Japan's Naomi Osaka defeats Petra to clunch Australian Open title, becomes new number one player in world

Jan 26, 2019, at 05:59 pm

Melbourne, Jan 26 (IBNS):  Japan's Naomi Osaka created history as the Asian clinched the Australian Open title to win back-to-back Grand Slams and become the new world number one.

Saina Nehwal reaches final of Indonesia Masters

Jan 26, 2019, at 05:24 pm

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IBNS): Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal entered the final of the Indonesia Masters by winning the last-four clash against China's He Bingjiao on Saturday.

Skipper Virat Kohli praises bowlers after win against New Zealand in second ODI

Jan 26, 2019, at 04:36 pm

Mount Maunganui, Jan 26 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday praised the bowlers for their performance in the second ODI match of the series where the visitors defeated the home side New Zealand by 90 runs.

India thrash New Zealand in second ODI by 90 runs, lead series 2-0

Jan 26, 2019, at 02:45 pm

Mount Maunganui, Jan 26 (IBNS): India outplayed New Zealand in the second ODI by 90 runs to extend their lead in the series to 2-0 here on Saturday.

Rohit, Dhawan shine as India set 325 as target for NZ in second ODI

Jan 26, 2019, at 11:46 am

Mount Maunganui, Jan 26 (IBNS): A couple of powerful knocks from Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan powered India to set 325 as target for New Zealand to win the second ODI match here on Saturday.

Saina cruises into semis, Sindhu & Srikanth crash out of Indonesia Masters

Jan 25, 2019, at 11:42 pm

Jakarta, Jan 25 (IBNS): Saina Nehwal on Friday cruised into the semifinal of the Indonesia Masters on a day P.V. Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth crashed out of the badminton tournament.

Bay Oval: Maori Community welcomes Indian Team in their traditional way

Jan 25, 2019, at 05:55 pm

Bay Oval, Jan 25 (IBNS): The Indian cricket team on Friday received an unusual welcome as they assembled in Bay Oval for the second ODI of the series.

We forgive him because he said sorry: Faf du Plessis says on Sarfaraz Ahmed's racially charged on-field taunt

Jan 25, 2019, at 09:35 am

Durban, Jan 25 (IBNS):  South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has said his team members have forgiven Pakistani skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed for his racially charged on-field taunt during the second ODI match between the two nations played in Durban recently.

Ban removed: Hardik Pandya will now join Indian squad in New Zealand

Jan 25, 2019, at 09:11 am

Mumbai, Jan 25 (IBNS): Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya will join the cricket team in New Zealand after his interim suspension was withdrawn by the BCCI Committee of Administrators on Thursday.

BCCI withdraws suspension of Hardik Pandya, K.L. Rahul

Jan 24, 2019, at 06:04 pm

Mumbai, Jan 24 (IBNS): BCCI Committee of Administrators on Thursday withdrew the interim suspension orders of cricketers Hardik Pandya and K.L.Rahul forthwith, media reports said.

India: The Obvious Alternative to England at the Cricket World Cup

Jan 23, 2019, at 11:27 pm

Sleeping giant has woken up: Jeje

Jan 23, 2019, at 07:30 pm

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IBNS): India was dubbed as a sleeping giant by former FIFA President Joseph Blatter way back in 2006. Post India’s heart-warming performance in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019, National Team striker Jeje Lalpekhlua believes the “sleeping giant is now awake and ever evolving.”

Virat Kohli to be rested for last 2 ODIs & T20I series against New Zealand

Jan 23, 2019, at 06:08 pm

Mumbai, Jan 23 (IBNS): India Captain Virat Kohli will be rested for the fourth and fifth ODI against New Zealand and the subsequent T20I series.

New Zealand and India set for significant series

Jan 23, 2019, at 06:03 pm

Napier, Jan 23 (IBNS): New Zealand would be looking to be at their best against India in the upcoming ICC Women’s Championship series from Thursday, having lost to them at two top ICC tournaments in recent years.

Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed makes 'racist' remarks directed at South African batsman, netizens react

Jan 23, 2019, at 05:31 pm

Islamabad, Jan 23 (IBNS): Pakistani skipper Sarfraz Ahmed has triggered a controversy after was caught heard on camera making racist remarks directed at South African batsman Andile Phehlukwayo during a ODI match between the two sides.

