Did Pakistan Intervene In India-Bangladesh T20 World Cup Standoff? |First Sports With Rupha Ramani
The India-Bangladesh standoff over the T20 World Cup has taken an unexpected turn. The ICC’s security assessment has firmly ruled out any serious threat and confirmed that matches will not be moved out of India. Bangladesh was left red-faced after it claimed ICC had acknowledged the threats. The controversy refuses to die down. From Bangladesh officials making questionable claims to Pakistan hilariously offering its venues, the saga has now shifted from diplomacy to cricketing theatre. Rupha Ramani breaks down how the ICC’s findings and Pakistan's solutions have resulted in mockery for the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). Also on the show, Real Madrid have sacked manager Xabi Alonso, claiming it was a "mutual separation". The Spanish Super Cup failure to Barcelona has revealed deeper cracks. An unusual exchange involving Kylian Mbappe and Alonso has emerged. This has raised questions over who runs the club in Madrid. The concern over Madrid's double standards is also a talking point. And Mohamed Salah's AFCON journey is proving to be a redemption. The "Egyptian King" has helped his side qualify for the semifinal against Senegal. Meanwhile, Liverpool seems to be struggling without the footballer. Can Salah go all the way to prove his critics wrong?