Dubai, April 24: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday revealed the regional winners in the 2023 edition of the ICC Development Awards, highlighting the remarkable success stories to have taken place in emerging cricket nations during the 2023 calendar year. The ICC Development Awards were established in 2002 to celebrate the world-leading initiatives and...
Srinagar, Apr 18 : Kashmiri batmakers are overjoyed as the willow bat has made its debut in the Women’s International Cricket. GR8 Sports India Pvt. Ltd., one of the leading manufacturers of Kashmir willow cricket bats, announced that its bats and equipment are being used by about half a dozen international cricketers of the West...
Dhaka, Apr 16: Bangladesh have added former Pakistan spinner Mushtaq Ahmed to their coaching staff ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Mushtaq will join the Bangladesh Men’s team as the spin bowling coach ahead of the T20I series against Zimbabwe and will continue in the role until the end of the ICC...
Jammu, Apr 15: Jammu and Kashmir skaters earned laurels to the Union Territory by claiming the overall third spot with 21 medals in the 67th SGFI National Roller Skating Championship held at Satna, Madhya Pradesh, from April 11 to 15. As per the information received here, Jammu and Kashmir emerged as the overall second-runner-up in...
Al Amerat (Oman), Apr 13: Nepal all-rounder Dipendra Singh Airee became the third batter to hit six sixes in an over in T20Is. Nepal’s 24-year-old all-rounder smashed six sixes in an over in the ACC Men’s T20I Premier Cup clash against Qatar in Al Amerat on Saturday. Airee joined Yuvraj Singh and Kieron Pollard to...
Perth, Apr 13: In a tightly contested fifth and final match of the five-game Test series, the Indian Men’s Hockey Team suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat against Australia. Harmanpreet Singh (4′) and Boby Singh Dhami (53’) found the back of the net for India, while Jeremy Hayward (20’), Ky Willott (38’) and Tim Brand (39’)...
Karachi, Apr 9: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have announced several coaching changes ahead of the upcoming home T20I series against New Zealand, in preparation for T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and West Indies. Former international all-rounder Azhar Mahmood has been unveiled as the new head coach, and will be joined by Mohammad...
Mullanpur, April 8: The stage is set for an exciting clash as Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad gear up to face each other at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday. With Hyderabad holding the advantage with 14 wins out of 21 matches, they will aim to maintain their dominance. However, Punjab...
Hyderabad, April 4: In the upcoming IPL 2024 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Friday, both teams will be looking to secure a crucial victory. Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Pat Cummins, have shown glimpses of their potential with some impressive performances, despite having...
Srinagar, Mar 30: NEROCA FC’s struggle throughout the I-League season culminated in relegation following their 3-0 defeat to Real Kashmir FC at the TRC Football Turf here on Saturday. Goals from Real Kashmir’s Gnohere Krizo, Hyder Yousuf and Shaher Shaheen sealed the fate of NEROCA FC in the league. This loss left the Orange Brigade...
Amstelveen, Mar 29: Ireland and Scotland are set to tour the Netherlands for a tri-nation T20I series in May, prior to the marquee event which commences on June 1. The series will be played from May 18 to 24 in Amstelveen before the teams head to the USA and the West Indies for the T20...
Ankara, Mar 27 : Istanbul will host the fourth edition of the European Games in 2027, Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu said on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, the Executive Committee of the European Olympic Committees (EOC ExCOM) awarded the fourth edition of the games to Istanbul. “Today we feel enthusiasm for a historic day in the...
Cape Town, Mar 26: Fast bowling sensations Gerald Coetzee and Nandre Burger made it to Cricket South Africa’s player contracts for 2024/25. Coetzee, who shone in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India with 20 wickets, the most by a South Africa player, and Nandre Burger, who enjoyed a special debut Test series...
Jammu, Mar 24: The former employees of Jammu and Kashmir Sports Council on Sunday sought intervention of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for early disbursal of the pension of which they are deprived. Notably, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is also president of J&K Sports Council. As per handout issued by the J&K Sports Council Welfare...
Lahore, Mar 23: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Chairman Shaharyar Khan. Khan, who served as Chairman for two terms and also worked as team manager for the Pakistan National Men’s team, passed away here on Friday at the age of 89. The PCB acknowledged his significant contributions...
Washington, Mar 22: Lionel Scaloni said Thursday that talks with senior players, including Lionel Messi, had rekindled his enthusiasm to remain manager of Argentina’s national team after a year that he described as “difficult”. In November, Scaloni revealed he was considering leaving his job following the Albiceleste’s 1-0 victory over Brazil in their FIFA World...
Chennai, Mar 21: Flamboyant young opener Rituraj Gaekwad was on Thursday evening appointed as the new captain of five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the IPL 2024 edition. He takes over from iconic skipper M S Dhoni, who had led the team since its inception to five title wins, including in the last edition....
Dhaka, Mar 18: Bangladesh has named a strong 15-member squad for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Sylhet, which begins on March 22. Wicketkeeper batter and former captain Litton Das returns to the Bangladesh Test side after he missed the previous series against New Zealand due to paternity leave. Litton, who was the captain...
Hoshiarpur, Mar 18: In a spectacular display of skill and determination, 15-year-old badminton sensation Tanvi Sharma from Hoshiarpur in Punjab has captured the attention of the Nation by clinching a gold medal at the Senior Asian Championship (SAC) held in Malaysia. Prime Minister extended his heartfelt congratulations to the young athlete, recognizing her outstanding achievement...
Islamabad, Mar 16 : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said it would host a one-day international (ODI) triangular series for the first time in 20 years, with New Zealand and South Africa set to tour the country in February 2025. A PCB statement revealed on Friday that the decision was made during a meeting between...
Geneva, Mar 15: The FIFA Council unanimously approved the Annual Report 2023 and the increase of investment in football development to 2.25 billion U.S. dollars, the world football governing body announced on Thursday. FIFA confirmed that the budget for the 2023-2026 cycle is almost seven times as much as the investment in the development programs...