It was one of our more balanced performances: Virat Kohli says after victory against New Zealand

Jan 23, 2019, at 04:55 pm

Napier, Jan 23 (IBNS): After beating New Zealand in the opening match of the ODI series, Indian skipper Virat Kohli said it was one of the most  'balanced performances' shown by his team in the last few games they have played.

India beat New Zealand by eight wickets in Napier; Dhawan shines

Jan 23, 2019, at 02:57 pm

Napier, Jan 23 (IBNS): Riding on a fifty by Shikhar Dhawan, India defeated New Zealand by eight wickets in the first One Day International (ODI) match by Duckworth-Lewis (D/L) method at McLean Park here on Wednesday.

India to chase 158 against New Zealand in Napier

Jan 23, 2019, at 10:40 am

Napier, Jan 23 (IBNS): India will have to chase an easy target of 158 against New Zealand in the first One Day International (ODI) match at McLean Park here on Wednesday.

Mohammed Shami becomes fastest Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in ODIs

Jan 23, 2019, at 09:42 am

Napier, Jan 23 (IBNS): Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami on Wednesday became the fastest Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in ODI cricket.

New Zealand win toss, opt to bat first against India in first ODI

Jan 23, 2019, at 08:49 am

Napier, Jan 23 (IBNS): New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the first ODI match of the series here on Wednesday.

Finch, Pant and Williamson named for ICC player awards

Jan 22, 2019, at 06:17 pm

Dubai, Jan 22 (IBNS): Australia opener Aaron Finch has won the ICC Men’s T20I Performance of the Year award for the second time after his world record 172 against Zimbabwe in Harare last July was chosen by the ICC Voting Academy.

RuPay associates with Pro Volleyball League as a title sponsor

Jan 22, 2019, at 05:54 pm

Mumbai, Jan 22 (IBNS): RuPay, the flagship product of National Payments Corporation of India, on Tuesday said it has acquired the title sponsorship rights of India’s newest franchise-based sports league, the Pro Volleyball League, that is set to start on Feb 2.

It was a huge lesson as far as decision making was concerned: Kuruniyan

Jan 22, 2019, at 05:46 pm

Ashique Kuruniyan who started in all of India’s three matches in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 as Sunil Chhetri’s striking partner upfront says it was a “huge lesson” for all the players as far as decision making on the field is concerned. In an interview, Kuruniyan looked back at India’s campaign, the lessons learnt, the plan forward and much more. Exceprts:

Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas maintains golden run, reaches last-four stage

Jan 22, 2019, at 04:45 pm

Melbourne, Jan 22 (IBNS): Continuing his golden run in the ongoing Australian Open, Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut to reach the last four stage of the tournament here.

Kohli clean sweep of three major ICC awards

Jan 22, 2019, at 04:36 pm

Dubai, Jan 22 (IBNS): Not only is Kohli the first player to win these three major ICC awards together but he has also been named the captain of the ICC Test and ODI teams of the year for a fabulous run in international cricket.

ICC names Virat Kohli as captain of men's Test and ODI teams of 2018

Jan 22, 2019, at 11:11 am

Dubai, Jan 22 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday announced the men’s Test and One Day International (ODI) teams of the year with Indian skipper Virat Kohli named as the captain of both sides.

England look to retain third position in Windies series

Jan 21, 2019, at 06:04 pm

Dubai, Jan 21 (IBNS): England will have to win their upcoming three-match series against the Windies in order to retain their third position on the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings.

US Tennis icon Serena Williams defeat Simona Halep in Australian Open clash

Jan 21, 2019, at 04:43 pm

Melbourne, Jan 21 (IBNS): Cruising to the next round of the Australian Open, US Tennis icon Serena Williams on Monday defeated top seed Simona Halep in a high-quality last-16 match on Monday.

Sourav Ganguly extends help to former teammate Jacob Martin who is hospitalised

Jan 21, 2019, at 03:08 pm

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly has extended his help to his former teammate Jacob Martin, who is now in hospital after suffering a two-wheeler accident on Dec 28, media reports said.

ICC puts MS Dhoni's picture as Twitter, FB cover images, fans congratulate

Jan 20, 2019, at 08:24 pm

Melbourne, Jan 20 (IBNS): After his innings in the first ODI, former skipper MS Dhoni was earning criticisms from some sections of critics for playing a slow knock but then in the remaining two matches he reemerged as the old savior for the country by helping the nation beat the hosts and win the bilateral series for the first time on Australian soil.