Pak counting on pace bowlers to dominate Bangladesh
Rawalpindi (Pakistan), Feb 6 : Pakistan’s confidence is boosted by Bangladesh appearing vulnerable without Mushfiqur Rahim and Shakib Al Hasan for the first test starting on Friday. Mushfiqur withdrew from the test because of security concerns, while allrounder Shakib is suspended. Pakistan captain Azhar Ali said on Thursday they must reap the advantage at Pindi […]
‘Thought I’d be fishing in Madeira at 35’- Ronaldo
New Delhi: Juventus star forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 35th birthday on Wednesday. The Portuguese striker is on a scoring spree at the moment, and scored a brace against Firoentina earlier this week. It was the 9th consecutive Serie A game in which the footballer had found the back of the net. But speaking in […]
Leander Paes part of Indian Davis Cup team for Croatia tie
New Delhi: Veteran tennis star Leander Paes has been included in the Indian Davis Cup team that will travel to Zagreb to face Croatia in their World Group Qualifiers, the All India Tennis Association (AITA) announced on Thursday. The tie is scheduled to be held on March 6 and 7. Paes, who announced in January […]
Afghanistan recall Shapoor Zadran for Ireland T20Is
Kabul: Afghanistan have recalled fast bowler Shapoor Zadran for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Ireland. Zadran makes a comeback in national colors after almost one and a half years. The pacer last played a T20I in June 2018 against Bangladesh. The 15-member squad announced by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) selection committee also consists […]
4th skiing course, organised by YSS, concludes at Gulmarg
Gulmarg, February 05: Fourth consecutive skiing course, organised by Youth Service and Sports (YSS), concluded today at Gulmarg. This was for the second time in 2020 that girls took part in a skiing course which was organized by YSS. More than 60 girls from Kulgam, Bandipora, Kuthua, Jammu, Samba and Udhampur participated in the course. […]
Iyer maiden ODI ton goes in vain, Kiwis record first win of India tour
Hamilton, Feb 5: Young batsman Shreyas Iyer’s maiden ODI hundred went in vain as New Zealand defeated India by four wickets in the series-opener, here on Wednesday. Producing a commanding batting performance, India posted a competitive 347 for four but seasoned Ross Taylor anchored the Kiwi chase with an unbeaten 109-run knock. The hosts overhauled […]
Latham’s innings took away momentum from India, says Kohli
Hamilton, Feb 5: Ross Taylor got the hundred but India captain Virat Kohli said it was Tom Latham’s 48-ball 69 that took away the momentum from his side in the high-scoring first ODI against New Zealand here on Wednesday. New Zealand recorded their highest-ever run chase, 348, riding on Ross Taylor’s 84-ball-109 not out and […]
U-19 World Cup: Yashasvi, bowlers help India crush Pakistan by 10 wickets, enter 7th final
Potchefstroom (South Africa), Feb 4: Yashasvi Jaiswal batted like a man among boys while Kartik Tyagi reminded Pakistan of Waqar Younis’ toe-crushing yorkers as defending champions India walloped their arch-rivals by 10 wickets to enter their seventh ICC U-19 World Cup final here on Tuesday. The gulf in class between the two sides was evident […]
J&K sweeps medals as 65th NSG in Sqay concludes
JAMMU, FEB 03: A valedictory function of the 65th National School Games Under-14 and Under-17 Boys and Girls in the discipline of Sqay Martial Art was held at Gymnasium Hall, University of Jammu here today. Addressing the function, Vice Chancellor, University of Jammu, Prof Manoj Dhar, said: “It brings an ecstatic feeling in the minds […]
2 Alpine Skiers selected for Asian Championship
Srinagar, February 03: Two young skiers of Winter Games Association of J&K (WGAJK) have been selected by Ski and Snowboard India (Federation) for upcoming Asian Junior Ski Championship to be held in Iran from 24th February this winter. Zara Hashim of Bemina Srinagar was selected on the basis of securing 1st position in Slalom and […]
