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  • Our body language was disappointing, lack of all-round options affecting balance: Kohli

    Nov 27, 2020

    Sydney: India skipper Virat Kohli questioned his team's body language after the opening ODI loss to Australia and said Hardik Pandya not being fit to bowl is affecting the side's balance as he doesn't have enough all-rounders at his disposal. India made a dismal start to their tour of Australia, losing the first ODI by 66 runs here, chasing a mammoth 375-run target after Aaron Finch and Steve Smith smashed hundreds for the hosts.

  • Six Pakistan cricketers test positive for COVID, training put on hold; NZC alleges protocol breach

    Nov 26, 2020

    Christchurch, Nov 26: Six touring Pakistan cricketers have tested positive for COVID-19 here, New Zealand Cricket announced on Thursday, alleging a breach of the bio-secure protocol by the visitors who have been asked not train in quarantine and issued a "final warning". A jumbo 53-strong Pakistan squad, led by Babar Azam, arrived in New Zealand on Tuesday and is serving a mandatory 14-day quarantine period as per COVID-19 protocol.

  • It will be tough to ignore split captaincy calls if Rohit does well in Australia: Shoaib Akhtar

    Nov 18, 2020

    New Delhi, Nov 18: Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar feels Rohit Sharma leading the Indian Test team against Australia in Virat Kohli's absence is a no brainer and the-much awaited series will be his "best chance" to stake a claim for captaincy in one of the limited-overs formats. Calls have been growing for spilt captaincy in the Indian team since Rohit led Mumbai Indians to a fifth title in the IPL.

  • Time to remove Kohli from RCB captaincy, feels Gautam Gambhir

    Nov 07, 2020

    New Delhi: Former India opener and two-time IPL champion skipper Gautam Gambhir feels Virat Kohli's non-performance as Royal Challengers Bangalore captain should lead to his removal from the hot seat as it is now a question of accountability.

  • Rohit may have lost touch, we will take advantage of that: Dhawan

    Nov 04, 2020

    Dubai: Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma may have lost a bit of touch due to an injury-forced absence and Delhi Capitals would look to exploit that when the two teams clash in the IPL Qualifier, says opener, Shikhar Dhawan. A left hamstring injury kept Rohit out of action for nearly two weeks before he came back for the game against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

  • Dhoni confirms he has not played his last game for CSK

    Nov 01, 2020

    Abu Dhabi, Nov 1: Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be back in the IPL next year. The World Cup-winning captain confirmed it himself at the toss of Chennai Super Kings' final game of the season here on Sunday. Dhoni made the customary toss tradition a memorable one for his countess fans by confirming that he will be back in the yellow jersey next season.

  • SBCC clinched Navreh Premier League trophy by defeating RSCC

    Oct 26, 2020

    Jammu, October 26: Sai Baba Cricket Club (SBCC) clinched Narveh Premier League trophy by defeating Rajiv-Sameer Cricket Club (RSCC) during the final match at sprawling Country Cricket Stadium, Ambgorta on Sunday. The ‘Veteran Tournament’ was organised by Navreh Cricket Club in which 10 teams participated. The teams were divided into two pool groups of 5-teams each.

  • Kapil Dev suffers heart attack: says on road to recovery after angioplasty

    Oct 23, 2020

    New Delhi: India's first World Cup-winning cricket captain Kapil Dev underwent angioplasty after suffering a heart attack but is "well on the road to recovery" and likely to be discharged in the next couple of days. The 61-year-old, who is based in Delhi's Sundar Nagar area, complained of chest pain on Thursday following which he was taken to Fortis Escorts Heart Institute emergency department in Okhla. "Kapil Dev suffered a heart attack.

  • 9 players 3 officials breach bio-bubble in Pakistan's T20 competition

    Oct 16, 2020

    Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday said as many as nine players, including a few from the national team, and three officials breached its bio-secure bubble during the ongoing National T20 Cup in Rawalpindi. Furious at the violation of its COVID-19 protocols at a hotel in Rawalpindi, the PCB said any player or official breaking the bio-bubble in future will face immediate expulsion from the tournament.

