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Gulbuddin Naib appointed anti-drug addiction ambassador

Gulbuddin Naib, Afghan national cricket team player, was on Wednesday appointed as the ambassador for the prevention of drug addiction and the prevention of drug use among young people.
A ceremony was held by the Ministry of Public Wednesday at the 1000-bed clinic for addicts in Kabul.
The ceremony was held for 250 addicts that were reunited with their families after being treated at the facility, Ministry of Public Health said.
These addicts had been in treatment for 45 days.
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ICC unveils prize money for Champions Trophy 2025

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced the prize money for the highly anticipated ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, which will be held in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19.
The mega tournament, comprising eight teams, returns for the first time since 2017, and it will see the winners earn US$2.24 million
The runners-up will receive $1.12 million, while the losing semi-finalists walk away with $560,000 each, from the total prize pot of $6.9 million, a 53% increase from the 2017 edition.
Every match counts at the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy and each group match win is worth more than $34,000 to the victorious team. Teams that finished fifth or sixth will each earn $350,000 while the seventh and eighth-placed sides take home $140,000.
In addition, all eight teams are assured of $125,000 each for competing in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025.
The first global cricket tournament to be hosted in Pakistan since 1996 promises to be a thrilling two-week competition, with matches played in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi.
“The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 represents a pivotal moment for cricket, reviving a tournament that highlights the pinnacle of ODI talent, where every match is critical,” ICC Chair Jay Shah said. “The substantial prize pot underscores the ICC’s ongoing commitment to investing in the sport and maintaining the global prestige of our events.”
“Beyond the financial incentive, this tournament ignites fierce competition, captivates fans worldwide, and plays a vital role in fostering the growth and long-term sustainability of cricket for future generations.”
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will kick off on February 19 with defending champions Pakistan taking on New Zealand in Karachi.
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Ariana Snooker Championship 2025: Round of 16 Knockout Stage

The round of 16 knockout stage of Ariana Snooker Championship 2025 delivered thrilling performances on Thursday as top players battled for a spot in the quarterfinals.
In the round of 16 knockout stage of the Ariana Snooker Championship 2025, Zulmai Salamkhil secured a decisive 5-1 victory over Azizullah Hassari, advancing to the quarterfinals.
In the second match of the day, Farid Barati dominated and secured his place in the quarterfinals with a 5-2 win against Qais Roufi.
In a thrilling and intense match, Nadir Rohani triumphed over Mohammad Naseer Yaqoobi with a 5-3 scoreline, booking his spot in the quarterfinals.
Similarly, in the final match of the day, Mohammad Mir Noorzai defeated Moreed Sinzi with a 5-1 victory.
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Afghanistan to face Pakistan, New Zealand in Champions Trophy warm-ups

Afghanistan cricket team will face Pakistan and New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 warm-up matches scheduled to begin on Friday, ICC announced.
Afghanistan’s warm-up match against hosts Pakistan will be played on Friday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Their fixture against New Zealand will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi on Sunday.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named three separate Pakistan squads for the warm-up fixtures.
Shadab Khan will lead the Shaheens against Afghanistan.
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