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India and Pakistan are all set to clash for the second time in the 2023 Asia Cup, this time at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The first match between the two teams seemed set to cough up a thriller after India's remarkable fightback batting first but the Pakistan chase never happened due to rain. With showers playing a major role in the rest of the matches as well, the tournament organisers have announced that a reserve day would be kept for this fixture alone, reported Hindustan Times. This decision has been met with much backlash, including from Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha himself, but it does look like this reserve day will now be used after all considering the weather predictions coming in with just hours to go for the match. According to AccuWea...

Rubia Syed Sheikh, a 29-year-old female cricketer from Badasgam village of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district has been called up by the Gujarat Giants for the upcoming season of the Women's Indian Premier League (IPL). Rubia is an all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace. She has been playing cricket since 2012 and has represented Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) for the last ten years. She has also played in the Ranji Trophy and Senior Women's T-20. Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) over the phone, Rubia said, “I received a call from officials who told me that I will be part of the IPL team Gujarat Giants for the upcoming season.” Rubia said her father, Ghulam Qadir Sheikh, a fruit businessman, has always believed in her ...

In a remarkable initiative to promote sports and empower women, the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army proudly inaugrated the the Kashmir Women's Cricket League on August 19th. The league showcased the cricketing prowess of talented women from the region. The inaugural ceremony, held on August 19th, saw over 500 enthusiastic students from various schools in the area gathering to witness the excitement and fervor of the game. Mr. Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Region graced the occasion as the chief guest, emphasizing the significance of sports in fostering a sense of unity and empowerment. This event marked a significant step in promoting sports, women's empowerment, and unity in the region. The Chinar Corps of the Indian Army extends its gratitude to the particip...

A 38-year-old man died of a cardiac arrest while playing volleyball match at Naidkhai village of Sonawari in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Saturday late evening. An official told news agency— Kashmir Scroll that a man identified as Bilal Ahmed Wani (38), son of Mohammad Afzal Wani resident of Naidkhai died while playing volleyball match at SKB ground Naidkhai soon after he complained about severe pain in the chest. He said Wani was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital CHC Sumbal , where doctors declared him dead on arrival—

A youth from Anantnag district in south Kashmir is set to represent India in the upcoming Softball Asia Cup (Men) championship, set to take place in Japan. Rohil Rashid, a resident of Anantnag’s Takiya Behram Shah, has been chosen by hand to play for the senior men's Indian squad in the eagerly awaited international Softball Asia Cup competition that begins on June 25 in Kochi, Japan. Hailing from a humble background, Rohil who is a teenager has been enthusiastic about Softball since his early childhood days. "I gave my best effort during the tryouts in Odisha and was successful in earning a position on the team. Since I was little, I have participated in the under-14 division of this game. I'm appreciative that the Softball General Secretary and the Secretary of the Sports Counci...

A man from Srinagar has been accused of sexually harassing his minor relative after which Police has arrested him. An official said that Police on Thursday arrested a 48-year-old man for allegedly sexually harassing 13-year-old female relative in central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. He said that the accused identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Khan (48 Yrs), a resident of Chanapora was arrested on the charges of sexually harassing his 13-year-old female relativein the central Kashmir district. FIR 40/ 2023 in POCSO act registered at Chanpora Police Station, the official said. This is the third such incident reported from Kashmir valley during the past 24 hours. On Wednesday, One Arabic teacher in Holy Faith School, Rawalpora namely Satar Beigh (42) R/o Gurez, Bandipora was arrested f...

Cricket expert and former England skipper, Nasser Hussain has suggested that the Indian top order batters should learn some tips on how to deal with pacers from Pakistan’s Babar Azam, reported Indian Express. Speaking to Sky Sports after India’s defeat to Australia in the World Test Championship, Nasser said,“Really disappointed with the Indian batters, their fans might come after me for saying this, but I think Indian top order needs to look at Babar Azam and Kane Williamson on how to play the pacers when ball is moving around. Both of them do it so late.” India suffered defeat on Sunday in the World Test Championship final, falling to Australia by a score of 209 runs. Team India’s last seven wickets fell meekly for just 70 runs. India lost the World Test Championship finals for ...

Amid the ongoing craze for T-20 cricket in the valley, a local cricket body in the HMT Zainakote area here has organised a Test match series to review the longer format of the game for the cricketers. A senior member of the Cricket Association Zainakote, Shabir Ahmad told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the initiative is aimed at introducing young cricketers towards the longer format of the game. At the initial level, we have roped in four teams, he said. “This is for those aspiring cricketers who want to make cricket their career and for them, we have introduced the Test series so that they can excel at the bigger platforms,” Shabir said. Touseef Ramzan, a young player, said while they take part in trials during the major events of the JKCA or BCCI, they struggle...

Suhail Dar A 20 year old Kashmiri Sikh girl has won a bronze medal at the recently concluded National Gatka Championship. Identified as Harleen Kaur, a student of second year in B.sc, the 20-year-old girl who hails from Hutmurah area of Anantnag bagged the bronze medal in the championship held in Punjab's Chandigarh. Harjeet Singh Grewal, President, NGAI, announced said that the 11th National Championship and the Second Federation Cup featured young sports lovers from from at least 20 states. He also said that in order to continue the preparations of the players for the big ticket tournaments, the national level competition of the first Champions Trophy would be held in Kurukshetra in September in collaboration with the Haryanvi Gatka Association. With an aim to revive, pres...