3rd Test, Day 3: Rehan’s record haul sets England on course for clean sweep in Pakistan

KARACHI: England leg spinner Rehan Ahmed picked five wickets on his Test debut to put the team on course for a comfortable victory in the third and final Test against Pakistan in Karachi on Monday. With two days of play remaining, England need 55 runs to win the Test and become the first Test team […]

Provincial level TT tourney begins at Shopian

SRINAGAR: The Department of Youth Services & Sports J&K on Monday inaugurated the Provincial Level Inter-District competitions of Table Tennis for U-17 and U-19 age group Shirmal Shopian. All 10 districts of the Kashmir Division are participating in the tournament. The inaugural function was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner Shopian Yar Ali Khan, District […]

Sqay Association organises coaching camp at Pampore

SRINAGAR: J&K Sqay Association has organising 10 days coaching camp for the players at ISMAA Pampore. The coaching camp started from 17th December. The coaching camp is organised on the directions of Secretary Sports Council Nuzhat Gul. The SQAY coaching camp will enhance the latest skills and techniques among the players and has brighten the […]

1st Test: Kuldeep returns career-best figures in India’s massive 188-run win

Chattogram: Wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav registered his career-best match figures as India quickly wrapped up Bangladesh’s second innings for a comprehensive 188-run win in the opening Test, here Sunday. Needing four wickets to pocket the win, India finished the job in 11.2 overs, bowling the hosts out for 324 after the hosts began at overnight score […]

Rohit’s availability for second Test will be known in day or two: KL

Chattogram: Injured Rohit Sharma’s availability for the second Test against Bangladesh starting December 22 in Mirpur will be known in a day or two, stand-in India captain KL Rahul said on Sunday. Rohit, who led India in two ODIs in the preceding series, was ruled out of the first Test, which India won by 188 […]

North-Zone Inter University tournaments: KU VC flags off student teams

Srinagar: Vice-Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Nilofer Khan flagged off two teams for their participation in the North-Zone Inter-University Tournaments. The Women’s Hockey Team will participate in the North-Zone Inter-University Tournament organised by MBS Punjab Sports University, Patiala. It comprises 16 players and is accompanied by three officials. The Volleyball Men’s team comprising 12 players […]

IND Vs BAN, 1st Test, Day 4: Axar Patel stars with ball as India inch closer to victory

Chattogram: Seasoned Axar Patel upped the ante with a triple strike just when it mattered as Indian bowlers compensated for an insipid first session by reducing Bangladesh to 272 for 6, closing in on a big victory, on the fourth day of the opening Test in Chattogram on Saturday. Debutant Zakir Hasan (100 off 224 […]

Chess championship concludes

SRINAGAR: The three day UT Level Chess Championship concluded here at Srinagar Sports Club SKISC Srinagar. In which Soham Kamotra from District Jammu secured 1st position, Ajit Singh from District Unhampur secured second position, Faisal Farooq Dhar from District Ganderbal secured third position and Khalid Amin from District Srinagar secured fourth position. The Chess Championship […]

Pakistan dismissed for 304 on first day of Karachi Test against England

KARACHI: England Saturday dismissed Pakistan for 304 on day one of the third and final Test against England at the Karachi National Stadium. England kept picking up wickets at regular intervals to keep Pakistan on the backfoot throughout the day. Spinner Jack Leach bagged four wickets and debutant Rehan Ahmed claimed two wickets. Meanwhile, Ollie […]

Santosh Trophy revamp, Indian-only 2nd Div League will broaden elite talent pool: AIFF

NEW DELHI: The move to disallow foreigners in the second division league and revamp of Santosh Trophy would broaden the talent pool for the selection of the national team, according to All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey. The AIFF executive committee in September took the decision to restrict second division league to Indian players […]