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Australian judge reinstates tennis star Djokovic’s visa

Australian judge reinstates tennis star Djokovic’s visa

MELBOURNE:  An Australian judge has reinstated tennis star Novak Djokovic’s visa, which was cancelled after his arrival last week because he is unvaccinated. Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly also ordered the government on Monday to release Djokovic from Melbourne hotel quarantine within 30 minutes of his decision. Government lawyer Christopher Tran told the judge after […]

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England clings on for a draw in dramatic Test

England clings on for a draw in dramatic Test

SYDNEY: England’s tailenders resisted Australia’s bowlers in fading light Sunday to clinch a draw on a dramatic final day of the fourth Test in fading light at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Jack Leach, Stuart Broad and then Jimmy Anderson batted out the final 10 overs under immense pressure, after Pat Cummins and Scott Boland took […]

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Ash Barty wins in Adelaide, Rafael Nadal in Melbourne

Ash Barty wins in Adelaide, Rafael Nadal in Melbourne

Melbourn: Top-ranked Ash Barty won her second Adelaide International title in three years with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Elena Rybakina on Sunday. Rafael Nadal also added another title to his illustrious career, capturing at least one ATP title for the 19th consecutive year. The top-seeded Nadal beat American Maxime Cressy, 7-6 (6), 6-3 at […]

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NZ/BAN 2nd Test: Tom Latham’s 186* propels Black Caps on Day 1

NZ/BAN 2nd Test: Tom Latham’s 186* propels Black Caps on Day 1

Christchurch: New Zealand promised to bounce back quickly from its first-test loss to Bangladesh and captain Tom Latham redeemed the pledge with a commanding unbeaten century Sunday on the first day of the second Test. Latham lost the toss for the sixth time while standing in as captain for Kane Williamson and had to bat […]

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Winter Olympics-bound Arif Khan included in TOPS, granted Rs 17.46 lakh for training

Winter Olympics-bound Arif Khan included in TOPS, granted Rs 17.46 lakh for training

New Delhi: Winter Olympics-bound Arif Khan has been granted a financial support of Rs 17.46 lakhs for his training in Europe after his inclusion in the TOPS Core group, the Sports Ministry said on Friday. The 31-year-old Khan is the first Indian athlete to qualify for two events at the Winter Olympic Games, scheduled to […]

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J&K Govt formulates Rules for ‘outstanding sportspersons’

J&K Govt formulates Rules for ‘outstanding sportspersons’

Rules stipulates appointment of sportspersons to gazetted, other jobs

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has issued the Jammu and Kashmir Appointment of Outstanding Sportspersons Rules, 2022 through a notification by the General Administration Department. In a press conference held today, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor and Vice-Chairperson JK Sports Council, Farooq Khan formally announced the new Rules, which have been framed under the aegis […]

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Jonny Bairstow century highlights ‘Pink’ Day 3 of 4th Ashes Test

Jonny Bairstow century highlights ‘Pink’ Day 3 of 4th Ashes Test

Sydney: A brave century by Jonny Bairstow and a half-century for Ben Stokes helped England claw its way back to 258-7 after a terrible start to the third day of the fourth Ashes Test Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Bairstow scored the tourists’ first century in its seventh innings this series to headline a […]

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Dravid hints at ‘conversations’ with Pant over timing of his shots

Dravid hints at ‘conversations’ with Pant over timing of his shots

JOHANNESBURG: India head coach Rahul Dravid has hinted at having a conversation with wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant over the timing of his shots, including the wild slog that led to his dismissal in the second innings of the lost second Test against South Africa here. Speaking to media after India’s seven-wicket defeat on January 6, […]

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Govt committed to provide world-class sports infrastructure in J&K: Farooq Khan

Govt committed to provide world-class sports infrastructure in J&K: Farooq Khan

Reviews CAPEX Budget of YSS, Sports Council

JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan, today chaired a meeting to review the CAPEX Budget for 2021-22 of Youth Services & Sports Department and J&K Sports Council. The meeting in detail discussed the physical and financial status of various projects including mega projects being executed in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by […]

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Usman Khawaja’s century lifts Australia on Day 2

Usman Khawaja’s century lifts Australia on Day 2

Ashes, 4th Test: Day 2

Sydney: Usman Khawaja’s ninth test century lifted Australia to an imposing 416-8 declared before England’s openers survived a nervous five overs to be 13 without loss at the end of the second day of the fourth Ashes Test. Playing his first test since 2019 and only in the team because of Travis Head’s positive test […]