Palestinian Ambassador to UNESCO Monir Anastas said the 'inscription is a message of hope to our people in Gaza, who are fleeing bombs with no shelter, no food or water'
The Sydney Morning Herald said there was stiff opposition at boardroom level to the 36-year-old retaining the job for next month’s tour of Bangladesh, although his position as a player was not in jeopardy.
“We need to be looking at the future. It’s time for us to make a change,” the newspaper quoted the official as saying.
Ahead of the World Cup, Ponting earned the dubious distinction of becoming the only Australian skipper to fail to win the Ashes three times, putting him under enormous pressure.
He has also done himself no favours in India, taking a reprimand from the International Cricket Council after smashing a dressing-room TV in a fit of fury after being run out during Australia’s World Cup win over Zimbabwe.
He was also criticised for angrily throwing the ball to the ground after colliding with teammate Steven Smith during their victory over Canada.
Then his sportsmanship was questioned when he failed to walk in Saturday’s defeat to Pakistan.
“We’re waiting for the next thing to blow up,” the official said. “We don’t go a game without there being some issues with him.”
Michael Clarke, who led Australia to an emphatic 6-1 one-day series victory over England to give them a boost after the post-Ashes despondency, is seen as favourite to take his job.
The Australians face India in Thursday’s World Cup quarter-final in Ahmedabad.
Palestinian Ambassador to UNESCO Monir Anastas said the 'inscription is a message of hope to our people in Gaza, who are fleeing bombs with no shelter, no food or water'
The said delays are expected between the intersection of Hatta Road and Al Ain Road towards Abu Dhabi
Veerendra Kumar said he was cheated by a job agent who had promised him a job in Qatar but sent him to Saudi
The government authority announced the road closure on social media platform X
Around 800,000 passengers are expected to be affected over the weekend as the damage is heavy and labour-intensive to repair
A total of 17 candidates secured the All India Rank (AIR) 1 as per the final results while earlier the number was 67
Authority said the exercise will involve movement of military vehicles and urged residents to stay away from designated areas
'I am proud of you. This is going to be historic,' the former first lady told Harris in a live video call