‘They are a force to reckon with…’ NEW DELHI: India will play home Test series against Bangladesh starting on Thursday in Chennai. Despite India’s formidable home record former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar cautioned the Indian team about the visitors and gave the example of their recent historic series whitewash against Pakistan. “By beating Pakistan in […]
ISLAMABAD: Saleema Imtiaz became the first Pakistani woman to be nominated to the ICC international panel of development umpires, the Pakistan Cricket Board said on Sunday. Imtiaz’s nomination on the panel means she is now eligible to officiate in women’s bilateral international matches and ICC women’s events. “This isn’t just a win for me, it’s […]
BARAMULLA: As part of the SVEEP (Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation) initiative, aimed at promoting youth engagement in both sports and democratic participation, the UT Level Inter-Division Football Competition for All Age Group (AAG) Boys officially began on Sunday at Showkat Ali Stadium, Khawaja Bagh, Baramulla. Organized by the Department of Youth Services and […]
BANDIPORA: As part of the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative, the District Bandipora Wushu Championship 2024 commenced on Sunday at Salvatore International School, Shilvat Bandipora. The two-day event, organized by the District Bandipora Wushu Association, was kick-started by District Election Officer (DEO) Manzoor Ahmad Qadri along with Padmashree Faisal Ali Dar, the […]
PARIS: France bid a final and reluctant farewell to the Paris Olympics on Saturday with a parade on the Champs-Elysees followed by a concert featuring artists from the opening and closing ceremonies. The final event of an acclaimed summer of sport saw tens of thousands of fans gather on the French capital’s most famous avenue […]