Sports News

Dubai, Nov 22 (PTI) A top-10 finish slipped through his grasp as seasoned Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh carded an eventful two-under 70 in the final round to end tied 13th at the Dubai World Championships here today.

Karachi, Nov 22 (PTI) Pakistani players' participation in the next Indian Premier League remains doubtful as IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has told the PCB that the league cannot obtain Indian Foreign Office's NOC for them.

Karachi, Nov 22 (PTI) Out-of-form Younus Khan has got the much-needed backing from PCB Chairman Ezaj Butt, who expressed his desire to see the regular captain's comeback in next month's Australia tour.

From Our Chess Correspondent Khanty Mansiysk (Russia), Nov 22 (PTI) World's second youngest Grandmaster ever Parimarjan Negi scored a hard fought victory over higher rated Vadim Milov of Switzerland to raise his hopes of a place in the second round of the World Chess Cup here.

Chandigarh, Nov 21 (PTI) Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today announced the setting up of a State Sports Fund to promote sports and sportspersons and enhance the amount of cash awards being given to the medal winners of National Games.

Islamabad, Nov 21 (PTI) Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ejaz Butt has got verbal assurances from the government that it would have no objections regarding the national players travelling to India for the Indian Premier League next year. After attending a hearing of the Public accounts committee here today, Butt said he had also spoken to IPL commissioner Lalit Modi last night.

Duliajan (Assam), Nov 21 (PTI) North Imphal Sporting Association (NISA) defeated Arhima Club of Meghalaya 2-1 in the extra-time to emerge champions in Group D (North-East Zone) knock-out phase and make it to the next round of Federation Cup football qualifiers here.

Mumbai, Nov 21 (PTI) Former India stumper Chandrakant Pandit is all set to be the coach of the India squad which would be defending its title in the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup scheduled in New Zealand from January 15-30.

Mumbai, Nov 21 (PTI) Holders Mumbai have retained the squad that defeated Himachal Pradesh at home for their Ranji Trophy fourth round Elite Division league tie against Railways to be held at Delhi from November 24-27.

Having begun the series with a genuine chance of becoming the top ODI team in the world, India today slipped back to third position after going down 2-4 to world champion Australia in the seven-match home series that concluded here.

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly today returned as the Kolkata Knight Riders' skipper for next year's Indian Premier League, replacing New Zealand's Brendon McCullum.

Match-fixing has returned to haunt Pakistan cricket with the parliamentary committee on sports summoning PCB chief Ejaz Butt, captain Younis Khan.