DC Srinagar inaugurates Inter-Zonal District Level Football Tournament for ‘Drug Free Srinagar’
32 School teams across Srinagar participating in Under-19 Boys category SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 01: With an aim to channelise the talent of youth positively, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today inaugurated Inter-Zone District Level Football Tournament for ‘Drug Free Srinagar’ under “Mission Waapsi campaign” at Polo Ground, here. The Tournament has been organized […]
‘Quality’ Afghanistan ready for Asia Cup heavyweights
SHARJAH: Skipper Mohammad Nabi said Afghanistan is ready for the big guns after they became the first team to qualify for the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup following victories over Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. “As a team in this Asia Cup we are showing that Afghanistan have quality batsmen, quality bowlers and quality […]
Mitchell Marsh ruled out of remaining Zimbabwe ODIs, New Zealand series
TOWNSVILLE: All-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been withdrawn from the squad for Australia’s five remaining One-day Internationals in Queensland over the next two weeks because of an ankle injury. Wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis has been called up to replace Marsh for the remaining two matches against Zimbabwe in Towsnville and the three-match series against New Zealand in […]
Babar Azam rues lack of partnerships, hails debutant Naseem
DUBAI: In the end, with his pacers Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf suffering with cramps, Pakistan captain Babar Azam seemed powerless as India powered to a five-wicket victory in a last-over thriller in their Asia Cup Group ‘A’ opener on Sunday. After an explosive six-ball 16 from tailender Shahnawaz Dahani had rescued Pakistan from 128-9 to 147 […]
Asia Cup 2022: Rohit Sharma becomes highest run scorer in T20I cricket
Indian batter Rohit Sharma on Sunday became the highest-run scorer in the T20I format of the game. Rohit accomplished this feat during India’s Asia Cup 2022 campaign opener against Pakistan in Dubai. In the eighth over of India’s innings bowled by Mohammed Nawaz, Rohit hit it big over the long-on region with impeccable timing, sending […]
Stokes, Foakes hit tons as England open up 264-run lead over SA
MANCHESTER: Ben Stokes completed his first century since being appointed England’s permanent captain as he made 103 before wicket-keeper Ben Foakes reached three figures as well to strengthen the hosts’ grip on the second Test against South Africa at Old Trafford. Foakes was a Test-best 113 not out when Stokes declared with England on 415-9, […]
Red-hot Babar Azam to struggling Kohli: Five to watch at Asia Cup 2022
The Asia Cup 2022 begins on Saturday with top cricketers including Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and India superstar Virat Kohli in action in the United Arab Emirates. AFP Sport picks five players to watch in the six-nation tournament, which is an important warm-up for the T20 World Cup in Australia in October. Red-hot Azam With key […]
VVS Laxman named India’s interim coach for Asia Cup
DUBAI: V.V.S. Laxman will take over as India’s interim coach for the Asia Cup after head coach Rahul Dravid tested positive for Covid-19, the country’s cricket board (BCCI) said on Wednesday. Laxman, who is also the head of cricket at the National Cricket Academy, had led the second-string side that beat Zimbabwe in a three-match […]
Ben Stokes feared he might not play again after taking break from cricket
MANCHESTER: England Test captain Ben Stokes on Tuesday said he had feared he might not play again after taking an extended break from cricket last year to focus on his wellbeing. Stokes decided to prioritise his mental health after suffering from a series of panic attacks following the death of his father due to brain […]
Gill’s maiden ton propels India to ODI series clean sweep
HARARE: Shubman Gill struck a maiden One-day International century to steer India to a nervy 13-run victory over hosts Zimbabwe on Monday and complete a clean sweep of their three-match series at the Harare Sports Club. Gill hammered 130 runs off 97 balls as India recovered from a slow start to score an imposing 289 […]
