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Anderson is the GOAT of England bowling: Dom Bess
SOUTHAMPTON (ENGLAND) — James Anderson is England's ‘Greatest of All Time’ (GOAT), said off-spinner Dom Bess after the veteran pacer closed in on an...
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Young Bangladesh pacer handed two-year ban
DHAKA (BANGLADESH) — Young Bangladesh pacer Kazi Anik Islam has been handed a two-year ban by the national cricket board for failing a dope...
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Kashmir
Lockdown: Authorities are OK with cricket match in Handwara
Amid restrictions on the movement of people in wake of COVID-19 pandemic, a cricket match was held in Handwara town today.
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Shahid Afridi tests postive for COVID-19
Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has been tested positive for the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mulberry trees to be felled in Tral’s only stadium
Putting an end to the long pending demands of cricketers here pertaining to the pathetic condition of stadium, an order was issued on Thursday, asking concerned department to cut down the Mulberry trees on Tral's lone stadium in Bajwani area.
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ICC approves COVID-19 replacements in Tests
The ICC on Tuesday approved substitution in case a player shows symptoms of COVID-19 during a Test match besides ratifying the interim ban on using saliva to shine the ball.
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Thrown neutrality out of window: Akhtar slams ICC’s tweet
Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar pulled up the International Cricket Council (ICC) following a post they shared on their Twitter handle.
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Kashmir
Youth dies while playing cricket in Budgam
In a heart-wrenching incident, a youth died suddenly while playing cricket with his friends in central Kashmir’s Budgam area.
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480 Medical Officer posts refered to JKPSC, 335 appointed: Sakina Itoo
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo told the Assembly that 480 Medical Officer posts were referred to JKPSC, with 416 recommendations and 335 appointments.
J&K govt cites 53,972 vacancies, reviews regularisation of temporary workers
J&K government told the Assembly that 53,972 posts are vacant while a high-level panel examines regularisation of casual, seasonal and temporary workers.
J&K Assembly session begins amid BJP protests over power, daily-wagers
J&K Assembly’s autumn session began amid BJP protests over power tariffs, daily-wagers and NHM employees, while NC MLAs sought statehood restoration.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.