Sports

  MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): The All-Azad Kashmir Badminton Championship, organized by the Sports Board, has begun in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Kashmir. The event has been named after Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos of the Pakistan Armed Forces. In addition to district teams from all Azad Kashmir, teams from all government departments are also participating in the

  MELBOURNE, Australia (Kashmir English): Australia have unveiled a 14-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against New Zealand, with allrounder Marcus Stoinis making a much-anticipated comeback. Stoinis, who retired from ODIs earlier this year, last played for Australia in late 2024. His return strengthens the middle order and provides valuable experience to the

  SHARJAH, UAE (Kashmir English): Afghanistan recorded their first win in the T20I tri-series by defeating the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 38 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday. Batting first, Afghanistan posted a mammoth 188 score while the hosts could accumulate 150/8 only despite half-centuries from skipper Muhammad Waseem and wicketkeeper batter

  LAHORE (Kashmir English): Pakistan cricket team’s all-rounder Shadab Khan has become a father to his first daughter. Expressing his happiness, he has appealed to fans for prayers. A daughter has been born in the home of Pakistan cricket team’s young all-rounder Shadab Khan. The national cricketer shared this good news with his fans via the

  NEW DELHI (Kashmir English): India has said that the city of Ahmedabad is an “ideal” location for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Ahmedabad is the major city in PM Narendra Modi’s home state of Gujarat, home to world’s biggest cricket stadium having a capacity of 130,000. India’s bid is being viewed as part of a

  DUBAI (Kashmir English): India faces world football ban for second time in three years after FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) asked it to implement a new constitution by October 30 or risk suspension. If banned, this would be the second time in three years that the south-Asian country is suspended by the