Team India wears black armbands in memory of Bishan Singh Bedi

Lucknow: The Indian cricket team on Sunday wore black armbands during their World Cup clash against England in the memory of the legendary spinner and former captain Bishan Singh Bedi, who died on October 23. “Team India will be wearing Black Armbands today in memory of the legendary Bishan Singh Bedi who passed away on […]

J&K athletes shine in National Games

Srinagar: Backed by some fantastic performances in the 37th National Games currently underway in Goa, the athletes from J&K have emerged as a force to reckon with. While it all began with bagging of silver medal in rhythmic gymnastics by the J&K in the team championship led ably by Shivangi, Sneha Dewan, Himnai Gupta, and […]

J&K UT Thang-Ta Championship 2023 concludes with remarkable success

Srinagar: The J&K UT Thang-Ta Championship 2023 culminated on Saturday at the Multipurpose Indoor Hall Polo Ground, Srinagar, witnessing an outstanding display of skill and dedication from over 450 participants hailing from various regions of Jammu and Kashmir. The event drew contestants from areas such as Jammu, Udhampur, Samba, Doda, Kishtwar, Reasi, Rajouri, Pooch, Kupwara, […]

Netherlands thrash Bangladesh by 87 runs in another WC upset

Kolkata: Netherlands pacers Paul van Meekeren and Bas de Leede struck with a vengeance to thrash Bangladesh by 87 runs and cause another upset in the World Cup here on Saturday. Bangladesh’s chances of making it to the semifinals are effectively over after suffering their fifth consecutive loss in six games. The Dutch, who had […]

Pak players fined 20% of match fee for slow over-rate against SA

Chennai: Pakistan players have been fined 20 percent of their match fee for maintaining slow over-rate against South Africa in a World Cup league game which they lost by a solitary wicket. According an ICC media release, “Match Referee Richie Richardson imposed the sanction after Babar Azam’s side was ruled to be four overs short […]

India defeat hosts Malaysia 3-1 in Sultan of Johor Cup hockey tournament

Johor Bahru (Malaysia): Goals from Aditya Lalage, Amandeep Lakra and Rohit helped Indian colts decimate hosts Malaysia 3-1 in the Sultan of Johor Cup tournament here on Saturday. After drawing their opening match against Pakistan, the Uttam Singh-led India junior side was in its elements and took the lead in the 28th minute through Lalage, […]

Armless archer Sheetal from J&K first Indian woman to win two gold in single Asian Para Games

Country’s tally touches record 99 Hangzhou: Teenaged armless archer Sheetal Devi became the first Indian woman to win two gold medals in a single edition of the Asian Para Games as the country’s record haul swelled to 99 on the penultimate day of competitions here on Friday. India won 17 medals, including seven gold, with […]

South Africa defeat Pakistan by one wicket in World Cup thriller

New Delhi: South Africa clinched a thrilling victory over Pakistan by defeating the Men in Green by just one wicket while chasing a 271-run target in a crucial World Cup match on Friday. Tail-ender Keshav Maharaj sealed the victory with a boundary against Muhammad Nawaz when the Proteas required just four runs. Shaheen Shah Afridi […]

Paytm to be official sponsor of 37th National Games

Panaji: One97 Communications Ltd (OCL), owner of brand Paytm, on Friday announced that it is the official sponsor for the National Games being held in Goa. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the National Games at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda. Abhay Sharma, chief business officer, payment, said Paytm is the official sponsor of the […]

Non performance of IPL stars have contributed to England’s spectacular slide

Lucknow: Besides England’s all or nothing approach, the below-par performance of their IPL stars has contributed to the defending champions’ catastrophic campaign in the World Cup thus far. As former captain Nasser Hussain pointed out after England’s fourth loss in five games, there is little point looking for scapegoats for the team’s shambolic run. A […]

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