New generation of athletes is not hungry enough, says Mary Kom

Mumbai: Six-time world champion boxer MC Mary Kom feels the new generation of athletes is not hungry enough like her to achieve success and gets satisfied with just one big achievement. The Olympic bronze medallist also said that she is “super fit” at 41 years of age and hungry to “achieve more and more”. “I […]

T20 WC 2024: India to face Pakistan on June 9 in New York

New Delhi: The riveting cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan will reach planet’s biggest show city New York on June 9 when the arch-rivals go against each other there in a Group A match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The schedule for the showpiece was revealed on Friday, and India are clubbed with […]

Kohli, Jadeja to vie for Sobers Trophy; Ashwin in race for ICC Test Cricketer of Year

Dubai: Star batter Virat Kohli and premier all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will vie for the ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year award, while ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin will be in the race for the Test Cricketer of the Year. Kohli and Jadeja will have to contest for the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy against Australian captain Pat […]

DC Gbl flags-off students for 14th Senior National Softball Cricket Championship

Ganderbal: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir on Friday flagged-off both boys and girls softball teams, marking their journey to participate in the prestigious 14th Senior National Softball Cricket Championship 2023-2024. The championship is scheduled to take place in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, from January 09 to January 13. In a heartening interaction with the students, […]

This is one of our best Test victories Rohit Sharma

Cape Town: Skipper Rohit Sharma rated India’s series-equalling, seven- wicket victory here on Thursday as “one of their best” in the longest format, placing it right up there with the historic win against Australia at Gabba in 2021. Riding on a terrific exhibition of fast bowling by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, both combining to […]

Slams double standards of ICC match referees in rating pitches

Cape Town: India captain Rohit Sharma urged the ICC match referees to take a more “neutral” approach on rating pitches outside the Indian sub-continent after leading his team to victory in the shortest ever Test match on a bouncy Newlands track. India beat South Africa by seven wickets in a match that lasted only 106.2 […]

Under-14 Cosco Tournament concludes in Kulgam

KULGAM: Under 14 Cosco tournament, organised by Rural Development Department Kulgam at newly constructed Aadpora playfield culminated on Thursday with the final match played between Aadpora and Aamnoo teams. The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr.Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat graced the occasion as chief guest and distributed awards among the teams and best performing players. He also […]

People from all walks of life get together to bid adieu to Sandeep Chattoo

Jammu: Hundreds of people from all walks of life including sports personalities bid adieu to Sandeep Chattoo, a prominent businessman and the owner of Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC), as he was cremated here on Tuesday. Chattoo, 57, died in Gurugram on Sunday after suffering a heart attack. He is survived by his mother, wife, […]

T20 WC: Agarkar likely to speak to Rohit, Kohli

30-odd players could be monitored during IPL New Delhi: The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will have some sleepless nights before selecting the squad for T20s against Afghanistan with veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli keen to play the World Cup in June. Both Rohit and Kohli have not played in the shortest format for India […]

Winter cricket championship’ concludes at Karnah; Haji Nard Panchayat wins final

Chamkote (Karnah): Hundreds of spectators on Tuesday witnessed the grand finale of the winter cricket Championship at the Army Cricket Ground Chamkote Karnah. Haji Nard Panchayat won the final match by defeating the ‘Batpora Gunner’ team in a thrilling match. The Chief Guest was Deputy Commander, 104 Infantry Brigade, Karan Pathak, and other dignitaries present […]

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