  • I am very sure about my role when playing for Australia, it changes frequently in IPL: Maxwell

    Oct 13, 2020

    New Delhi, Oct 13 : Australian big-hitter Glenn Maxwell has attributed his inconsistent run in the IPL over eight seasons to frequent changes in his role, something that is very clear to him when playing for his country. The 31-year-old Kings XI Punjab batsman came to the IPL on the back of a successful tour of England, where he smashed a 90-ball 108 batting at number seven to script a memorable series-winning run chase alongside Alex Carey.

  • Faltering CSK up against SRH with resurrection in mind

    Oct 12, 2020

    Dubai, Oct 12: Time is fast running out for the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings, a team which desperately needs its batting to click when it takes on Sunrisers Hyderabad here on Tuesday in a battle to keep its IPL hopes alive. The three-time champions and last edition's runner-up, CSK are seeking a revival of fortunes after suffering five defeats in seven games.

  • Ganderbal police organizes Cricket tournament

    Oct 04, 2020

    Srinagar, October 04: In order to inculcate & promote sports spirit among the youth and build healthy Police-Public relations, besides taking forward youth friendly policing initiative particularly in rural areas, Ganderbal Police is going to organize Cricket tournament-2020.

  • I am not a gifted player, it's all about hard and smart work: Iyer

    Oct 04, 2020

    Sharjah, October 04: Delhi Capitals skipper Shreyas Iyer doesn't consider himself a "gifted player" and has attributed all those big sixes against Kolkata Knight Riders to the enormous "hard and smart work" that he had put in the gym sessions. Iyer hit 88 off 38 balls with six sixes and seven fours in Delhi's 18-run win over KKR in an IPL game here on Saturday.

  • Cricket tourney for specially abled begins at Anantnag

    Sep 27, 2020

    Anantnag, September 27: The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Anantnag, Ghulam Hassan Sheikh today inaugurated cricket tournament for specially abled players here. The tournament is being organised by district administration in collaboration with Humanity Welfare, an NGO working for the welfare of specially abled persons.

  • Plan was to play shots along the ground: Shaw

    Sep 26, 2020

    Dubai, September 26: Young opener Prithvi Shaw, who starred in Delhi Capitals' victory over Chennai Super Kings, says his plan was to play along the ground and avoid "silly mistakes" after failing to make an impact in the first match. Shaw was dismissed for five in DC's campaign opener against Kings XI Punjab but the 20-year-old made amends with a fluent 64 off 43 balls on Friday to lay the foundation of the team's 44-run victory against CSK.

  • NM Volleyball Championship-2020 concludes in Bandipora

    Sep 25, 2020

    Bandipora, September 25: Nadim Memorial Volleyball Championship-2020 concluded here, with Aragam Volleyball team winning the title. The Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bandipora, Zahoor Ahmad Mir who was also Chief Guest on the occasion distributed prizes among the winners. The tournament was played on a double knockout basis. In the nail biting finish Aragam won the title by defeating Saderkoot Bala by 3-0.

  • RCB skipper Kohli fined Rs 12 lakh for slow over-rate

    Sep 25, 2020

    Dubai, September 25: Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli has been fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League match against Kings XI Punjab here. RCB were thrashed by 97 runs in the match on Thursday night. "As it was his team's first offence of the season under the IPL's Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Mr.

  • Nepal's legendary mountaineer Ang Rita Sherpa dies

    Sep 21, 2020

    By Shirish B Pradhan Kathmandu, September 21: Ang Rita Sherpa, the legendary Nepalese mountaineer who scaled the world's highest mountain peak, Mt Everest, 10 times without bottled oxygen, died here on Monday at the age of 72, the country's Mountaineering Association said. Rita, who was nicknamed the 'Snow Leopard' due to his adventures, was suffering from various diseases, including liver dysfunction.

