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Pakistan Cricket Board fines T20 World Cup squad PKR 5 million after Super 8 exit amid widespread criticism
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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has fined every player in the national team's 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup squad PKR 5 million (50 lakh) for their underwhelming performance, following elimination at the Super 8 stage. The penalties, initially conditional on reaching the semifinals, have drawn sharp criticism from former players Mohammad Amir and Shahid Afridi, as well as journalists like Jarrod Kimber and Osman Samiuddin.
New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. was absent from the starting lineup against the Athletics on Thursday afternoon, with Amed Rosario filling in at second base. Chisholm pinch-ran in the seventh inning and flew out in the ninth during the Yankees' 1-0 loss. He has struggled early in the season, posting a .186/.255/.256 slash line with no home runs and three RBIs over 12 games.
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Dallas Cowboys teammates and coaches are supporting wide receiver George Pickens following his subpar performance in a 44-30 road loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 14. Despite criticism from analyst Richard Sherman, Pickens has shown accountability and strong overall stats this season. The team remains confident in his passion for the game as they prepare for the Minnesota Vikings.
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