Bangladesh Face Daunting Chase to Avoid Whitewash
IN: Bangladesh must chase 294 runs in the third ODI to avoid a series whitewash against Afghanistan. After a late assault from Mohammad Nabi lifted Afghanistan to a competitive total, the pressure is entirely on the visitors. Analysts and previews suggest that Bangladesh must fundamentally change their approach and attitude if they are to prevent a clean sweep by the Afghan side.
Polio Cases Rise in Pakistan
AU: Pakistan continues to struggle with polio eradication as the country reported 29 cases in 2025, with 18 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and nine from Sindh. The rise in cases is attributed to challenges such as vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. Sindh has vowed to take action against parents refusing polio vaccination, while Pakistan is considering measures like withholding national IDs and passports from those who refuse. Despite ongoing vaccination campaigns, security issues and hard-to-reach areas remain significant obstacles. The global polio eradication effort has been hindered by these challenges, with Pakistan and Afghanistan being the only countries where polio remains endemic. Upcoming vaccination campaigns aim to boost immunity among children nationwide.