Vani Kapoor makes cut in Finnish Open
NEW DELHI: Indian golfer Vani Kapoor made the cut in the Viaplay Ladies Finnish Open after making a jump of eight places to lie tied 14th at the end of second round in Messila, Finland. Vani shot an even par score in round 2 at the Messila Golf Club. Vani’s two rounds of 75 and […]
Danish Farooq: Kashmir’s next star footballer in the making
Danish has got potential to play in Europe:Shamim Meraj ,owner Real Kashmir FC
Srinagar: Every football fan in Kashmir has heard about two star footballers of Kashmir Mehrajudin Wadoo and Ishafq Ahmad,both played at international level .But, now latest talent in Kashmir, Danish farooq of Real Kashmir FC Is emerging as a next star footballer of Kashmir after Ishafq and Wadoo. Srinagar boy Danish farooq (22) 6 feet […]
Inzamam brushes off criticism, says young team has potential
LAHORE: Pakistan cricket team chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq has said that the young team, currently completing their UK tour, have potential to become a world-class group of players. Brushing off criticism over sending a young and inexperienced team for the UK tour, the former cricketer told Geo News on Friday that he is satisfied with the […]
Ronaldo return inspires Portugal past Algeria
Lisbon, Jun 8 : With talisman Cristiano Ronaldo back in the side, Portugal strolled to a 3-0 win over Algeria in a World Cup warm-up match in Lisbon. A brace from Paris Saint-Germain forward Goncalo Guedes, who spent last season on loan at Valencia, and another strike from Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes secured a […]
Virat Kohli set to receive Polly Umrigar award
New Delhi: Following his phenomenal showing in the past two seasons, India skipper Virat Kohli will be presented with the prestigious Polly Umrigar award for the best international cricketer (2016-17 and 2017-18) at the BCCI Awards to be held in Bengaluru on Tuesday, the board announced on Thursday. The Board of Control for Cricket in […]
Kandi Reds Thrash Wagila-XI
Kandi T10 Cricket Talent Hunt Thindima 2018*
By: Zeeshan Srinagar: Stunning bowling performance of Adil Ahmad and Rahil led Kandi Reds to a thumping victory over Wagila-XI at Affarwat Stadium Thindima here. After being put to bat first, Kandi Reds set a total off 77 runs on board for the loss of 7 wickets in allotted 10 overs. Rashid was the highest […]
No pressure, no expectations as Halep eyes fourth Slam final
Paris, June 7: Simona Halep insists she feels “no pressure, no expectation” as she looks to reach a fourth Grand Slam final at the French Open. The 26-year-old Romanian tackles 2016 Roland Garros winner and reigning Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza for a place in Saturday’s final. World number one Halep was runner-up in Paris in […]
New Zealand cricket coach Mike Hesson quits
WELLINGTON: Mike Hesson stunned New Zealand cricket on Thursday by announcing he will step down as coach at the end of next month, less than a year out from the World Cup. The 43-year-old, who was appointed to the role in 2012, is to leave the job on July 31. He said in a statement […]
Salah’s Iraqi lookalike dreams of football glory
Baghdad, June 7: With his black beard, curly hair and football shirt, Iraqi striker Hussein Ali is often mistaken for one of the world’s top players: Egypt’s Mohamed Salah. In the Iraqi capital Baghdad, 20-year-old Ali is frequently stopped in his working-class Hurriya neighbourhood by people wanting a photograph with their idol. Although he is […]
Morgan warms up for Australia series with Middlesex ton
London, June 7: England captain Eoin Morgan was in the runs ahead of the forthcoming limited-overs series against Australia with a century for Middlesex against Gloucestershire in county cricket’s One-Day Cup. Morgan struck seven fours and five sixes in a 69-ball innings of exactly 100 in Bristol before he holed out in the deep off […]
