Kohli disappointed despite amassing highest IPL runs
Mumbai: Virat Kohli became the highest run-getter in Indian Premier League during his 92-run innings against Mumbai Indians but the star batsman said it doesn’t really matter as his effort couldn’t ensure a victory for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Kohli’s 62-ball knock went in vain as RCB finished at 167-9 in 20 overs while chasing MI’s […]
Neymar out until at least May 17, eyes ‘dream’ World Cup
Sao Paulo: Brazilian superstar Neymar said that he won’t be back playing at least until the second half of May, when he is scheduled to have his final medical exam following foot surgery. “There isn’t an exact date yet. I have the last exam, if I’m not mistaken, I’m not sure, on May 17,” the […]
CA denies reports of Langer’s appointment as head coach
Sydney: Cricket Australia (CA) says reports claiming Justin Langer will replace Darren Lehmann as the national team’s head coach are premature. On Wednesday, the West Australian said former Australia opener Langer will be the man to succeed Lehmann, who stepped down in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal despite being cleared of having any knowledge […]
Nishikori beats Medvedev to reach Monte Carlo last 16
Monte Carlo: Japan`s Kei Nishikori continued his comeback from injury with an impressive 7-5, 6-2 win over Russian Daniil Medvedev on Wednesday to reach the Monte Carlo Masters third round. The former world number four, who has struggled over the last year with a right wrist injury, followed up his first-round victory against Tomas Berdych […]
There`s something wrong with the society: Mehbooba Mufti on Kathua rape case
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday lamented that something was wrong with a society where men indulge in rape and murder of a child who is a manifestation of the Mother Goddess. Referring to the shocking abduction, gang rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Kathua in January, the Chief […]
21 killed in MP accident
Bhopal: At least 21 members of a wedding party were killed when a mini truck in which they were travelling fell into the Son river in Madhya Pradesh’s Sidhi district, an official said on Wednesday. The accident, which also injured 22 others, occurred late on Tuesday when the driver lost control of the vehicle while […]
Syrian state media report new missile attack in Homs region
Beirut, Apr 17 (AP) Syrian state-run media reported that the country’s air defences confronted a new “aggression,” shooting down missiles over the central region of Homs early today. The reports did not say who carried out the pre-dawn strikes. The government-run Syrian Central Media said the missiles targeted the Shayrat air base in Homs. Earlier […]
Alam not selected on merit, claims Inzamam
Lahore: Pakistan chief selector Inzamamul Haq on Tuesday has rejected criticism for not selecting left-handed batsman Fawad Alam for the upcoming Test tour of Ireland and England in May. Alam, who has a first-class average of 55.36 in 145 matches, the best in the history of Pakistan’s domestic cricket, was once again overlooked in the […]
Chief Secretary reviews progress on implementation of JK Juvenile Justice Act
JAMMU, APRIL 17: Chief Secretary, B B Vyas today chaired a meeting to review the progress on implementation of J&K, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2013 and rules thereto viz a viz roll out of Integrated Child Protection Scheme (ICPS) in the state. The meeting was attended by Special Director General of […]
Narine takes 100th IPL wicket in emphatic win
Kolkata: Sunil Narine took his 100th Indian Premier League wicket and Andre Russell produced another blitz in Kolkata Knight Riders’ 71-run drubbing of Delhi Daredevils at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday. Narine failed with the bat after being sent in to open, but the West Indies spinner more than made up for it with […]