  • Youth of JK full of talent; have immense potential: Lt Governor

    Sep 20, 2020

    SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that the youth of J&K have immense potential and can play a significant role in bringing positive change. He said this while inaugurating the Police Premier League Cricket Tournament at Cricket Stadium, Sonawar, here today. Addressing the gathering in the stadium, Lt Governor expressed delight to see the sports culture in Srinagar.

  • Suresh Raina to set up cricket academy in JK

    Sep 19, 2020

    Srinagar, Sep 19: Former India cricketer Suresh Raina would set up a cricket academy in Jammu and Kashmir to train aspiring cricketers, particularly youngsters from remote areas of the union territory, an official spokesman said on Friday.

  • Suneet inaugurates YSS selection trial camp

    Sep 18, 2020

    Jammu, September 18: Department of Youth Services and Sports (YSS) conducted a selection trial camp across Jammu city. Corporate Ward No 9, Suneet Raina inaugurated the camp. The Department of YSS held the selection trails at different spots of Jammu for boys. Trails were held for various sports including Cricket, Football, Kho-kho, Volleyball, and Badminton under AAG for boys only.

  • After US Open run, Shapovalov piling up more wins in Rome

    Sep 18, 2020

    Rome, September 18: From singles to doubles, hard courts to clay courts, North America to Europe, Denis Shapovalov just keeps playing and, for the most part, winning. After spending more than 22 hours on court over the previous two weeks at the U.S. Open, where he reached the quarterfinals in both singles and doubles, Shapovalov is still going strong after crossing the Atlantic.

  • Inter-zone District Level Volleyball competitions held at Reasi

    Sep 17, 2020

    Reasi, September 17: After successful completion of Inter-zone District Level Competitions in Football, Cricket and Kho Kho events, Department of Youth Services and Sports Reasi today kick started the 4Th event Inter-zone Volleyball Tournament, here at General Zorawar Singh Sports Stadium (Reasi).

  • Team now more acceptive of bio-bubble, empty stands won't lead to drop in intensity: Kohli

    Sep 17, 2020

    Dubai, September 17: Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli on Thursday said his teammates have become "acceptive" of living in the IPL bio-bubble and there is no "desperation" for a change of environment as they approach the tournament proper from September 19. Royal Challengers Bangalore landed in the UAE on August 21 and have been training for more than two weeks, including some intra-squad practice games.

  • Maxwell, Carey star as Australia beats England in ODI series

    Sep 17, 2020

    Manchester, September 17: Glenn Maxwell and Alex Carey struck centuries in a 212-run stand to help Australia reach a record target of 303 at Old Trafford with two balls remaining and secure a one-day international series win over England.

  • Advisor Khan takes stock of progress of works at Multipurpose Indoor Sports Hall Polo Ground

    Sep 16, 2020

    Srinagar, September 16: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan today took stock of progress of works at Multipurpose Indoor Sports Hall Polo Ground. Advisor Khan inspected various sections of the sports facility and had a firsthand stock of the ongoing works there. On the occasion, he enquired about the sports courts and the type of sports among other categories of indoor sports which would be played at the hall.

  • Watching Dhoni back would be a delight: Sehwag on IPL

    Sep 16, 2020

    Mumbai, September 16: Virender Sehwag expects this year's IPL to be "extra special" and a major reason for that is Mahendra Singh Dhoni getting back on the pitch after announcing his international retirement following a year-long sabbatical from the game. The IPL will get underway from September 19 in the UAE, moved out of India due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Langer regrets not discussing Australia's BLM stance more

    Sep 15, 2020

    Manchester, September 15: Australia cricket coach Justin Langer regrets there were not more conversations among the squad about taking a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement before matches on the ongoing white-ball tour of England.

  • DDC Reasi inaugurates U-19 Cricket Tournament

    Sep 09, 2020

    Raesi, September 09: District Level Inter Zonal U-19 Cricket Tournament was today inaugurated by District Development Commissioner, Indu Kanwal Chib here at a simple but impressive function. The tournament is being organised as a part of Annual calendar of activities by District Youth Services & Sports department. All the Standard Operation Procedures are being strictly followed during the conduct of the tournament.

