New Delhi, Oct 12 Kuldeep Yadav once again showed why he remains India’s most lethal spin weapon in home conditions, as his artistry with flight and turn tore through the West Indies batting order on the third morning of the second Test at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. By lunch, West Indies were tottering at 217...
India are set to meet Pakistan in the Women’s World Cup at R Premdasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Hyderabad: India and Pakistan are all set to face each other for the fourth time in recent times. They have already met thrice in the men’s Asia Cup 2025, but this time the fixture will take place...
Ahmedabad, Oct 4: In a significant transition move, opener Shubman Gill was on Saturday named captain of the Indian ODI team for the upcoming tour of Australia, replacing senior batter Rohit Sharma at the helm. Rohit, along with Virat Kohli, has been named in the 15-member squad announced by the BCCI, signalling a gradual shift...
Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma inked multiple records during his half-century against Sri Lanka in the last Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2025. The left-handed batter amassed 61 runs from 31 balls with a strike rate of 196.77 in the match played at the Dubai International Stadium. His knock included eight boundaries and two sixes. The...
DUBAI, Sep 25: India has filed an official complaint with the ICC against Pakistan cricketers Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan for their provocative gestures during the two sides’ Asia Cup Super 4 game here last Sunday. It is reliably learnt that the BCCI filed the complaint against the duo on Wednesday and ICC is in...
Dubai, Sept 22: India captain Suryakumar Yadav, while speaking after India’s emphatic Asia Cup Super Fours win over Pakistan, gently sought to steer the conversation away from the well-worn theme of an India–Pakistan “rivalry”. Responding to a question on whether Pakistan had raised their standards compared to last week’s heavy defeat, Suryakumar said, “I would...
Dubai, Sept 22 : India opener Abhishek Sharma, adjudged Player of the Match, said his knock was driven by determination to stand up for his side after sensing provocation from the opposition. “Today was pretty simple — the way they were coming out to us without any reason, I did not like it at all. That’s...
Dubai, Sept 19 (UNI) Sri Lanka will walk into the Super Fours of the Asia Cup 2025 with the assurance of a side that has done most things right so far. Having won all three league matches — the latest a composed six-wicket victory over Afghanistan — Charith Asalanka’s team have set themselves up as...
DUBAI, Sep 17: Pakistan’s cricket team on Wednesday refused to leave its hotel for the must-win Asia Cup group match against the UAE after the country’s demand to have Andy Pycroft removed as match referee was rejected for a second time by the ICC. Pakistan had held Pycroft responsible for the embarrassment it faced after...
Abu Dhabi, Sept 12 : Bangladesh enter their fifth match of the Asia Cup 2025 T20 tournament against Sri Lanka at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium with a significant psychological advantage tomorrow. The visitors hold the upper hand, having defeated Sri Lanka 2-1 in a T20I series in July 2025, and their current momentum makes them...
Skipper Suryakuamr Yadav will be keen to get some runs under his belt and lead from the Dubai: Suryakumar Yadav-led India will be keen to start their Asia Cup 2025 campaign on a winning note as they face minnows United Arab Emirates in a league stage clash at the Dubai International Stadium here this evening. India...
Baramulla, Sept 8 : Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin on Monday said that the development of cricket in Jammu and Kashmir is possible only when an elected body takes charge of the game in the region. Speaking during his visit to Baramulla, Azharuddin said cricket cannot progress under ad-hoc arrangements. “You can’t run an association...
Addresses National Sports Day 2025 celebrations at Jammu SRINAGAR/ JAMMU, AUGUST 29: Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Satish Sharma today said that National Sports Day is a reminder of the values of discipline and unity that sports bring into our lives. The Minister said this while addressing the National Sports Day celebrations at KK Hakku Stadium Jammu to commemorate the the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand. Speaking on the occasion, the...
Zurich, Aug 29: Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra acknowledged that his timing was off in the Diamond League Finals in which he finished second but he is hopeful of hitting his strides at the World Championships next month in Tokyo, where he is the defending champion. The two-time Olympic medallist finished runner-up in the...
Kabul, Aug 24 : Afghanistan have announced their Asia Cup squad mixed with seasoned campaigners and emerging players all set to be led by their star player Rashid Khan. The team will take on Hong Kong, China in the opening game of the tournament, beginning from September 9. Before their Asia Cup campaign begins, Afghanistan...
Mumbai, Aug 24 : Cheteshwar Pujara, India’s Test batting star, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 36-year old, who was a part of India’s historic Test series triumph in Australia, took to social media to announced his retirement. “Wearing the Indian jersey, singing the anthem, and trying my best each time...
Srinagar, Aug 23 : The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Sports Council believes that the ongoing Khelo India Water Sports Festival (KIWSF) 2025 being hosted here will help dispel misconceptions that Jammu and Kashmir is unsafe for travel and business. Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Sports Council Nuzhat Gul, in an interview to UNI said...
Srinagar, Aug 19 The inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival 2025 is being seen as a life-changer for many. While locals who win their daily bread through tourism are looking forward to the event because it will bring a lot of visitors from all across the country, Jammu and Kashmir athletes see this as a...
Lahore, Aug 17: Pakistan selectors on Sunday left out seasoned batters Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan while announcing their 17-member squad for the tri-series in the UAE later this month followed by the Asia Cup. The PCB announced the squad on its website featuring senior fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammed Wasim and left-arm bowler...
Jahangeer Ganaie Bijbehara, Aug 13 : Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a remarkable transformation in sports infrastructure over the last five years, paving the way for a vibrant sports ecosystem that is inspiring lakhs of youth to actively participate in games at various levels. Speaking during the...
Manchester, July 28:) Star wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been officially ruled out of the ongoing Test series against England, India head coach Gautam Gambhir confirmed today, even as he praised Pant’s unmatched grit and character displayed during the campaign. “Rishabh has already been ruled out of the series,” Gambhir said, ending speculation about a potential...