Faf du Plessis commands respect, says Virat Kohli
Banglore: Royal Challengers Banglore veteran Virat Kohli says Faf du Plessis’s solid leadership skills was a key reason that they planned to grab his services for the upcoming IPL edition. Kohli, who has been with Royal Challengers right from the first edition in 2008 and as full-time captain since 2013, relinquished captaincy after last year’s […]
Russia loses 3rd soccer ruling at CAS ahead of World Cup playoffs
Lausaane: The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Monday dismissed a third request by the Russian soccer federation for urgent rulings to freeze FIFA and UEFA decisions before World Cup playoffs begin this week. The latest challenge was against a decision by FIFA leaders on March 8 to award Poland a bye into a playoff […]
Advisor Bhatnagar tees off JTGC Golf Champion Cup 2022
JAMMU: Jammu Tawi Golf Course in collaboration with Directorate of Tourism Department, Jammu, organized Golf Champion Cup, 2022, here the other day. The tourney was teed off by Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, R R Bhatnagar. The event was participated by 106 people who were honoured with goodie bags by Secretary, Jammu Tawi Golf Course. Advisor […]
West Indies, England draw another test on flat pitch
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS: The West Indies and England drew a second straight test on Sunday in Barbados, leaving their series to be decided in the third and final test in Grenada. England didn’t declare its second innings until during the lunch break, when it was 185-6 and led by 281 runs at Kensington Oval. That offered […]
6th National Snowshoe championship concludes in Gulmarg
Director Tourism gives away prizes
Srinagar: The 6th National SnowShoe Championship concluded at Gulmarg on Sunday. The championship that was organised by J&K SnowShoe Association in collaboration with Directorate of Tourism Kashmir and under the auspices of SnowShoe Federation of India concluded on Sunday with the conduct of sprint events and medal ceremony held at IISM Gulmarg. Director Tourism Kashmir […]
Permanent saliva ban not a big deal, says Pat Cummins
Lahore: Australia Test skipper Pat Cummins says since the impact of precautionary prohibition on use of saliva for shining the ball was not as huge as anticipated, a permanent ban on its usage will not be a “big deal” for the seam bowlers. Saliva application was barred by the ICC in view of the COVID-19 […]
Shane Warne’s family and friends say goodbye at private funeral
Melbourne: Shane Warne’s family and friends have attended a private funeral in his hometown of Melbourne to pay their final respects to the cricketing legend. Warne’s three children, parents and friends including retired Test captains Mark Taylor and Allan Border and former England skipper Michael Vaughan, were among about 80 guests at the service on […]
Sri Lanka to host Asia Cup T20 tournament from Aug 27 to Sept11
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will host the Asia Cup T20 tournament from August 27 to September 11, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced on Saturday after its annual general meeting here. All five Test teams of the continent — India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and hosts Sri Lanka — will feature in the tournament, along with one […]
Jay Shah’s term as ACC president extended by one year
COLOMBO: BCCI secretary Jay Shah’s tenure as president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) was on Saturday unanimously extended by a year at its annual general meeting here. Shah had taken over the reins of the ACC in January last year from Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan, making him the youngest administrator to […]
Indian Wells: Iga Swiatek, Maria Sakkari advance to final
Indian Wells: Iga Swiatek rallied from a break down in each set to beat Simona Halep 7-6 (6), 6-4 on Friday night and reach the final of the BNP Paribas Open. Maria Sakkari outlasted defending champion Paula Badosa 6-2, 4-6, 6-1 and will play Swiatek in Sunday’s final. Swiatek is assured of reaching a new […]
