LAHORE — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended Fakhar Zaman for two Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches after the batter was found guilty of ball-tampering during Lahore Qalandars’ four-wicket defeat by Karachi Kings on Sunday. The 35-year-old denied the charge and contested it at a disciplinary hearing, but match referee Roshan Mahanama upheld the […]
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PCB fines Naseem Shah over controversial social media post
LAHORE — Pace bowler Naseem Shah has been fined 20 million Pakistani rupees ($71,684) for breaching multiple clauses of his central contract and the Pakistan Cricket Board’s social media guidelines, the PCB said on Monday. The fine followed a post on Shah’s social media account, later deleted, which appeared to criticise Punjab Chief Minister Maryam […]
Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed announces retirement from International Cricket
ISLAMABAD — Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed announced his retirement from international cricket on Sunday bringing an end to a career that lasted almost two decades. The wicketkeeper-batter played all three formats for Pakistan that included 54 Tests, 117 ODIs and 61 T20Is. He scored 6,164 runs across all three formats, which included six centuries […]
Historic Ranji Win: Omar announces Rs 2 crore reward for J&K players, support staff
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced a cash reward of Rs 2 crore for the players and support staff of Jammu and Kashmir team following their historic Ranji Trophy triumph over Karnataka cricket team on their home turf. Congratulating the team on their landmark achievement, the Chief Minister described the victory […]
J&K scripts history, clinch maiden Ranji Trophy title after dominating Karnataka
HUBBALLI — Jammu & Kashmir scripted one of the most remarkable chapters in Indian domestic cricket history, clinching their maiden Ranji Trophy title after securing a decisive first-innings lead and forcing a draw against eight-time champions Karnataka in the final at the Hubli Cricket Ground on Saturday. Led by commanding performances with both bat and […]
J&K opt to bat against Karnataka in maiden Ranji Trophy final
HUBBALLI — Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday elected to bat first against Karnataka in Hubballi in their maiden final of the Ranji Trophy. Karnataka made no changes to their playing XI from their previous match, while Jammu and Kashmir made two changes, bringing in Sahil Lotra and Qamran Iqbal in place of Shubham Khajuria and […]
Gulmarg ready to host 6th Khelo India Winter Games; 400 athletes to compete
SRINAGAR — The famous winter resort of Gulmarg is all set to host the sixth edition of the Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG), with over 400 athletes from across the country expected to participate in the four-day event beginning Monday. Officials said all arrangements have been put in place at the ski resort in north […]
Over 650 compete in Chinar Open Winter Games 2026 at Gulmarg
SRINAGAR — More than 650 participants competed in eight events during the two-day Chinar Open Winter Games 2026, which concluded at Jammu and Kashmir’s renowned ski resort of Gulmarg on Friday. A Srinagar-based defence spokesman said the Chinar Open Winter Games, a flagship initiative of the Indian Army organised under the aegis of the Dagger […]
Khelo India Winter Games to be held at Gulmarg from Feb 23
SRINAGAR — The Khelo India Winter Games, starting from February 23 and to be held at Kashmir’s Gulmarg, will witness participation from more than 700 athletes and officials, officials said. “There has been good snowfall this winter, which is a boost for skiing and sledging activities. Khelo India Winter Games is being held here, and […]
Pakistan agrees to play India at T20 World Cup as government boycott ends
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s cricket team will play its T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 upon the orders of its government, reversing its earlier decision to boycott the game against its old rival, citing geopolitical tensions. “The government of Pakistan hereby directs the Pakistan team to take the field on February 15, 2026, […]









