India Tighten Grip On 17-Wicket Day

Gain comfortable lead as Bangladesh crumble on day 2 Gill, Pant carry India to 81/3, lead by 308 runs CHENNAI: Before the start of the Test series against India, Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe had praised at the way his side handled certain situations during their previous series against Pakistan. The same outfit, however, failed […]

Jadeja eyes 300th Test wicket at Chepauk

CHENNAI: India’s star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja isn’t much worried to miss out on a well-deserved century but the left-arm spinner, currently four wickets away from 300 wickets in Test cricket, is hopeful of breaching that mark when Bangladesh returns to bat in the fourth innings of the first Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here. […]

Kolkata set to host world’s first World Athletic Gold Label Race for 25K distance

KOLKATA: For the first time ever, Kolkata will host World 25K, the world’s first World Athletic Gold Label Race for this particular distance when the 9th edition of east India’s biggest running festival takes centre stage on December 15. Labelled as the only World Athletics Accredited 25K, the world’s richest 25K with prize money of […]

When Sunil Gavaskar was introduced as the player dropped by Garfield Sobers ‘three-four times’

NEW DELHI: Cricket enthusiasts wherever they are from know who Sunil Gavaskar is and therefore people usually feel that The Little Master, one of the greatest batsman the game has ever seen, does not need any introduction at functions and events celebrating his life and achievements. But Gavaskar says at the ripe young age of […]

District Level Boxing Competitions Of U-19 Boys & Girls Conclude

JAMMU: The Department of Youth Services and Sports J&K successfully concluded the Inter-Zonal District Level Competitions of Boxing for U-19 boys and girls on Thursday at MA Stadium here. The sports tourney was organized under the guidance of Director General Youth Services and Sports, J&K Rajinder Singh Tara. This competition served as a vital platform […]

Cricket match promotes voter awareness under SVEEP initiative at Ganderbal

GANDERBAL: A thrilling cricket match between District Administration XI and District Youth Services and Sports (YSS) XI was organized under the banner of the SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) initiative at the Government College of Physical Education, Gadoora, Ganderbal. The event was hosted by the Department of Youth Services and Sports, District Ganderbal, […]

India’s young weightlifters win 11 gold medals at Commonwealth Championship

NEW DELHI: Indian weightlifters have made a significant impact at the 2024 Commonwealth Youth, Junior, and Senior (Men & Women) Weightlifting Championships, securing a commendable haul of 11 gold and three silver medals. Babulal Hembrom set new Commonwealth and national records in the 49kg ‘Youth Men’ category by lifting 114kg in the clean-and-jerk section. Equally […]

Sunil Gavaskar cautions India ahead of Bangladesh series

‘They are a force to reckon with…’ NEW DELHI: India will play home Test series against Bangladesh starting on Thursday in Chennai. Despite India’s formidable home record former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar cautioned the Indian team about the visitors and gave the example of their recent historic series whitewash against Pakistan. “By beating Pakistan in […]

First Pakistani woman nominated as international cricket umpire

ISLAMABAD: Saleema Imtiaz became the first Pakistani woman to be nominated to the ICC international panel of development umpires, the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Sunday. Imtiaz’s nomination on the panel means she is now eligible to officiate in women’s bilateral international matches and ICC women’s events. “This isn’t just a win for me, it’s […]

SVEEP: UT Level Inter-Division Football Competition for AAG Boys kicks off in Baramulla

BARAMULLA: As part of the SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) initiative, aimed at promoting youth engagement in both sports and democratic participation, the UT Level Inter-Division Football Competition for All Age Group (AAG) Boys officially began on Sunday at Showkat Ali Stadium, Khawaja Bagh, Baramulla. Organized by the Department of Youth Services and […]