Launches Cricket League to uplift local talent Rehan Qayoom Mir Srinagar, Apr 17 : Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan on Thursday said Kashmir’s youth have unmatched passion for cricket, but lack consistent opportunities and infrastructure to excel. Speaking at the launch of the EPIC Victory Cricket League (EVCL) in Srinagar, Pathan according to the news...
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BCCI Cracks Whip, Abhishek Nayyar, Fielding Coach, Sacked After Disappointing Australia Tour
Mumbai, Apr 17: Following a disappointing performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia, India has decided to remove assistant coach Abhishek Nayar and fielding coach T Dilip. BCCI sources informed that assistant Batting coach Abhishek Naiyyar, fielding coach T Dilip, and Strength and Conditioning coach Soham Desai have been removed following India’s poor performance...
KL Rahul: Stamping his authority in white ball formats in style
Bengaluru, Apr 11: From being panned as a stat-padder, who lacked intent from the word go to being a toast of tricky chases, KL Rahul has turned the wheels in a manner only a batter blessed with skill-set as his can. He printed the latest blueprint of his growth chart with an unbeaten 93 off...
J&K DYSS calendar of activities for 2025-26 to focus on fairness, transparency in selection of players, teams
Jammu, Mar 26: To fulfill the dream of making Jammu and Kashmir government of making the region a sporting hub, the Department of Youth Services and Sports (DYSS) on Wednesday has released the Calendar of Activities for the year 2025-26 with major focus on fairness and transparency in the selection of players and teams. As...
Team India To Get Rs 58 Crore Cash Reward From BCCI For CT Victory
New Delhi, Mar 20: The BCCI announced a cash reward of Rs 58 crore for the Indian cricket team that won the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this month in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final to grab their third Champions Trophy title. The financial windfall will cover...
All-rounder Axar Patel named Delhi Capitals Captain for IPL 2025
New Delhi — India all-rounder Axar Patel was on Friday appointed captain of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025, replacing Rishabh Pant, who exited the franchise before the mega auction. Axar, 31, has been with DC since 2019 and was retained for INR 16.50 crore. While his IPL captaincy experience is limited, he led Gujarat in...
Australian Grand Prix: Hamilton fifth in Melbourne with Leclerc fastest
Melbourne, Mar 14 Lewis Hamilton was fifth fastest for his new Ferrari team as the Formula 1 season began at the Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton was 0.42 seconds slower than his team-mate Charles Leclerc, who set the pace ahead of the McLarens of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in Friday practice at Albert Park. Leclerc...
J&K’s five Gymnasts selected for Int’l Rhythmic C’ship
JAMMU, Mar 14: Five talented gymnasts from Jammu and Kashmir have been selected to represent India in the upcoming World Cup, European Championships and Asian Championships in Rhythmic Gymnastics.During the two-day selection trials held at the Gymnastics Academy at M A Stadium, Jammu, J&K’s star gymnasts Muskan Rana, Manya and Vaibhavi Sharma were selected in...
Former India all rounder Syed Abid Ali dies in US
Chennai, Mar 12 (UNI) Former all rounder Syed Abid Ali, who had hit the winning runs for India in their landmark Test win at The Oval in 1971, died at California in US on Wednesday evening. He was 83. The Indian cricketing folklore will remember the winning runs hit by Abid Ali in the third...
In Assembly, MLAs question allotment of land to Sri Lankan cricketer in J&K
Jammu, Mar 08: Members of the Legislative Assembly on Saturday questioned the “allotment” of land to a Sri Lankan cricketer in Jammu & Kashmir. During the Question Hour, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer(KNO),CPI(M) MLA Muhammad Yosouf Tarigami said that a Sri Lankan cricketer has been allotted land in Kathua. “How this allotment has been...
Rohit must aim for bigger scores, can take game away from opposition: Gavaskar
New Delhi, Mar 7: Legendary Sunil Gavaskar believes Rohit Sharma should not be content with scoring just 25-30 runs and must focus on building longer innings, as his presence at the crease can have a game-changing impact for India. In ODI cricket, the Indian skipper has embraced an aggressive approach to give India quick starts,...
Sports minister to hold two-day ‘chintan shivir’ on India’s Olympic preparations
Hyderabad, Mar 6: Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a two-day meeting with his state-level counterparts, senior administrators, and key government officials here to “exchange ideas and craft a roadmap” for India’s Olympic preparations. The March 7-8 gathering will be held at Kanha Shanti Vanam in the city. India is eyeing a double digit...
Excited athletes eagerly waiting to participate in Khelo India Winter Games at Gulmarg
Srinagar, Mar 5 (UNI) The picturesque ski resort of Gulmarg is all set to host the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) with the athletes excited and eagerly waiting to participate in the mega event. Gulmarg has transformed into a winter wonderland following recent heavy snowfall, prompting authorities to reschedule the mega event to March 9....
Steve Smith announces retirement from ODI cricket
Sydney, Mar 5 (UNI) In the aftermath of Australia’s Champions Trophy exit, stand-in captain Steve Smith has announced his retirement from the ODI format. The two-time ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup winner will continue to play Test and T20I cricket for Australia, but his side’s narrow loss to India in the Champions Trophy semi-finals on...
‘The moments you dream of’ says Shane Watson on Champions Trophy knockouts
Dubai, Mar 4 (UNI) Champions Trophy winner Shane Watson concedes that the tournament continues to create special memories – and that even special ones await with the semi-finals and the final set to be played this week. Watson was part of the Australia squad that won the competition in 2006 and 2009 – and he...
India captain Rohit denies Dubai base gives his team edge over Australia
Dubai, Mar 4 (UNI) India captain Rohit Sharma has dismissed suggestions that his team has had an unfair advantage by being allowed to play all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai. India have spent the Champions Trophy in Dubai, whereas Australia have just flown in from Pakistan, but skipper Rohit Sharma says, ‘this is not...
Bumrah reflects on stellar 2024 & being crowned ICC Cricketer of Year
Dubai, Feb 26 : India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah capped off a remarkable 2024 by receiving his ICC Awards and Team of The Year caps here. The 31-year-old was named the ICC Men’s Cricketer Of The Year, ICC Men’s Test Player Of The Year and was inducted in the ICC Men’s Test Team Of The...
AUS pacer Starc elaborates on reasons behind Champions Trophy absence
Dubai, Feb 27 : The Australian fast bowler has elaborated on his decision to skip the Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai. Australia quick Mitchell Starc has revealed the main reason why he decided to sit out the current ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Starc was originally named in Australia’s preliminary squad for the eight-team event,...
Jasprit Bumhrah ruled out from India squad for Champions Trophy 2025
Dubai, Feb 12: India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the squad for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, media reports said. Harshit Rana has been named as his replacement, with the lower back injury sustained in January during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy continuing to sideline India’s pace ace, according to an ICC...
Royal Sports Academy Athletes Shine at 1st Jammu & Kashmir Kudo Championship, Clinch 3 Gold & 1 Silver Medal
Srinagar: Royal Sports Academy proudly celebrates the remarkable success of its athletes at the 1st Jammu & Kashmir Kudo Championship, securing three gold medals and one silver medal. Their hard work, perseverance, and passion for the sport have led them to this incredible achievement. CEO of the Academy *Er Suhail Hassan Bhat* extends heartfelt congratulations...