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Pakistan to play at T20 World Cup - but refuse to face India - Stumped, BBC World Service
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POM Leung posted on 2026/02/06Ever wondered about the drama behind major sporting events? This BBC World Service report dives into the fascinating geopolitical reasons why Pakistan might refuse to play India at the T20 World Cup, giving you a chance to pick up advanced vocabulary related to international relations and cultural depth. You'll gain insights into the complex world of cricket geopolitics and fan reactions, all while improving your understanding of simple sentence structures!
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US /ˈfɪɡjɚ/
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UK /ˈfiɡə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To appear in a game, play or event
- To calculate how much something will cost
- Noun
- Your body shape
- Numbers in a calculation
A1TOEIC
More integrity
US /ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti/
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UK /ɪnˈtegrəti/
- Uncountable Noun
- Quality of being honest, fair and honorable
- The state of being whole and undivided.
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US /əˈɡrɛsɪv/
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UK /əˈgresɪv/
- Adjective
- Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- Behaving in a hostile and threatening way
B1
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US /kənˈvɪns/
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UK /kən'vɪns/
- Transitive Verb
- To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
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