Pakistan announces ICC World Cup squad

Karachi: Cricket Chief Selector Inzamamul Haq on Friday announced the 15-member Pakistan squad for the ICC World Cup 2023 on Friday, which notably includes bowler Hasan Ali, and excludes star pacer Naseem Shah, who was injured in the Asia Cup. The World Cup, hosted by arch-rivals India, will begin on October 5. Pakistan’s first match […]

Cricket WC: Injuries to key players threaten to take shine away from showpiece event

New Delhi: The World Cup is only a few days away, but injuries to key players are threatening to ruin the grand spectacle. Several players have picked up last-minute injuries, forcing teams to press the panic button. While some of them have been ruled out of the tournament, others could be available for the latter […]

MotoGP: India’s distorted map broadcast live, J&K, Ladakh missing

Noida: A purportedly distorted map of India – with Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh missing from it – was broadcast during a live stream of the MotoGP, the biggest motorcycle race event at the Buddh International Circuit in Great Noida on Friday. Within hours of the matter being flagged by some social media users, MotoGP […]

Asian Games 2023: India’s 10 greatest moments at the Asiad

New Delhi: India boasts an illustrious track record in its association with the Asian Games, marked by notable achievements that span over the years. From pioneering the hosting of the tournament to scripting historic victories across a vast array of sports fields, India’s legacy in the Asian Games is a tale worth celebrating. As the […]

Baramulla sweeps Provincial Handball Championships for U 14, 17 & 19 girls

Baramulla: The thrilling week-long inter-district provincial level handball competition for Under 14, 17 and 19 girls culminated on Thursday with resounding success and enthusiasm. The under-19 final witnessed an intense clash between District Baramulla and District Bandipora, with Baramulla emerging as the victorious. Notably, Baramulla made history by clinching victory in all categories, including under […]

YSS Ganderbal kicks-off Inter School Zonal Level Athletic meet

Ganderbal: The Youth Services and Sports department (YSS) Ganderbal organized a spectacular inter school Zonal level Athletic meet for Boys U/19 years at the picturesque ground of BHSS Hariganiwan. The event saw an enthusiastic participation of various Higher Secondary schools of the Zone. The student players showcased their level of fitness and athleticism while participating […]

Wushu event to be held from Sep 24 to 28

Srinagar: DG SAI Sandeep Pradhan sent off the team on the concluding day of the camp. The last phase of the camp was held at NSNIS Patiala. The Wushu event will be held from September 24 to 28, 2023. Surya Bhanu Partap Singh is the lone medalist in the Asian Games so far. Wushu has […]

Davis Cup: India draw Pakistan again

PTF won’t agree to shifting matches to neutral venue New Delhi: India have been drawn to play Pakistan in the World Group I Play-offs and the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) on Thursday made it clear that it won’t agree to shift their home tie to a neutral venue this time. India had drawn Pakistan in […]

ICC confirms New York, Dallas, Florida as US venues for T20 WC 2024

Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday confirmed New York, Dallas and Florida as the three venues for the USA-leg of the ICC Men’s World Cup 2024. Broward County (Florida), Grand Prairie (Dallas) and Eisenhower Park (New York) will be the three stadiums hosting the matches in the US. This is the first time […]

Siraj back to No. 1 in ICC ODI bowling rankings

New Delhi: Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has regained his number one spot in the men’s ICC ODI bowling rankings after his six-wicket haul in the final of the recently-concluded Asia Cup. Siraj, who first grabbed the top position in January before being displaced by Josh Hazlewood in March, has surged eight spots after his memorable […]