India continued their dominance over Pakistan in World Cup by registering a 89-run win (D/L method) in a rain-hit match in the ICC World Cup-2019 encounter played at Old Trafford. Winning the toss and put into bat by Pakistan, India got off to a rollicking start with Rohit Sharma (140, 113b, 14×4, 3×6) and Lokesh…
Curtains drawn on Journalists’ annual Sports Meet; prizes distributed
June 17, 2019The two-day annual Sports Meet of Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA) drew to a close yesterday at the University of Mysore Hockey Grounds and prizes were distributed to the winners. MLA L. Nagendra, speaking after distributing the prizes, said that just like the Police, journalists work for 365 days in a year and organising sports…
Australia beat Sri Lanka: Go top of Points Table
June 16, 2019London: Sri Lanka made a flying start to their World Cup chase against holders Australia but failed to carry their momentum forward to be finally dismissed for 247 in 45.5 overs. Australia’s 87-run win helped them climb to the top of the World Cup points table with eight points from five matches — their only…
‘India-Pakistan Suit’: Gayle gears up for mega World Cup clash
June 16, 2019London: India and Pakistan will lock horns in the much-awaited clash of World Cup 2019 at the Old Trafford in Manchester today at 3 pm (IST). With passions running high among both sets of fans, the match between India and Pakistan can be easily dubbed as the biggest clash of the Tournament. Interestingly, it seems…
Former Mysore Varsity DPE Director passes way
June 16, 2019V. Chikkavenkatappa (82), former Director, Department of Physical Education (DPE), University of Mysore (UoM), passed away due to illness at his residence in Jayanagar, 2nd Main, Mysuru, last evening. He had served the University from 1984 to 1993 as the DPE Director. He was also a former Senate Member of UoM. He leaves behind his…
ICC 2019 World Cup Cricket: Joe Root stars in England’s win
June 15, 2019Hosts England with some inspiring batting by their opener Joe Root who scored an unbeaten 100, registered a facile eight-wicket win over former champions West Indies in the ICC World Cup cricket match played at Southampton on Friday. Winning the toss and electing to field, England began well by striking early and dismissing opener Evin…
KSCA Inter-Mofussil Tournament for U-23 Mysuru Zone emerges champs
June 15, 2019Mysuru Zone clinched the KSCA Inter-Mofussil U-23 Tournament title with a big 128-run win over Mangaluru Zone in the match played at the Alur Grounds here on Thursday. Mysuru Zone secured 20 points from their five games and clinched the title. Batting first, Mysuru Zone scored 253 for nine in 50 overs. Skipper S.J. Nikin…
KSCA Mysuru Zone League: Big win for Mysore Gymkhana
June 15, 2019The Mysore Gymkhana, with some good batting by M.S. Swaroop (60), registered a facile 138-run win over Mysore City Gymkhana in the KSCA Mysuru Zone 2nd Division League tie played at SDNR Wadiyar Grounds here recently. Scores 2nd Division — The Mysore Gymkhana: 238 in 46.3 overs (M.S. Swaroop 60, M.N. Sachin 39, A. Venkateshwara…
India – New Zealand tie abandoned due to rain
June 14, 2019The clash between the two unbeaten sides of the tournament, India and New Zealand, turned out to be a damp squib. The match was called off without the toss being made due to rain at Trent Bridge yesterday. The umpires officially called off the match at 7.30 pm (IST) and it was the fourth wash…
Sports meet for journalists in city on June 15, 16
June 14, 2019Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA) has organised sports meet for journalists on June 15 and 16 at University of Mysore (UoM) Hockey Grounds here. The sports meet will be inaugurated tomorrow at 8 am by Mayor Pushpalatha Jagannath. UoM Physical Education Director Krishnaiah, National Shot Put player B. Manush and Karnataka State Petrol and Diesel…















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