Jammu and Kahsmir scored 460 in the first innings and then dismissed Hyderabad for 280. In the second innings Hyderabad are 122/2 Hyderabad were 122 for two in their second innings on day three, trailing Jammu and Kashmir by 58 runs after following on in the Ranji Trophy Group C match here on Sunday. (Jammu and Kashmir Post Huge Total Against Hyderabad) Hyderabad, resuming their first innings at 113 for two, were bowled out for 280 courtesy a spirited bowling effort J&K’s Rohit Sharma and Zahoor Sofi, who picked up…
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Cycling event for green cause
Professional cyclists, students from various schools and colleges participated in a cycling event held on the banks of the Dal Lake on Sunday. The event was organised by an event “Impressions event management company”- founded by three students of Kashmir University. “The event, titled “Kashmir Cyclothon” – Pedal For Kashmir, had participants from all over the state of Jammu and Kashmir,” said 23-year-old Usaid Qureshi, the event coordinator. He said the event witnessed huge participation for supporting the cause and making a difference in society. Chief guest for the event…
Read MoreCity boy wins bronze medal in U-14 skating
Raghav Gupta, a student of MHAC School, Nagbani, bagged a bronze medal in the recently concluded under-14 North Zone Skating Championship organised by the CBSE. He clinched the bronze medal in 1,000-metre inline time trial. School principal Alok Betab congratulated Raghav for winning the medal. He hoped that the student would continue to win laurels in the future as well. The principal wished Raghav all the best for the future.
Read MoreAlhamzah seal berth in final of DCL
Alhamzah Super Kings are through to the Final of Khyber Big Downtown Champions League 2015 after Kashmir Royal Stars fell agonisingly short in their first semi final match of this season losing to Kings by five runs in a hard-fought contest at JKCA Ground here on Friday. Royal were well placed at 103 for 1 in 14th over before Saleem Jehangir (1 for 19) and Safdar Ali (1 for 11) bowled some tidy over’s and left Royal’s needing 15 of the last over. Nayeem tried to pull of the match…
Read MoreFIFA U-17 World Cup: Ex-Olympian sees hope in Kashmir valley youth
With the football lovers upbeat over India hosting its maiden FIFA Under-17 World Cup in 2017, former Olympian and football great SS Hakeem today said he was hopeful that Valley youth would get selected to for the marquee event. Hakeem, who was part of the Indian team that participated in 1960 Rome Olympics, also said “much more football” was being played in Kashmir than in other parts of the country. “There is much more football in Kashmir than anywhere else in the country. I have high hopes that selectors will…
Read MoreJK to get a taste of international rugby next year
Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Youth Services and Sports Molvi Imran Raza Ansari said on Tuesday the valley will host an international rugby championship next year. “Kashmir valley will host South Asian Rugby 7’S Championship in 2016,” Ansari said while chairing the 131st Standing Committee meeting of J-K State Sports Council. The minister said the Council would provide all possible support to make the event a success. Eight teams consisting of 180 participants from various countries like Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and India are likely to participate in the event…
Read MoreRasool’s unbeaten 129 helps JK pile up 303
Mithun Manhas made 96 and Pervez Rasool an unbeaten 129 as Jammu and Kashmir reached 303 for four on day one of their Ranji Trophy match against Tripura here today. Rasool was batting alongside Bandeep Singh (7*) at stumps. Rasool and Manhas made life tough for the opposition bowlers throughout their 207-run stand. The all-rounder ended up hitting 18 fours and three sixes while captain Manhas struck 13 fours in his 192-ball stay. Manisankar Muraisingh and Rana Dutta shared the wickets to fall on the day. Brief scores: J&K 303/4…
Read MoreValley’s oldest mountaineering club looking up again
Counted among one of the oldest clubs of its kind in Asia, the J&K Mountaineering and Hiking Club (JKMHC) had become almost defunct after eruption of militancy in the state around 25 years back. Of late, the club has come back to life with a range of activities like holding regular high-altitude treks to preparing the local youth to scale Mount Everest. “For the last two years, we have conducted around 35 major treks. Moreover, we are getting an overwhelming response from people across social strata, especially after we started…
Read MoreJK Forest lift CRPF football cup
The JK Forest team won the CRPF Football Cup-2015 that concluded at the Bakshi Stadium here today. The winning football team was given a cash reward of Rs 2 lakh. Minister of Youth, Service and Sports Imran Ansari, who was the chief guest on the concluding day of the event, said such events should be encouraged as they helped aspiring sportspersons to pursue career in their favourite game. “Events like the CRPF Cup-2015 promote the spirit of sports among the youth of Kashmir and encourage them to pursue sports professionally.…
Read MoreServices thrash Jammu & Kashmir by 9 wickets at Ranji Trophy 2015-16
Muzzaffaruddin Khalid (7 for 61) sizzled with a seven-wicket haul for Services Leg-spinner Muzzaffaruddin Khalid (7 for 61) sizzled with a seven-wicket haul as Services thrashed Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)by nine wickets to grab six points in their Group C Ranji Trophy 2015-16. Resuming their first innings at 152 for 4, Services were allout for 229 in 66.4 overs, taking a 144-run lead. For J&K, Rohit Sharma (4 for 55) and Umar Nazir (4 for 75) took four-wicket hauls to help their team. In their second essay, the hosts found…
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