Toss delayed for India vs Pakistan T20I World Cup match due to weather
New York: The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match in the T20I 2024 World Cup has experienced a delay in the toss due to unfavorable weather conditions.
The umpires were seen conversing with Indian captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid, as the square remained covered to protect it from the rain. Despite the weather, the players from both teams continued to warm up, and there are signs that the clouds are moving away, potentially allowing for play to commence soon.
The stands are already filled with enthusiastic supporters, eagerly waiting for the game to start despite the weather-induced delay.
Further updates on the match status are awaited as the ground staff work to prepare the pitch for play.
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Lebanon appoints new representative for talks with Israel, rejects linkage to Iran
Beirut: Lebanon’s has moved to underline its independent position in ongoing regional developments, amid attempts to link the country to the broader conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
President Joseph Aoun, while announcing the appointment of former US ambassador Simon Karam as Lebanon’s representative in talks with Israel, made it clear that Karam would be the sole representative for Lebanon and that there would be no substitute.
The move comes in response to what the Lebanese officials see as efforts by Iran to tie Lebanon’s situation to the wider regional conflict. Iran had indicated that there would be no ceasefire involving the US, Israel and Iran unless it also included a ceasefire in Lebanon.
Some groups, including Hezbollah and its supporters, had expressed support for linking the situations, citing concerns that the Lebanese government has limited leverage in negotiations with Israel. Lebanon is not formally a party to the conflict, and its army is considered weak.
However, others, including Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, have opposed this approach. They view Iran’s stance as an attempt to influence Lebanon’s internal affairs and see it as undermining the country’s sovereignty.
Officials backing the government’s position say the move is aimed at reaffirming Lebanon’s sovereignty and ensuring that decisions about peace and ceasefire within the country are not dictated externally.
They also see it as a safeguard, so that any breakdown in talks between the US, Israel and Iran does not automatically lead to renewed conflict in Lebanon.
