Smith, Warner’s presence a challenge but then victories don’t come easy, says Pujara

NEW DELHI: David Warner and Steve Smith’s presence does make Australia stronger but Cheteshwar Pujara has full faith in India’s “remarkable” bowlers, who, he feels, possess the wherewithal to script a repeat of the historic 2018-19 Test series victory. Pujara’s 500 plus runs with three top-notch hundreds formed the cornerstone of a 2-1 series win […]

KL Rahul hones his pull shot with tennis ball training

Sydney: After competing on the slow UAE tracks for nearly two months during the IPL, India’s star studded batting line-up is gearing up for the lively Australian pitches with the traditional tennis ball training on Monday. In-form KL Rahul spent considerable time in perfecting his pull-shots with deliveries hurled from 18 yards during Monday’s net […]

Aditi Ashok finishes 11th in Saudi Arabia

Kaec (Saudi Arabia): Indian golfer Aditi Ashok finished tied-11th in the inaugural Aramco Saudi Ladies International tournament with a one-over 73 in the final round here. Aditi’s final round included three bogeys on the back nine. She finished the week at 3-under 285. However, her compatriots Tvesa Malik (75) and Diksha Dagar (76) had disappointing […]

Cong, NC should explain if they endorse Gupkar resolution to restore Article 370: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi: Union minister Jitendra Singh asked the Congress and the National Conference (NC) on Monday to explain to the people of the Jammu region whether they endorsed the Gupkar resolution to restore Article 370 of the Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir. He said the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) will spell the doom for […]

BJP attacks Congress over Gupkar Alliance, targets Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi: The BJP on Monday hit out at its rival parties in Jammu and Kashmir, saying their stand on a number of issues, including the demand to restore Article 370, is the same as that of countries like Pakistan. While targeting the Congress over its tie-up with the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party, […]

Ruling PTI wins majority in maiden Gilgit-Baltistan assembly election

Ruling PTI wins majority in maiden Gilgit-Baltistan assembly election

Islamabad: Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on Monday won most of the seats in the legislative assembly election in Gilgit-Baltistan in northern Pakistan, keeping alive the tradition of success in the region by the party ruling the country. India has slammed Pakistan for its decision to hold elections in Gilgit-Baltistan and said any […]