Kohli excited by captaincy challenge

DHAKA: Far from being bogged down by captaincy, Virat Kohli said he is looking forward to leading an under-fire Indian cricket team in the Asia Cup starting tomorrow even though it is a tough position to be in. Kohli has been made stand-in captain for the regional mega-event after regular skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who […]

Replace defensive Dhoni with aggressive Kohli: Ian Chappell

NEW DELHI: Former Australian skipper Ian Chappell feels Virat Kohli should replace Mahendra Singh Dhoni as India’s Test captain as the incumbent is defensive and lets the game “meander along like an absent-minded professor strolling in the park”. Writing in a column for ‘ESPNCricinfo’, Chappell argued for Kohli’s elevation as soon as possible after India’s […]

Distt Police Kargil organize 3 days Archery Tournament

SRINAGAR: A three day Archery Tournament under Civic Action Programme organised by District Police Kargil begin on Sunday at Khree Sultan Choo Sports Stadium Bemathang . On the inaugural function Executive Councilor of Ladakh Hill Development Council, Kargil, Sheikh Hussain Rayesi was Chief Guest. While addressing on the inaugural ceremony, Rayesi appreciated the role of […]

4th Rajiv Gandhi Gold cup football tournament concluded

JAMMU: JK Warrior beat JK Bank in the finals of 4th Rajiv Gandhi Gold cup football tournament Sunday played at Jammu. In the event 21 teams from within and outside the State has participating in the tournament Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services and Sports Taj Mohi-ud-Din distributed prizes among the winners Addressing the concluding […]

U-19 WORLD CUP

SHARJAH: Pakistan have  qualified for the semi-final of Under 19 World Cup by beating Sri Lanka with a big margin of 121 runs in the quarterfinal in Sharjah on Saturday. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Pakistan set a huge target of 280 for Sri Lanka. Skipper Sami Aslam hit two 6s and […]

PHF seeks government help to proceed with planned India series

Lahore: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has sought help from its government to proceed with a bilateral series with India, planned for March-April this year. PHF president Akhtar Rasool told PTI today that the planned six-match series could only be possible if the two governments gave clearances. “We have written to the Ministry of Inter […]

PCB in talks with Kiwi board for ODI series ahead of WC

Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are in talks with New Zealand Cricket to host its team for a five match One-day series prior to the ICC World Cup next year. A senior PCB official told PTI that a proposal had been sent to the New Zealand board as it would help both teams prepare […]

Spirited England show India exit door

DUBAI: Defending champions India were knocked out of the ICC Under-19 World Cup in the quarterfinal by England at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Electing to bat, India posted 221/8 in their 50 overs which was chased down by the English side with five balls and three wickets to spare. India were reeling […]

Pakistan opt out of Azlan Shah Hockey tournament

KUALA LUMPUR: Pakistan have pulled out of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. The Pakistanis informed the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) of their decision on Friday night but did not give any reason for their withdrawal. MHC secretary-general Datuk Johari Abdul Aziz said that they will keep the event a six-nation affair as there is no […]

Dubai Championships: Serena Williams suffers shock defeat

DUBAI: Alize Cornet scored her first career victory over a No. 1 player when she upset Serena Williams 6-4, 6-4 in the Dubai Championships semifinals. The 26th-ranked Cornet’s win ruined the chances of a first all-Williams final anywhere since 2009. Venus Williams defeated eighth-seeded Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 6-2 earlier. Cornet, looking for her fourth career […]