Absolutely fit but can’t risk Siraj as he isn’t ready to play 3rd Test: Virat Kohli
CAPE TOWN: India captain Virat Kohli on Monday said he will return to the team for the series-deciding third Test against South Africa here as he is “absolutely fit” but ruled out the participation of pacer Mohammed Siraj. Kohli, who missed the second Test because of an upper back spasm, had nets with the rest […]
Latham, Boult put Black Caps on course for series-levelling win
Christchurch: New Zealand skipper Tom Latham smashed 252 before Trent Boult and Tim Southee wrecked Bangladesh with the ball to put the hosts on course for a series-levelling victory on day two of the second and final Test in Christchurch on Monday. Smarting from their shock defeat in the series opener at Mount Maunganui, World […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
