on Monday issued an advisory asking Indian nationals in several parts of Mexico to remain indoors following a major security operation that killed a top cartel leader and sparked widespread violence.Mexican authorities said Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was wounded in a clash with soldiers in Tapalpa and died while being flown to Mexico City.“Dear all Indian nationals in Mexico: There are ongoing security operations and related road blockages and criminal activity, Indian nationals in Jalisco State (areas of Puerto Vallarta, Chapala, and Guadalajara), Tamaulipas State (areas of Reynosa and other municipalities), areas of Michoacan State, Guerrero State, and Nuevo Leon State should shelter in place until further notice,” the Indian Embassy said.“For assistance please contact the Embassy of India at +52 55 4847 7539,” it added.Officials said six suspected cartel gunmen were killed in the operation, three soldiers were wounded and taken to hospital in the capital, and two suspects were arrested. Authorities also seized a cache of weapons, including rocket launchers capable of taking down aircraft and destroying armoured vehicles.The strike in western Jalisco was described by officials as one of the most significant blows to organised crime since the arrests of Joaquín Guzmán and Ismael Zambada García, co-founders of the Sinaloa cartel. Within hours of the announcement, cartel gunmen set vehicles ablaze, blocked highways and clashed with security forces, spreading retaliatory violence across at least five states and paralysing transport networks.Amid the unrest, the United States Department of State and Canadian authorities also urged their citizens in parts of Mexico to shelter in place due to violence, road blockages and flight cancellations.

MUMBAI: Barely six months ago, Rabiya Nasir Mulla was caught living illegally in Mira-Bhayander and deported to Bangladesh. Recently, the 46-year-old was caught again- this time in Vile Parle – and is again waiting to be sent back.Like her, 38-year-old Zulekha Jamal Sheikh and 30-year-old Bilkis Begum Sirmiya Akhtar, who were apprehended from different areas of south Mumbai last month, told police they had been deported to their country, Bangladesh, last Aug, but returned illegally.Rabiya, who had worked as a domestic help and lived in Mira-Bhayander for 25 years, told police she managed to cross the border by travelling through jungles to come back.Such return of illegal Bangladeshis is a cause of concern for Mumbai police who have ramped up crackdown on illegal immigrants. Police officials said the West Bengal border does not seem secure and many deported Bangladeshis have returned by allegedly bribing border security personnel. In the last two years, 1,237 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants were detained across the state.The crackdown on illegal migrants has led to a surge in arrests not only in MMR, but also across the state in the past few years.

Joint commissioner of police (Law & Order) Satyanarayan Chaudhary said the 93 police stations in Mumbai have intensified efforts to nab illegal immigrants. “The action has yielded results with 1,000-plus illegal immigrants being deported in 2025. The city police stations have been instructed to continuously crack down on illegal immigrants. Action continues with hundreds of caught in 2026 to be deported soon,” he said.Rabiya Nasir Mulla (46), who was deported on Aug 8, 2025, by Mira-Bhayander Vasai-Virar police, was recently apprehended in Vile Parle (West) on a tip-off received from police constable Nitin Chawle, who alerted seniors. Deputy commissioner of police (Zone IX) Dikshit Gedam supervised the team led by Juhu police senior inspector Sunil Jadhav, inspector Vijay Dhotre and team.Mulla told Juhu police that she returned to Mumbai after being deported on a flight along with 1,600 other Bangladeshis from across the state in Aug last year.Last week, Versova police detained 21 Bangladeshis, including 18 transgenders, who were residing illegally in Andheri (W).“Since they are Bangladeshi citizens, we have submitted a report to the Foreigners Registration Officer in Mumbai to take appropriate action and to deport them at the earliest,” said a police officer.In Jan, two Bangladeshi women, who had been deported last year, were caught in south Mumbai. Zulekha Jamal Sheikh (38) was apprehended from near the Gateway of India. She said she was living on a footpath in Kamathipura area before being deported in Aug 2025.Similarly, 30-year-old Bilkis Begum Sirmiya Akhtar, who was arrested from the Cuffe Parade area, told police that she was deported by the Mumbai crime branch in Aug 2025, but re-entered the city illegally.

The United States government has issued an urgent travel alert for Americans in several Mexican states after the reported killing of one of the country’s most powerful cartel leaders triggered violent unrest and major security operations.The US State Department warned that ongoing military and law enforcement operations, together with criminal activity and road blockages, are affecting parts of Jalisco, Tamaulipas, Michoacán, Guerrero and Nuevo León states. Americans in these areas were advised to shelter in place until further notice.The alert came after reports that Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as El Mencho, was killed in a Mexican military operation in Jalisco on Sunday. El Mencho was the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of the most violent and influential drug trafficking organisations in Mexico and abroad.Federal forces carried out the operation in the western state. After his death was reported, videos and eyewitness accounts showed burning vehicles, roadblocks and clashes between cartel members and security forces in several regions. Authorities said vehicles were set alight and highways were blocked in multiple states.In response to the growing insecurity, the US Embassy in Mexico City urged citizens to avoid areas near law enforcement activity, stay aware of their surroundings, seek shelter and minimise travel until the situation stabilises. The advisory also recommended that Americans follow local authorities’ instructions, avoid crowds, monitor local media for updates and keep in regular contact with family and friends.

Who was El Mencho?

59-year-old El Mencho had been one of the most wanted criminals in Mexico. The US government had offered rewards of up to $15 million for information leading to his arrest or conviction. His cartel, CJNG, was designated a foreign terrorist organisation by the US government earlier this year amid concerns over its role in trafficking vast amounts of cocaine, fentanyl and methamphetamine into the United States.The killing of El Mencho has not been officially confirmed by Mexican authorities but was reported by media outlets citing government sources and federal officials. Despite the lack of immediate official statements, the violence that followed has been documented across several states, including Michoacán and Jalisco, where local governors declared emergency responses and urged residents to remain at home due to ongoing clashes.

