MULLANPUR — Jammu and Kashmir seamer Auqib Nabi Dar, whose non-selection in the Indian Test squad invited widespread criticism, has been summoned by the team management along with five others to bowl in the nets ahead of the one-off Test against Afghanistan starting June 6. Besides Auqib, wiry UP leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari, who plays for […]
AHMEDABAD — Royal Challengers Bengaluru became only the third team in history to successfully defend the Indian Premier League title as they beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Only two teams – MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings (2010 and 2011) and […]
DUBAI — Australia have been dealt a setback for their upcoming ODI series against Pakistan, with Mitchell Marsh ruled out due to an ankle injury. In Marsh’s absence, wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis will captain Australia during the three-match series in Pakistan, which begins on May 30. The all-rounder, who was in excellent form during the recent […]
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson is focused on building greater quality and depth within the ODI setup as attention gradually turns towards next year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. “Look, I think with one day cricket with the World Cup in mind, in a year and a half, you know, we have to […]
KARACHI — Former Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir has reportedly become a British citizen after obtaining a United Kingdom passport, potentially making him eligible to feature in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The development gained attention after Amir reshared an Instagram post referring to his change in nationality status. The 34-year-old had earlier hinted at […]
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali was stretchered off after suffering a blow to the head on day one of the second test against Bangladesh in Sylhet on Saturday. Ali landed awkwardly while attempting a return catch in the eighth over, diving to his right off Tanzid Hasan Tamim’s shot. He clutched his head […]
NEW DELHI — Delhi Capitals bowler Lungi Ngidi was rushed to hospital after sustaining a head injury during an Indian Premier League game on Saturday, but the South African is stable and will soon be discharged, organisers said. Chasing a skier offered by Punjab Kings batter Priyank Arya, Ngidi back-pedalled from his mid-off position but […]
JAMMU — GR8 Sports India Private Limited was awarded the prestigious ‘Top Startup of the Year’ title by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir at the Annual Startup Mela held in Jammu on 29th January, 2026. The award was presented by the Chief Minister of the Union Territory of J&K Mr. Omar Abdullah at the […]
DUBAI — The ICC has announced that Scotland will replace Bangladesh at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. It was formally announced on Saturday that Bangladesh will no longer compete in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) refused to participate in the tournament per the published match […]
JAMMU — Several clubs affiliated with the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association have raised objections over the preparation of electoral rolls for the upcoming JKCA elections, alleging violations of the constitution and the exclusion of 16 clubs from the poll process. In October, the Supreme Court appointed Achal Kumar Joti IAS (Retd) as the Electoral […]