Melbourne Renegades on Monday controversially retired Mohammad Rizwan during their Big Bash League (BBL) 15 clash against Sydney Thunder, triggering strong reactions from fans during the 33rd match of the tournament at Sydney Showground Stadium. The Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter was called back to the pavilion midway through the Renegades’ innings to make way for captain Will Sutherland, a rare tactical move known as being “retired out” under modern T20 playing conditions. | Express Tribune

Police cleared Bagh-e-Jinnah of PTI workers after deploying a heavy police contingent at the venue, with multiple individuals taken into custody. PTI Karachi President Raja Azhar said police stormed the venue, dispersed workers and detained several activists, adding that the KP chief minister was expected to arrive shortly. He vowed that the rally would be held at all costs and condemned what he described as the Sindh government’s “double standards.” Meanwhile, sources said both tracks of the Na