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The state government of Bihar awarded Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a Rs 50 lakh check on Sunday, February 22. The 14-year-old batter attended a felicitation program at the Chief Minister’s house, where he received the prize money.

Vaibhav received the check in the presence of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, and Sports Minister Shreyasi Singh.

A glittering evening in Patna

According to media reports, Sports Department Secretary Mahendra Kumar, Director General of Bihar State Sports Authority Ravindran Shankar, along with other senior officials, Bihar Cricket Association representative Rakesh Tiwari, Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s father Sanjeev Suryavanshi, brothers Ujjwal and Aashirwad Suryavanshi, and Abhijeet D’Souza were also present on the occasion.

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It was a reward for the successful U-19 ODI World Cup campaign, where the emerging batter led the team from the front to claim the trophy. It was India‘s sixth U-19 World Cup title. Ayush Mhatre was the captain of the team, but the limelight remained on the Bihar-born because of his phenomenal form throughout the tournament.

175 off 80 by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the final of U-19 World Cup

In the summit clash of the competition, where India was up against England Under-19, Sooryavanshi registered an astonishing century for a winning effort. He needed only 55 balls to complete the century, which prolonged for 175 runs off 80 balls, comprising 15 fours and sixes each. It was one of the best knocks in the history of the U-19 World Cup and U-19 ODI cricket as well.

Through the lightning-fast 175-run knock, the southpaw shattered multiple records to cement his name in the record book, which will remain untouched for a long time. Not only in the final, but also Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was in clutch form since the beginning of the tournament.

Sooryavanshi was named as the player of the tournament for securing 439 runs in seven matches at an eye-catching strike rate of 169.50 and an average of 62.71. In the process, the opener smashed a total of 30 sixes, which was the highest in the tournament.

List of 5 notable records Vaibhav Sooryavanshi broke into the final of the 2026 U-19 World Cup. Final:

1. The 175-run knock now holds the highest individual score for India in Under-19 World Cups.

2. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi registers his name as the first batter to hit 15 sixes in an innings of Youth ODI.

3. Sooryavanshi needed only 71 balls to complete his 150, which is the fastest individual 150 in the history of the Youth ODIs.

4. The 55-ball century is the second fastest hundred scored by any individual in the Under-19 World Cup after Will Malajczuk’s 51-ball century.

5. Sooryavanshi hit 110 sixes in the Youth ODIs in 25 innings, which is now the all-time best.

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NEW DELHI: As the IPL 2026 season approaches, the big question around MS Dhoni’s future has come up once again: will the Chennai Super Kings legend play every match this season? Dhoni, who will turn 45 later this year, is set to be available for CSK, but it looks unlikely that he will feature in all games.

A top CSK source confirmed his availability. “We can confirm this much that he is coming to Chennai and had confirmed his availability for the season,” the source told PTI. However, the same source added, “Whether he will play all games or not is something we can’t say at the moment.”With the arrival of Sanju Samson, CSK now have multiple wicketkeeping options, which could reduce Dhoni’s workload. Samson is expected to keep wickets in matches where Dhoni sits out, while other keepers like Urvil Patel and young recruit Kartik Sharma are also in the squad.In recent seasons, Dhoni’s role with the bat has been limited due to the Impact Player rule, and he has mostly played as a finisher in specific situations. Managing his fitness will also be important, as he has dealt with knee and back issues in recent years, and the physical demands of wicketkeeping can be tough with packed schedules.However, Dhoni is likely to play most of CSK’s home matches at Chepauk, where his presence still excites fans like no other. His bond with the Chennai crowd remains strong, and every time he walks onto the field, it sends the stadium into a frenzy.

A 21‑year‑old North Carolina man who was shot and killed early on Sunday while attempting to enter the secure perimeter of US President Donald Trump’s Mar‑a‑Lago estate was known among friends and on social media for creating dark, moody watercolours and sketches of golf courses, according to the New York Post.The man was identified by authorities as Austin Tucker Martin, who lived in Cameron, North Carolina and had been reported missing by his family days before the incident. US Secret Service agents and a Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputy shot him after he breached the inner security perimeter at Mar‑a‑Lago on Sunday morning.Law enforcement officers say Martin drove into the secure area near the north gate at about 1.30 am local time, carrying a shotgun and a fuel can. Officers ordered him to drop the items. When he lowered the fuel can but then raised the shotgun in a threatening position, agents and the deputy opened fire, killing him at the scene. Trump and first lady Melania Trump were not at the estate at the time, as they were in Washington.

Black and white sketches of golf courses

Martin’s social media accounts showed artwork that focused on golf courses in the Sandhills region of North Carolina, including Quail Ridge Golf Course, roughly 15‑20 miles north of his home, according to reporting on his online posts. The sketches and watercolours were often in bleak tones and largely monochrome, suggesting a deep interest in the landscapes of the courses rather than social or personal pictures.Donald Trump is a keen golf player and often plays at golf courses he owns in the US and abroad. The POTUS has said golf is his main form of exercise and has been photographed on the greens many times.Martin’s social media posts showed mostly his artwork and not much else, and investigators have not said that his interest in art had anything to do with what he did at Mar‑a‑Lago or explained why he tried to enter the secure area.Officials found a box for the firearm in Martin’s vehicle and believe he may have obtained the weapon during his journey south from North Carolina. The FBI is now leading the inquiry into the incident, as confirmed by director Kash Patel.