Jammu drubs Anantnag to lift LG’s Rolling Cricket Trophy title

Jammu: Getting the better of District Anantnag by a margin of 26 runs in the summit clash, District Jammu lifted the title of the LG’s Rolling Cricket Trophy, organised by the Department of Youth Services and Sports at MAM Stadium, here. Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha was the chief guest on the closing ceremony, while ADGP […]

Prof. Yousuf Memorial Cricket: PG KU defeat GDC Pulwama, book place in semi-finals

Srinagar: In the ongoing 14th edition of Prof. Yousuf Memorial Cricket tournament at Islamia College playfield, the match played between the Post Graduates of Kashmir University and Government Degree College Pulwama. The toss was won by Post Graduates of Kashmir University and elected to Bat first, scored 203 Runs in allotted 18 overs. For Post […]

Protect international cricket amid surge of franchise tournaments: MCC

Dubai: The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has called for “urgent intervention” to protect international cricket, saying it is at an “important crossroads” amidst a crowded global schedule that is getting increasingly swayed by domestic leagues. The mushrooming of leagues, including the latest offering of SAT20 and ILT20, is putting a lot of stress on the […]

Australia score 480 riding on Khawaja’s 180, Green’s maiden ton; India 36-0 on Day 2

Ahmedabad: Usman Khawaja’s resilience found its able ally in Cameron Green’s audacious flair as Australia tested India’s bowling depth as well as patience to put up a commanding 480 on the second day of the fourth Test here on Friday. At stumps, Indian openers were also hardly troubled on a track that hasn’t deteriorated one […]

Diplomacy in times of cricket: A Motera Thursday with Modi and Albanese

New Delhi: The mood was festive, Ravi Shastri’s booming baritone had excitement and aura in equal measure, as a crowd of about 40,000 got a taste of cricket diplomacy with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese enjoying a good part of an intense opening session in the final Test. India […]

UP cricket team thanks Pampore tehsil admin, locals for ‘great hospitality’

PAMPORE: The players of a cricket team from Uttar Pradesh that participated in the Big Bash T20 Tournament here at Saffron Town Pampore in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district have expressed gratitude to the local administration and common people for “great hospitality”. The team from the Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh was knocked out of the […]

Athletes don’t belong in court corridors, shouldn’t be subjected to mental agony: HC

New Delhi: Sportspersons belong to stadium and not court corridors, and those who aim to bring laurels to motherland should not be subjected to mental agony by sports federations, the Delhi High Court has said while expressing its displeasure over the process of selection of equestrians to represent India in the upcoming Asian Games. Justice […]

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Aus 255/4 at stumps on Day 1

New Delhi: Usman Khawaja combined patience with grit to raise his 14th Test hundred that guided Australia to a comfortable 255 for four as a keen contest between bat and ball marked the opening day of the fourth and final match, here on Thursday. After dominating the batters in the first three matches of the […]

World Athletics pledges to have 40% female representation in its Council, woman vice president this year

New Delhi: World Athletics on Wednesday pledged to have 40 per cent female representation in its Council, the all-powerful decision making body, and a woman vice president this year in a significant step towards gender equity in the sport. In a number of initiatives announced on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, the world […]

Sports Council to revive Lawn Tennis in J&K

SRINAGAR: Sports Council is all set to revive the Lawn Tennis sport in J&K through the respective game’s association. Embarking on a mission, the Lawn Tennis Association under the guidance of J&K Sports Council is determined to take this sport to the nook and corner of all 20 districts and in this regard, extensive tennis […]