Test National Cricket C’ship Trophy for Deaf: Maharashtra beat Madhya Pradesh to win title

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra defeated Madhya Pradesh by 45 runs to win the Indian Deaf Cricket Association’s third Test National Cricket Championship Trophy for Deaf here on Saturday. The tournament was organised by the IDCA in association with Serum Institute of India. In the final, Maharashtra won the toss and decided to bowl first. The winning […]

3rd Test: India to wear black armbands in Rajkot in memory of Dattajirao Gaekwad

NEW DELHI: The Indian team, currently playing the third Test against England at Rajkot will be wearing black arm bands in memory of Dattajirao Gaekwad, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday. Gaekwad, the former India captain and country’s oldest Test cricketer, passed away recently on February 13. “Team India […]

Hafeez claims he was promised four years as team director

LAHORE: Former Pakistan team director and head coach Mohammad Hafeez has claimed that he was promised four years in the roles before being released from it only two months after the commencement of his tenure. Hafeez was appointed in the positions by the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) interim Management Committee chairman Zaka Ashraf following the […]

Pulwama’s Pride: Kashmir’s first MMA Fighter to represent India at International Matrix Fight Night

Owais Yaqoob set to showcase skills on global stage, highlight Kashmiri talent in Delhi next month PAMPORE: In a remarkable display of talent and determination, Owais Yaqoob, hailing from south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, is set to showcase his skills on the international stage as he represents India in the upcoming Matrix Fight Night (MFN) scheduled […]

Alcaraz makes winning clay return, reaches Argentina Open quarterfinal

BUENOS AIRES: Carlos Alcaraz survived an inspired effort from Argentine qualifier Camilo Ugo Carabelli to record a straight-sets win in his Argentina Open opener and sailed into the quarterfinals. Playing in his first match since his Australian Open quarterfinal exit, the Spaniard registered a 6-2, 7-5 victory after missing out on two match points in […]

Jay Shah says centrally contracted players will have to play domestic red-ball cricket

Says Rohit Sharma to lead India at 2024 T20 World Cup NEW DELHI: BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Wednesday made it clear that India’s centrally contracted players will have to mandatorily play in the domestic red ball tournaments and the board will not tolerate any excuses. “They have been informed on phone already and I’m […]

Nadal withdraws from Qatar Open, says ‘not ready to compete’

DOHA: Former world no. 1 tennis star Rafael Nadal has further delayed his comeback after pulling out of the upcoming Qatar Open. The 22-time Grand Slam winner was due to compete at the event in Doha which begins on February 19. But, the 37-year-old said he is won’t be able compete in Doha and targeting […]

Secy Sports Council meets officers at Srinagar Airport ahead of Khelo India Winter Games-2024

SRINAGAR: With the Khelo India Winter Games just a week away, Secretary J&K Sports Council, Nuzhat Gull called upon Javeed Anjum, Director Airports Authority, Srinagar International Airport; Ravi Kumar, Deputy Commandant CISF and other senior officials here today. The meeting was conducted to ensure necessary steps are taken to proactively implement all possible measures to […]

United World Wrestling lifts suspension on Wrestling Federation of India

NEW DELHI: The international body, United World Wrestling (UWW), has lifted the suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) with immediate effect. The development took place on Sunday after UWW’s ruling on August 23, 2023, which had banned the Indian wrestling body for failing to hold elections within the required period. Another reason for […]

Khelo India Winter Games fervour takes over J&K

SRINAGAR: Even as the scheduled date of one of the most exciting sports events is approaching, the J&K Sports Council is organizing road shows in and around all prominent places in J&K to make the public averse to the sorts of extravaganza that is going to be held in the world-famous ski resort Gulmarg. In […]

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