Former Bangladesh cricketer Nafees Iqbal tests positive for Covid-19
Jun 20, 2020, at 06:33 pm
Dhaka/UNI: The former Bangladesh cricketer Nafees Iqbal has tested positive for coronavirus.
I am perfectly fine, says BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly's brother Snehashish Ganguly
Jun 20, 2020, at 06:30 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Cricket Association of Bengal's secretary Snehasish Ganguly, who is also the elder brother of BCCI president Sourav Gagnuly, today said he was perfectly 'fine and fit', contrary to the fake news doing rounds about his corona infection.
Fans will have access to watch T20 WC live whenever game resumes: CA interim CEO
Jun 20, 2020, at 05:50 pm
Melbourne/UNI: Cricket Australia’s interim CEO Nick Hockley on Saturday sounded confident that if 15 teams can be allowed for the T20 World Cup then fans cannot be denied permission to watch the game live from the stadiums.
India-China border skirmish: IPL to review sponsorship deals
Jun 19, 2020, at 11:51 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday informed that its Governing Council has convened a meeting next week to review the tournament's various sponsorship deals in the wake of the India-China faceoff at Ladakh.
Australian Open set for full program in 2021, including wheelchair events
Jun 19, 2020, at 07:31 pm
Sydney/Xinhua: The Australian Open tennis Grand Slam is on track to proceed early next year and will include a full schedule of events, Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley said on Friday.
Ravindra Jadeja, probably best fielder in world cricket: Gambhir
Jun 19, 2020, at 07:17 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes that all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, probably is the best fielder going around at the moment in the world cricket.
Current Indian fast-bowling unit best in the world says Mohammed Shami
Jun 19, 2020, at 05:09 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India pace bowler Mohammed Shami has termed the India's pace attack the best at the moment in Test history.
Cricket Australia ready for female CEO for long time: Ellyse Perry
Jun 19, 2020, at 04:36 pm
Sydney/UNI: Star Aussie all-rounder Ellyse Perry believes Cricket Australia is ready for a woman to be its CEO for the first time in history.
Pakistan got it totally wrong’ vs India in 2019 ICC WC, says ex-captain Waqar Younis
Jun 19, 2020, at 04:03 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Former cricketer Waqar Younis feels that the poor decision-making, starting with the toss, cost Pakistan the match against the arch-rivals India in the 2019 ICC World Cup.
Jun 18, 2020, at 08:36 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Former captain Mahela Jayawardene has rubbished former Sri Lankan sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage's claim that the ICC World Cup 2011 final between India & Sri Lanka was fixed.
England Women cricketers to resume training from Jun 22
Jun 18, 2020, at 08:28 pm
London/UNI: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday named 24 women cricketers who will return to training on 22 June in a bid for a return to competitive action before the end of the season.
Rajasthan Royals slams & blocks user for directing racist abuse towards player
Jun 17, 2020, at 07:40 pm
New Delhi/UNI: IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday claimed that they reported and blocked a Twitter user for directing racist abuse towards an RR player in a reply to one of their tweets yesterday.
PDC T10 league to mark return of cricket in Sri Lanka after Covid-19 hiatus
Jun 17, 2020, at 07:30 pm
Colombo/UNI: The PDC T10 league will mark the return of cricket in Sri Lanka from June 25, since COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to all sporting activities.
Men's T20 World Cup unlikely this year, says CA chairman Earl Eddings
Jun 17, 2020, at 04:50 pm
Melbourne/UNI: Cricket Australia chairman Earl Eddings on Tuesday said that it is unlikely to hold men's T20 World Cup tournament scheduled for October and November this year in Australia.
Death of 20 Indian soldiers in Galwan Valley: CSK team doctor suspended for social media post
Jun 17, 2020, at 04:47 pm
Chennai, June 17 (UNI) Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Wednesday suspended its team doctor Madhu Thottappillil for posting a tweet over the death of 20 Army men in a fight with Chinese troops in Galwan Valley.
US Open will start on time behind closed doors
Jun 17, 2020, at 04:44 pm
Washington/Xinhua: New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that the US Open tennis Grand Slam will take place as scheduled this summer, but it will be played without fans because of the continued spread of the COVID-19.
Qatar's third stadium for 2022 World Cup completed
Jun 17, 2020, at 09:24 am
Doha/Xinhua: The third of Qatar's eight stadiums for the 2022 World Cup has been completed.
Wahab says ready to make a comeback in Tests for England tour
Jun 16, 2020, at 07:17 pm
Islamabad/UNI/Pakistan: left-arm pace bowler Wahab Riaz expresses readiness to come back to Test cricket if the need for him arises on the tour of England later this year.
Shanghai not decided on holding F1 races: Authorities
Jun 16, 2020, at 04:53 pm
Shanghai/Xinhua: The Formula One Group (FOM) has proposed to hold two races in Shanghai after the suspension of the Chinese Grand Prix due to the coronavirus, but the local authorities have not made a decision yet, according to Xu Bin, director of the Shanghai Administration of Sports.
Australia's A-League to resume on July 16 in Melbourne
Jun 16, 2020, at 04:49 pm
Sydney/Xinhua: Australia's top-level men's football league, the A-League, is set to resume on July 16 with Melbourne Victory taking on Western United at AAMI Park in Melbourne.
200 Test wicket is on my mind:Kemar Roach
Jun 15, 2020, at 04:51 pm
Manchester/UNI: West Indies star fast bowler Kemar Roach says 200 Test wickets is in his mind but the goal is to beat England in the upcoming three-Test series.
MS Dhoni would have 'broken many records' had he batted at No 3, says former opener Gautam Gambhir
Jun 15, 2020, at 04:39 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir believes MS Dhoni could have been a more prolific batsman and would have broken many records had he not captained India and continued to bat at number 3 throughout his career.
Jun 15, 2020, at 09:23 am
Mexico City/Xinhua/: Former Mexico international forward Aaron Padilla has died at the age of 77, his former club Pumas said.
Jun 14, 2020, at 06:06 pm
Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir said he may have political differences with Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi but he will want him to recover fast from COVID-19.
Proper planning will help India win ICC tournaments: ex-pacer Irfan Pathan
Jun 14, 2020, at 06:01 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Former Indian bowler and all-rounder Irfan Pathan feels that team India needs proper panning to win ICC Tournaments.
Shocked to hear about Sushant Singh Rajput: Virat KohliÂ
Jun 14, 2020, at 04:15 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Away from the world of movies, Indian skipper Virat Kohli expressed his grief over the death of the actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
Juventus advance past AC Milan to Coppa Italia final
Jun 13, 2020, at 05:18 pm
Rome/Xinhua/UNI: Juventus is the first Coppa Italia finalist after a 0-0 draw against AC Milan in the second leg of the semi-finals at Allianz Stadium in Turin on Friday.
South Africa to host virtual marathon on June 14
Jun 13, 2020, at 05:16 pm
Johannesburg/Xinhua: South Africa will host the Comrades Legends virtual race on June 14, said eThekwini municipality mayor Mxolisi Kaunda.
India's 800m Asian champion Marimuthu banned for doping
Jun 13, 2020, at 04:53 pm
Paris/Xinhua/UNI: Asian 800-meter champion Gomathi Marimuthu was hit by a four-year ban on Saturday for doping and is set to lose her Asian Championships gold medal.
Shahid Afridi tests positive for Covid-19
Jun 13, 2020, at 02:28 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has tested positive for the pandemic Novel Coronavirus or Covid-19.