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Opener Fakhar Zaman is “upset” after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) omitted him from the list of centrally contracted players, but is not thinking of retiring from international cricket. Apart from getting dropped from the contract list on Sunday, Zaman, the only Pakistan batter with a double hundred in ODIs, was also not included in the squad for the upcoming white-ball series in Australia. “Look, he is obviously upset and disappointed because the selectors and board have apparently applied different sets of rules while taking fitness tests and clearing players,” a source close to Zaman said.

Former Indian cricket team skipper MS Dhoni is considered to be one of the best wicket-keepers in the world and his reaction time behind the stumps has earned him a special status among the cricket fans. Dhoni has recently found himself in news following speculations over his IPL future and he has all but confirmed that he will be playing in the 2025 season. In a recent event, Dhoni shared a hilarious conversation with wife Sakshi where he got schooled over the rules of cricket. The couple engaged in a chat over stumping that ended with Sakshi saying that Dhoni does not know the rules properly.

A champagne bar and restaurant famous for its Alderley Edge venue has announced it is taking over the former Greens restaurant site in Sale's Stanley Square. The Bubble Room has become a mainstay of the hospitality scene in the posh Cheshire village known for its footballers and celebrity residents.

A South Asian coach hailed a trailblazer for his work in British basketball is now looking to make his mark in Manchester.

The curtains were closed at Erik ten Hag's Hale home when he left Manchester earlier this month. This turned out to be a Red October.

Questions are rife as to who might succeed Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, and Xavi could be the answer after previously hinting at an interest in the Premier League.

Gary Neville has theorised that the potential of a dressing room divide at Manchester United could be sparked by the failure of the attack.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is reportedly hesitant to step into the role of Manchester United's permanent manager following Erik ten Hag's sacking due to not wanting to betray his close friend.

Police have released images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an arson attack in Bury.