Thapa, Panghal make winning start in National Boxing C’ships

Shillong: Six-time Asian Championships medallist Shiva Thapa (63.5kg) and World Championships silver medallist Amit Panghal (51kg) on Tuesday made a winning start to their campaign in the Men’s National Boxing Championships here. Assam’s Thapa, who was made to work hard for his 4-3 split decision win by Abhinash Jamwal from Himachal Pradesh, will now take […]

PCB in deadlock with ACC on demanding add’l compensation for chartered flights during Asia Cup

Karachi: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was on Tuesday caught in a deadlock with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for demanding additional compensation on organising chartered flights between Pakistan and Sri Lanka during the Asia Cup, which it co-hosted in August-September. The Asia Cup 2023 was organised in a hybrid model in Pakistan and Sri Lanka […]

Sri Lankan President sacks sports minister after he says his ‘life is at risk’

Colombo: Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday sacked Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe, hours after he claimed that his “life is at risk” for “highlighting corruption” in the country’s chaotic cricket administration and said that if anything happens to him, the president and his chief of staff should be held responsible. Ranasinghe was handed the […]

Islamia College crowned champions of Yousuf Memorial Cricket Tournament

Clinches title with convincing victory Srinagar: In a thrilling final showdown, Islamia College emerged victorious in the Yousuf Memorial Cricket Tournament held at the Islamia College Cricket Field on Saturday, November 25. The host team faced off against ASC in a highly anticipated match. Winning the toss, Islamia College elected to bat first, setting the […]

Kashmir Youth Football Championship 2023 culminates with exciting finals

Srinagar: The dust has settled, but the echoes of an extraordinary Srinagar Youth Football Championship final played on Monday at Bakshi Stadium, continue to resonate. In a display of skill, passion and unwavering determination, the Championship unfolded as a testament of talent in youth of Kashmir. This was a unique event where both girls and […]

Six-team tennis ball cricket league in T10 format to be organised in March

Mumbai: A six-team tennis ball league in T10 format comprising a total of 19 matches will be organised here from March 2-9 next year, with all games to be played inside cricket stadiums. The league, named Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), will feature franchise-owned teams that will represent Mumbai (Maharashtra), Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana), […]

Gujarat Titans appoint Shubman as captain, team respects Pandya’s decision to move to MI

New Delhi: Gujarat Titans on Monday appointed Shubman Gill as their captain for the 2024 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) following Hardik Pandya’s decision to move back to Mumbai Indians. The Gujarat Titans will receive Rs 15 crore from MI for the all-cash trade deal apart from a hefty undisclosed transfer fee, a […]

India will be serious challenger for 2024 T20 World Cup title: Shastri

Mumbai: Former head coach Ravi Shastri firmly believes that India will be a “serious challenger” in the next year’s T20 World Cup due to a strong nucleus in the shortest format but reminded that rising to the occasion in knockout games is a must to emerge triumphant. It has been more than a week since […]

Gujarat Titans retain Hardik Pandya as captain for IPL 2024

Mumbai let go of Archer, KKR release Shardul New Delhi: Gujarat Titans on Sunday retained premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya as their captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, amid speculations that he could join Mumbai Indians ahead of the December 19 auction. Pandya had joined Gujarat Titans as their captain in 2022 and […]

Pak cricketers unhappy with chief selector for not issuing NOCs to play in foreign leagues

Karachi: Several Pakistani cricketers are reportedly unhappy with PCB chief selector Wahab Riaz for delaying the issuance of NOCs to players to compete in foreign leagues, such as the Big Bash League in Australia, leading to tension between the two sides. Sources close to the players said that all-rounder Imad Wasim had decided to end […]

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