In 7 decades, cricket due to JKCA’s failure goes for a six in State: Parvez Rasool
Srinagar,: In last seven decades, the cricket in the State due to the failure of Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) had gone for a six as the association failed to make infrastructure available in the State, said Parvez Rasool an ace cricketer. “The infrastructure available in the State was not even the five per […]
PCB Cricket Committee to take decision on splitting Pakistan’s captaincy
Karachi: Splitting the captaincy and inviting fresh applications for the national team coach and other support staff will be on the agenda when the PCB’s Cricket Committee meets later this month to review Pakistan’s debacle in the World Cup. Though the Pakistan Cricket Board is tight-lipped on the dates for the Cricket Committee meeting, sources […]
‘I see no reason why NZ can’t be competing for title in 2023 World Cup’: Vettori
London: Spin great Daniel Vettori is optimistic of New Zealand competing for title in the 2023 World Cup, preferring to look ahead instead of brooding over the gut-wrenching defeat to England in Sunday’s final. Heartbroken New Zealand fans expressed pride Monday in the Black Caps’ fighting spirit after defeat to England in the World Cup […]
England’s Jofra Archer grieved during cricket World Cup after cousin was shot dead
London: England star Jofra Archer was grieving over the death of his cousin in Barbados during his team’s incredible success at the Cricket World Cup. Ashantio Blackman, 24, was shot dead outside his home in St Philip the day after England’s World Cup campaign started with a win over South Africa in May. Despite the […]
Governor expresses grief over death of cricketer during match, announces ex-gratia
Srinagar;Governor Satya Pal Malik has expressed grief and shock over the unfortunate death of a young cricketer who died while playing a cricket match in Anantnag district. In a condolence message, Governor has conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved family and prayed for peace to the departed soul. Governor has announced an ex-gratia of Rs […]
JKFA Annual League Football Tournament: J&K Bank defeats Novelty Sports
Srinagar: In the ongoing State Annual League Football tournament two matches were played at Synthetic Turf TRC Ground on Tuesday. The Ist Match of Super Div was played between Jahangir Sports and Saffalo FC, Jahangir Sports defeated Saffalo FC by Two goals to Nil. Sameer Ahmad and Wajahat scored for Jahangir Sports. Both the teams […]
World Cup semi-final : New Zealand defeat India by 18 runs
Mumbai: Chasing a target of 240, India made the worst start of the tournament, losing heavy hitters Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Lokesh Rahul early. The team now rely on their Achilles’ heel of the tournament, which is the middle order batting.Earlier, New Zealand made 28 more runs in the remaining 23 deliveries, to take their total to […]
Pak qualifying for 2019 CWC semis, like climbing Everest without oxygen
ISLAMABAD: Former cricketers believe Pakistan road to qualification for the 2019 Cricket World Cup semifinals, is just like climbing Mount Everest without a tank of oxygen. As for CWC semis qualification, Pakistan needs to beat Bangladesh by a margin of over 300 runs on Friday, to trump New Zealand. Pakistan should bat first and must […]
‘Special to play Davis Cup in Pakistan’, says India’s top player
NEW DELHI: India’s Prajnesh Gunneswaran admits that being his country’s top tennis star places him under an obligation to play a Davis Cup tie against bitter rivals Pakistan. India has been drawn to face their neighbors in Islamabad in September with a prize of being able to contest the World Group qualifiers at stake. It […]
ICC CWC’19: Babar Azam becomes 2nd fast to reach 3000 ODI runs
Mumbai: On June 26, an inconsistent Pakistan side beat an unbeaten New Zealand side to keep its hopes of reaching the semis alive. Pakistan rode on 24-year-old Babar Azam who scored an unbeaten 101 to guide his team to its third victory. However, while Azam was guiding his team home, the aggressive batsman also broke few […]