  • WinZO closes series B; Brings global gaming investors to India for the first time

    Sep 09, 2020

    Jammu, September 09: With the goal of disrupting Bharat’s vernacular entertainment, WinZO has announced its $18MM Series B investment round led by global interactive entertainment fund, Makers Fund based in Singapore, and New York based Courtside Ventures. Both funds are making their first ever investment in India through WinZO.

  • Sarmad inspects development works at Bakshi Stadium

    Sep 08, 2020

    Srinagar, September 8: Secretary, Youth Services and Sports (YSS), Sarmad Hafeez, visited Bakshi Stadium and inspected several ongoing development works being executed in there. Project Manager NPCCL, Amit Pandita, briefed about the progress on works being executed by National Project Construction Corporation Limited (NPCCL).

  • Never had ego issues about IPL auctions, even a player like Amla went unsold: Pujara

    Sep 08, 2020

    By Kushan Sarkar New Delhi, September 08: IPL auctions are always "tricky" terrain and going unsold does not make Cheteshwar Pujara a frustrated cricketer as he fights the public perception of being a red-ball specialist. There are players who have had similar strike-rates (110 approx) but got picked by franchises but architect of India's historic series-win in Australia in 2018-19 has been left high and dry.

  • I have pulled out of IPL due to personal reasons, want to be with family: Harbhajan

    Sep 04, 2020

    By Kushan Sarkar New Delhi, September 04: Senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Friday became the second high-profile name to pull out of this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) owing to "personal reasons", saying he has informed the Chennai Super Kings team management about his decision. The 40-year-old, who has been a part of CSK during the past two seasons is currently in Jalandhar, Punjab with his family and requested privacy.

  • I just want to play and I am fine, says Anwar Ali after tests

    Sep 03, 2020

    By Abhishek Hore New Delhi, September 03 | Standing at the crossroads, Anwar Ali, in between his blood test and CT scan on Thursday said, "I just want to play football". The U-17 World Cup star's career has been left hanging in the balance ever since he was diagnosed with a congenital heart condition last year.

  • England, Australia renew cricket rivalry in T20 series

    Sep 03, 2020

    Southampton, September 03: Denied a Twenty20 World Cup this year because of the coronavirus outbreak, cricket fans might have the next best thing in the upcoming days. A series between England and Australia. They are the top two teams in the T20 world rankings Australia is No. 1 and their fierce sporting rivalry is deep-rooted. They also have some of the most explosive batsmen and fastest bowlers in world cricket.

  • Lack of fans will have no effect on Tour de France: Wiggins

    Sep 03, 2020

    By Amit Kumar Das New Delhi, September 03: Olympic cycling great Sir Bradley Wiggins believes absence of fans will have no impact on the result of the ongoing Tour de France race, which began last week after being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual three-week showpiece was originally scheduled to take place from June 27 to July 19 but was rescheduled and started on August 29 in Nice, France.

  • Sindhu withdraws from Uber Cup due to 'personal reasons', doubtful for Denmark Open

    Sep 02, 2020

    New Delhi, September 02: World champion P V Sindhu has pulled out of next month's Thomas and Uber Cup Finals due to "personal reasons" and could also miss the subsequent Super 750 tournaments in Denmark. The Thomas and Uber Cup Finals, scheduled to be held from October 3 to 11 in Aarhus, Denmark is the first tournament in the revised calender, which was launched by the sport's governing body BWF last week.

  • That was my life's biggest thrill but it lasted two seconds: Bindra on Olympic gold

    Aug 31, 2020

    New Delhi, August 31: Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra says the thrill -- the biggest of his life -- lasted merely two seconds after his gold at Beijing Games where relief was the first and only emotion he felt despite scripting history. A web series titled 'The Finish Line' has been conceptualised to relive eight defining moments of Indian sports through the athletes themselves.

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