Hockey India initiative seeks to take sport to remote parts of country

New Delhi: Hockey India has initiated a programme to engage all the districts of the country to host regular coaching camps and intra-district competition. After the success of the first Hockey India Zonal Championships held across north, south, east and west zones, the national sports federation has urged all the state member units to work […]

Compound mixed team in final, India eyeing two World Cup gold

Antalya: The compound mixed pair of Jyothi Surekha Vennam and her debutant partner Ojas Deotale showed perfect chemistry and cruised into the final with three easy wins to confirm a second medal for India in the Archery World Cup Stage 1 here on Friday. The duo defeated Malaysia’s Fatin Nurfatehah Mat Salleh and Mohd Juwaidi […]

PCB confirms appointment of Mickey Arthur as Pakistan men’s team director

Karachi: Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday confirmed Mickey Arthur’s appointment as the men’s team director, a post which will ensure him play a major role in the preparations for the 50-over World Cup to be held in India later this year. In his role, the 54-year-old Arthur, who served as Pakistan head coach between 2016 […]

Broadcaster paying commentator to express opinion must be accepted: Buttler

Mumbai: Rajasthan Royals and England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler says if a commentator criticises a player, he is only doing his job, and that acceptance should be an integral part of any cricketer’s career. “Acceptance is a big part of the job. Accepting that broadcaster pays someone to give their opinion; they are just doing their […]

2nd Division I-League: Downtown Heroes beat table toppers Jagat Singh FC in style

Srinagar: Downtown Heroes FC on Thursday continued their golden form as they got better of table toppers Jagat Singh FC by 1-0 in the ongoing 2nd Division I-League. “Unlike most of the clubs, Downtown trusts its local talent and was again fielding 10 local players. Thanks to some top play and a terrific strike by […]

LSG skipper KL Rahul fined Rs 12 lakhs for slow overrate

Jaipur: Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul has been fined Rs 12 lakhs for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League match against Rajasthan Royals here. LSG defeated Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs on Wednesday night at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. “As it was the team’s first offence of the season under the […]

Indian men’s recurve team storm into World Cup final

To face China in gold medal clash Antalya: India stormed into the final of the men’s recurve team event for the first time in nine years after registering three wins in the ongoing Archery World Cup Stage 1, here on Thursday. The trio of Atanu Das, B Dhiraj and Tarundeep Rai will face China in […]

YS&S Department organizes Sports Conclave 2023 at SKICC

Sarmad emphasizes sports as potent tool towards restraining youth from drug abuse, other social evils SRINAGAR: The Department of Youth Services & Sports (YS&S), on Wednesday organized a one day Conclave 2023 at SKICC with the goal of creating a roadmap for optimal performance besides discussing strategies for developing sports talent in a big way. […]

Suryakumar continues to lead ICC T20 rankings

Dubai: Swashbuckling Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav continued his stay at the the top of the latest ICC Men’s T20I Batters Rankings released on Wednesday. Suryakumar, who has endured a lean run of late, remained static on the ICC list with 906 rating points, and is over a 100 points ahead of the second placed Mohammad […]

‘Siraj reported corrupt approach to BCCI ACU before Australia tour’

New Delhi: India pacer Mohammed Siraj had reported a “corrupt approach” to BCCI’s Anti Corruption Unit (ACU) from an unknown person, who wanted “inside news” about his team before Australia arrived in the country for a full-fledged tour in February this year. The India pacer, who is playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the ongoing […]