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Omar govt committed to strengthening sports infrastructure in J&K: Sharma

Holds public outreach prog in Chhamb, announces infrastructure upgrade at Mini Sports Stadium Gole Gujral JAMMU: “The Omar Abdullah-led Government has placed special emphasis on...

Final Ashes test:  Root, Brook guide England to 211-3 before bad light stops play

SYDNEY: Joe Root and Harry Brook shared a 154-run partnership to guide England to 211-3 before bad light stopped play on Day 1 of...

TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee calls CEC Gyanesh Kumar ‘Vanish Kumar’

Slams SIR at Alipurduar rally KOLKATA: Senior Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday took a sharp swipe at Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, calling...

 India-Bangladesh tensions  

Following BCCI diktat, KKR releases Mustafizur Rahman GUWAHATI: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been released by IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders after being instructed...

Valley Stars Ganderbal, Royal Goodwill CC enter semi-finals of BIG JKPL 2025–26

JAMMU: The Quarter-Final stage of the HexaMed BIG Jammu Kashmir Premier League (BIG JKPL) 2025–26, organised by 92.7 BIG FM, delivered high-intensity cricket at...

Ashes: Smith uncertain about future, open to leadership transition after Khawaja exit

SYDNEY: Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith has admitted he remains uncertain about the length of his international career, saying he is taking things series...

Siraj makes ODI comeback for NZ series

Shreyas included subject to fitness NEW DELHI: Senior India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj on Saturday made a comeback to the ODI side for the three-match...

Vijay Hazare Trophy 

Hardik smashes five sixes & four in over in maiden century NEW DELHI: All-rounder Hardik Pandya produced a sensational knock to register his maiden List...

Batting dominance,tactical bowling shape results in BIG JKPL matches

JAMMU: Another enthralling day of competitive cricket unfolded at the University of Jammu Ground as the HexaMed BIG Jammu Kashmir Premier League (BIG JKPL)...

BCCI launches ‘WPL SPEED QUEEN’ 2026 to discover women fast bowling talent across India

SRINAGAR: BCCI has launched a unique initiative “WPL SPEED QUEEN” which will kick off from Monday, January 5, 2026. The initiative aims at unearthing new...

South Africa squad for T20 World Cup 2026 announced

Markram named captain; Rickelton, Stubbs axed CAPE TOWN: Aiden Markram will lead the 15-member South Africa squad in the T20 World Cup 2026 in India...

Super Over thriller & dominant chase mark New Year action in BIG JKPL

JAMMU: The first day of the New Year witnessed high drama and thrilling cricket, including a nail-biting Super Over finish, in the HexaMed BIG...

 ASHES 5th Test  : Aus announces unchanged 15-member squad for last match

SYDNEY: Australia has announced an unchanged 15-member squad for the fifth and final Ashes Test against England, set to begin in Sydney on Sunday. Captain...

World Cup, Asian Games headline busy 2026 for Indian hockey

NEW DELHI: After a year of strong performances and notable achievements, the Indian hockey teams are set for an action-packed 2026, with a calendar...

Nice Gems, Sultan Warriors register impressive wins in BIG JKPL

JAMMU: The last day of the year witnessed two thrilling encounters in the HexaMed BIG Jammu Kashmir Premier League (BIG JKPL) 2025–26, organised by...

Brook climbs to No. 2 in Tests, Starc closes in on Bumrah

DUBAI: Harry Brook’s resistance at the Melbourne Cricket Ground has had a significant impact on the latest ICC Test Rankings, with the England batter...

Afghanistan squad for T20 World Cup 2026

Rashid Khan named captain KABUL: Rashid Khan will lead the 15-member Afghanistan squad in the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, the...

Valley Stars Ganderbal, Sultan Warriors Baramulla register big wins in BIG JKPL

JAMMU: Two exciting matches were played on Tuesday in the HexaMed BIG Jammu Kashmir Premier League (BIG JKPL) 2025–26, organised by 92.7 BIG FM,...

15th District Srinagar Taekwondo Championship concludes

SRINAGAR: The 15th District Srinagar Taekwondo Championship concluded on Tuesday at Gindun Stadium, organized by the Taekwondo Association of District Srinagar under the aegis...

Police wrap up volleyball tournament with grand finale in Pulwama

PULWAMA: Police in Pulwama successfully concluded the Volleyball Tournament for Boys at Govt. High School Lassipora under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) 2025–26, marking...

Malinga named Sri Lanka men’s team’s fast bowling consultant on short-term basis

COLOMBO: The Sri Lanka Cricket board has appointed former pacer Lasith Malinga as the ‘Consultant – Fast Bowling Coach’ for the men’s team. His appointment,...

Sports connects citizens across cultures, cultivates camaraderie: Dy CM

Declares open 17th Junior Roll Ball National Championship-2026 at Jammu JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Monday formally declared open the three-day 17th Junior...

Thrilling encounters mark day 3 of BIG Jammu Kashmir Premier League

JAMMU: Day 3 of the BIG Jammu Kashmir Premier League (BIG JKPL) 2025–26, organised by 92.7 BIG FM, continued to captivate cricket enthusiasts with...

1,000 youth engaged in sports progs across North Kashmir: Police

BARAMULLA: As many as 11,000 youths were engaged in 218 sports and youth engagement programmes across the North Kashmir range. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) North...

15th District Srinagar Taekwondo Championship kicks off at Gindun Stadium

SRINAGAR: The 15th District Srinagar Taekwondo Championship commenced on Monday with great enthusiasm at Gindun Stadium, Rajbagh. The championship is being organized by the...

No plan to remove Gambhir, says BCCI Vice President

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla has denied reports about the board considering replacing or appointing...

ICC rates pitch used in fourth Ashes Test unsatisfactory

Hands one demerit point to MCG DUBAI: The ICC on Monday rated the pitch used in Melbourne for the fourth Ashes Test between England and...

Dubai to host FIFA Best Awards next year

DUBAI: FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on ‍Monday that Dubai would host the global governing ‌body’s Best Awards ceremony next year. The FIFA Best Awards...

Brett Lee inducted into Australian Cricket Hall Of Fame

‘Touching 160kmph means more to me than any wicket I’ve taken’ MELBOURNE: Former pacer Brett Lee is the latest player to be inducted into the...

Over 8 000 participate in ‘run for unity’ marathon organised by J&K Police in Jammu

JAMMU: Over 8,000 runners across age groups from eight to 80 years participated in the 'Run for Unity' marathon, organised by the Jammu and...

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