India beat New Zealand in final, defend T20 World Cup title
Ahmedabad, Mar 8 (PTI) India produced a batting spectacle of rare ferocity to overwhelm New Zealand by 96 runs in the summit clash and defend the T20 World Cup title after posting a record total here on Sunday. Powered by a blazing 89 from Sanju Samson and explosive half-centuries from Abhishek Sharma (52) and Ishan […]
‘Remarkable triumph’: PM Modi congratulates Indian team for winning T20 World Cup
New Delhi, Mar 8 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated the Indian team on winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and said the remarkable triumph reflects exceptional skills, determination and teamwork. India won the T20 World Cup, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final held in Ahmedabad. “Champions! Congratulations to […]
Hope India wins T20 World Cup by comfortable margin: CM Omar
Jammu: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed hope that India will register a comfortable victory in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand in Ahmedabad on Sunday to retain the trophy. “We hope that India will win big (on Sunday). In the semifinal against England, it was a bit of a heart-stopping moment […]
History in Making: J&K inch close to maiden Ranji title
CM Omar reaches Hubballi to cheer team JK Hubballi (Karnataka): A by-the-book pacer Auqib Nabi and an unorthodox opener Qamran Iqbal blended their skills to place Jammu and Kashmir in a prime position to lift their maiden Ranji Trophy title against Karnataka on the penultimate day of the five-day final here on Friday. Iqbal […]
Ranji Trophy Finals: Abid Nabi puts J&K in commanding position against Karnataka
Hubballi: India’s latest pace sensation Aqib Nabi rocked Karnataka’s star-studded top-order with a sensational opening spell as Jammu and Kashmir took a vice-like grip on the Ranji Trophy final despite Mayank Agarwal’s defiant hundred here on Thursday. At stumps on the third day, eight-time champions Karnataka were placed at 220 for five, trailing the visitors […]
BJP MLA calls for use of AI in sports trials for fair selections
Jammu: BJP MLA Devyani Rana on Friday suggested the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) during selection in sports trials in Jammu and Kashmir to promote transparency and ensure that the most deserving athletes are chosen. Demanding transparency in sports trials, reports and livestreaming, Rana stated that AI tools could significantly improve sports training and performance […]
J&K enter maiden Ranji Trophy semifinals after Auqib Nabi’s 12-wicket haul
Indore: Fuelled by pacer Auqib Nabi’s heroics, Jammu & Kashmir stormed into the Ranji Trophy semifinals for the first time since their maiden appearance 67 years ago with a 56-run win over former champions Madhya Pradesh here on Monday. The 29-year-old pacer stole the show with a career-best 12-wicket haul, making a strong case for […]
Devyani Rana flags off special Olympics athletes for National Championship
Jammu: MLA Nagrota, Devyani Rana, Sunday flagged off a contingent of Special Olympics Athletes under the aegis of Special Olympics Bharat – J&K Union Territory, who have been selected to represent J&K at the Special Olympics Bharat National Athletics Championship. The athletes secured their selection through outstanding performances at the State Games 2025 and will […]
CM Omar Abdullah lauds JK athletes on Khelo India Beach Games success
Srinagar, Jan 11 (PTI) Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday hailed athletes from Jammu and Kashmir for emerging as the overall men’s champions in Pencak Silat at the Khelo India Beach Games. The six-day Khelo India Beach Games, held at the iconic Blue Flag-certified Ghoghla Beach in Diu, concluded on Saturday. “Chief Minister hailed the […]
Historic Vijay Merchant Trophy win : CM felicitates victorious J&K under-16 cricket team
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Thursday morning interacted with the victorious Jammu and Kashmir under-16 cricket team after they clinched the Vijay Merchant Trophy (Plate Group) title, marking a historic achievement for Jammu and Kashmir. The Chief Minister met each player individually and enquired about their personal as well as team performance. Expressing his admiration […]