SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Mountaineering Association of Jammu & Kashmir (MAJK) organized a two-day district-level sport climbing competition at the J&K Tourism Sport Climbing Wall in Nowgam, Srinagar, for four districts of the Kashmir Valley: Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama, and Shopian. The event’s first day saw enthusiastic participation from young athletes across these districts. The competition […]
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Mohammad Yousuf resigns from PCB selection committee citing ‘personal reasons’
ISLAMABAD — Former batting maestro Mohammad Yousuf on Sunday announced his resignation from the cricket selection committee, citing “personal reasons”. In March, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced a “reorganised” men’s national selection committee comprising seven members with equal powers. He said that the committee would no longer have a chairman and all […]
Pakistan veteran umpire Aleem Dar to retire at end of 2024-25 domestic season
ISLAMABAD — Aleem Dar, widely regarded as one of the world’s most respected and admired cricket umpires, will retire at the end of the 2024-25 domestic season, concluding a career that has spanned nearly a quarter of a century. A true gentleman both on and off the field, Aleem is also a three-time winner of […]
Pakistan: ICC delegation satisfied over arrangements for Champions Trophy 2025
ISLAMABAD — The International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation called on Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi here to discuss preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. A detailed discussion on security arrangements for the tournament also took place in the meeting, said a press release. The ICC delegation included ICC Senior Manager Events Sarah […]
ICC delegation to discuss tentative schedule of Champions Trophy with PCB
NEW DELHI — An ICC delegation, which is due to visit Pakistan this month to ascertain the preparations for the Champions Trophy, will also discuss the tentative schedule of the event with the Pakistan Cricket Board. A source aware of developments said the PCB had still not been informed how many ICC officials were coming […]
2023 ODI World Cup in India generated economic impact of USD 1.39 billion: ICC
DUBAI — The 2023 ODI World Cup in India created an “economic impact” of USD 1.39 billion with tourism among the biggest beneficiaries, according to a report released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday. The Economic Impact Assessment conducted by Nielsen for the ICC, claimed that the mega-event held in October-November last year […]
JKCA case: ED plea in Srinagar court seeking addition of fresh charges against Farooq Abdullah
SRINAGAR — The Enforcement Directorate has filed an application before a court in Srinagar seeking addition of two fresh criminal charges against former chief minister Farooq Abdullah and others in the JKCA money laundering case that was quashed by the Jammu and Kashmir High Court last month. Official sources said the agency recently submitted its […]
ICC delegation to visit Pakistan to take stock of Champions trophy preparations
NEW DELHI — The International Cricket Council (ICC) team is expected to visit Pakistan in the coming weeks to take stock of preparations for next year’s Champions Trophy, scheduled to be hosted in Pakistan. As per the Sports Tak report, the ICC delegation is likely to come to Pakistan in the next few days (maximum […]
Mohammad Rizwan likely to replace Babar Azam as captain
LAHORE — Amid captaincy crisis in Pakistan cricket team, wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan has emerged as the hot contender for the post of captaincy, initially for the white ball cricket only. Sources told Geo News that Babar’s not being given the opportunity to lead in the Champions One-Day Cup was an indication that he might […]
Pakistan drop to lowest ICC Test ranking since 1965
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan hit rock bottom after dropping to eighth position in the latest ICC Test Rankings, their lowest since 1965. The series of setbacks continued for Pakistan following their historic whitewash against Bangladesh in their two-match home Test series. It was the first instance when Pakistan tasted the sour flavour of defeat against Bangladesh […]