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AFC U-23 Asian Cup — China on brink of historic title as it faces defending champion Japan in final

JEDDAH: Chinese football faces its biggest match in more than 20 years on Saturday when it plays Japan in the final of the Under-23...

We won’t play in India but still hopeful of justice from ICC: Bangladesh refuse to budge on T20WC

DHAKA: Bangladesh on Thursday refused to send its national cricket team for the T20 World Cup in India, effectively paving the way for Scotland...

IUST bags five medals in 3rd Chancellor’s Tournament

AWANTIPORA: In the State Level Tournament organized by the University of Jammu which saw participation of nineteen institutions across the North Zone, IUST's contingent...

Screening test for J&K Junior Ball Badminton Team conducted in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: Screening test was successfully conducted for the J&K Junior Ball Badminton Boys & Girls Team on 22nd January 2026 at Polo Ground, Srinagar,...

If Abhishek Sharma takes off in T20 World Cup, India too will: Ravi Shastri

MUMBAI: Ravi Shastri believes India too will "take off" in next month's T20 World Cup if their explosive opener Abhishek Sharma fires, while Kevin...

ICC rejects BCB request, Bangladesh matches to be played in India as schedule

DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday rejected the request from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to shift its team's T20 World Cup...

PCB backs Bangladesh’s refusal to play T20WC in India, offers to host its games

KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board has backed Bangladesh's stance of refusing to play its T20 World Cup matches in India due to "security concerns"...

Mitchell topples Kohli for top spot in ICC ODI rankings

DUBAI: Indian superstar Virat Kohli was on Wednesday displaced from the top spot by New Zealand swashbuckler Daryl Mitchell in the latest ICC ODI...

Rohit reflects on missing T20 World Cup, tough selection calls

NEW DELHI: Former India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said watching T20 World Cup from the sidelines for the first time in his career...

Khelo India Winter Games 2026 declared open in Ladakh

Over 1,000 athletes compete in 7-day event Teams from 19 States participate in winter games NDS Stadium set to host India's best in winter sports   LEH: Lt...

No more A+ category? BCCI plans central contract overhaul

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma likely to drop from top tier NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to make...

Srinagar Premier Football League: JK Bank XI secures dominant 4-1 victory

SRINAGAR: JK Bank XI registered a convincing victory over SWFC Kashmir by a score line of 4–1 at the TRC Synthetic Turf in Tuesday’s...

Khelo India Winter Games 2026 set to begin in Leh

Sports minister Dr Mandaviya urges athletes to utilise opportunity Figure skating, an Olympic discipline, has been added to the ice-skating prog NEW DELHI: More than...

Decide on participation by Jan 21 or risk removal from T20 WC: ICC to BCB

NEW DELHI: The ICC has asked the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to decide on its participation in the T20 World Cup in India by...

New Zealand proud of historic India series win, says Daryl Mitchell

INDORE: Daryl Mitchell says New Zealand's historic triumph was built on calm decision-making under pressure and collective belief, as the visitors sealed their first-ever...

Bangladesh ask ICC to swap group with Ireland, relocate T20 WC matches to Sri Lanka

DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday asked the ICC to swap its national team with Ireland in Group C during the upcoming...

Sunday’s match almost like a World Cup final: Siraj

NEW DELHI: Star pacer Mohammed Siraj has compared Sunday’s series decider against New Zealand to a World Cup final, a reflection of just how...

Zimbabwe rope in Windies legend Walsh for T20 World Cup

HARARE: Zimbabwe have bolstered their preparations for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 by adding West Indies legend Courtney Walsh to their...

Olympic medallist Vijender Singh appointed Member of Asian Boxing Council

NEW DELHI: Star boxer Vijender Singh has been appointed as a member of the Asian Boxing Council, marking another significant step in his journey...

DC Srinagar felicitates J&K Deaf Cricket Team

Team won IDCA 4th Test National Cricket Championship SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labrooon Friday felicitated the J&K Deaf Cricket Team, for winning the...

Boucher calls SA20 a game-changer for South African cricket

NEW DELHI: Former South Africa wicketkeeper Mark Boucher said the SA20 has had a strong influence on his country’s performances in international cricket across...

RCB offer AI-driven crowd monitoring as Chinnaswamy’s IPL future hangs in balance

NEW DELHI: Amid continuing uncertainty over whether the M Chinnaswamy Stadium will host IPL 2026 matches, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have proposed...

Mega sports calendar to engage over 40 lakh youth across J&K

Chief Secy assesses ambitious sports, youth development calendar for 2026 Jammu: The Department of Youth Services & Sports (DYSS) on Friday presented a comprehensive and...

Pandit Devkinandan Thakur Launches Sanatan Premier League

NEW DELHI — In a significant move to bridge the gap between modern sports and traditional values, the Sanatan Cricket Club LLP has announced...

Full international T20I schedule ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

List of matches, series in lead-up to global showpiece NEW DELHI: With the T20 World Cup 2026 set to begin on February 7 in India...

J&K crowned overall champions at Arnis National Championship 2025–26

SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir emerged as the Overall Champion at the prestigious Arnis National Championship 2025–26, held from 9th to 11th January 2026 at...

Govt committed to promoting traditional sports: Satish Sharma

JAMMU: Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Information Technology, Youth Services & Sports and Transport, Satish Sharma, on Thursday attended a vibrant...

J&K Sports Minister felicitates Khelo India Beach Games 2026 medal winners

JAMMU: Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma, on Wednesday felicitated Jammu and Kashmir’s outstanding athletes who exhibited a historic performance at the...

Kohli reclaims top spot in ODI rankings following brilliant half-century against NZ

DUBAI: India's star cricketer Virat Kohli has reclaimed the top spot in the ICC ODI rankings for batters, replacing Rohit Sharma, after scoring a...

Australia to play three matches in Pak before T20 World Cup

LAHORE: Australia will play three T20 Internationals in Lahore prior to the ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, the Pakistan Cricket...

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