Sunil Chhetri's finish was truly masterclass: Shyam Thapa

Jan 08, 2019, at 06:57 pm

Abu Dhabi, Jan 8 (IBNS): Yesteryear football hero Shyam Thapa who had redefined the back-volley during his playing days couldn't stop praising the entire team for their sublime performance in India’s AFC Asian Cup opener against Thailand.

IPL to be played in India this year from Mar 23

Jan 08, 2019, at 05:22 pm

Mumbai, Jan 8 (IBNS):  The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced that the Indian Premier League will be held  in India this year.

BCCI congratulates Team India, announces cash rewards for Test series win in Australia

Jan 08, 2019, at 04:34 pm

Mumbai, Jan 8 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday congratulated the Indian cricket team for registering the first ever Test series win in Australia and reaffirming their No. 1 position in the ICC Test rankings.

Imran Khan congratulates India for winning in Australia

Jan 08, 2019, at 01:37 pm

Islamabad, Jan 8 (IBNS): Pakistan Prime Minister and former cricket captain, Imran Khan, has congratulated India for beating Australia at their backyard for the first time as a subcontinent team.

Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah rested for Aus, NZ tour

Jan 08, 2019, at 12:56 pm

Mumbai, Jan 8 (IBNS): Keeping in mind of the work load, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rested Indian pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah for the upcoming One Day International (ODI) series against Australia and New Zealand.

Pant hits new highs as an Indian wicketkeeper

Jan 08, 2019, at 12:43 pm

Dubai, Jan 8 (IBNS) :Rishabh Pant has attained new highs for an India wicketkeeper in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after his superb century in the drawn final Test in Sydney.

Never thought I will play so many games for India: Chhetri

Jan 07, 2019, at 06:32 pm

Abu Dhabi, Jan 7 (IBNS):  In today's dynamic world of football, it's not easy to go out and perform day in and day out, especially when your performance is being scrutinized from every possible angle. Amidst all of the analysis by all of India’s opponents, Sunil Chhetri has made it look so easy, no matter whichever team he faces.

Noted mountaineers of yesteryears felicitated in Kolkata

Jan 07, 2019, at 05:54 pm

Kolkata, Jan 7 (IBNS):  The felicitation of veteran mountaineers of West Bengal  by the Paharaiya Group, was not merely an occasion to recall their feats but also a lesson to aspiring and young climbers about the pioneering role played by the veterans.

Indian team dance, cheer to make Australian series victory memorable

Jan 07, 2019, at 04:17 pm

Sydney, Jan 7 (IBNS): Dance, cheers and joy, Indian cricket team cherished every moment since they clinched the first ever Test series in Australia on Monday.

Indian PM Narendra Modi posts special message for victorious Indian cricket team

Jan 07, 2019, at 03:51 pm

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli and his men are earning appreciation from across India after they won the Test series in Australia for the first time in the history of the country but it was one man whose message that was really special for the sports icons.

What Sourav Ganguly missed by a whisker, Virat Kohli hits with a win

Jan 07, 2019, at 11:31 am

Sydney, Jan 7 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly may have missed the creation of a history 15 years ago due to Steve Waugh's rock-solid batting, but present skipper Virat Kohli did not give a chance to the opponents in 2019.

Test series victory in Australia is an emotional moment: Kohli

Jan 07, 2019, at 10:45 am

Sydney, Jan 7 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli called the series win in Australia as an 'emotional moment' for him.

This is my biggest achievement: Kohli after Test series win in Australia

Jan 07, 2019, at 09:40 am

Sydney, Jan 7 (IBNS): After scripting a historic moment by winning the Sydney Test and clinching the Test series for the first time in Australia, Indian skipper Virat Kohli described the victory as the ' biggest achievement' in his career so far.  

India's over 70 years wait is now over, Virat Kohli and his men win Test series against Australia

Jan 07, 2019, at 09:22 am

Sydney, Jan 7 (IBNS): Ending an over 70 years wait, India won their first Test series in Australia by a 2-1 margin after the Sydney Test was declared as a draw on Monday.

Chhetri prefers to walk backstage after victory against Thailand

Jan 06, 2019, at 11:21 pm

Abu Dhabi, Jan 6 (IBNS): On a night when the highest Indian scorer in International Football scored two against Thailand in India’s 4-1 victory, Sunil Chhetri preferred to walk backstage.

Not getting carried away with the win: Constantine

Jan 06, 2019, at 11:16 pm

Abu Dhabi, Jan 6 (IBNS): A superb second-half performance where the Indian National Team scored three goals in a 4-1 win over Thailand, led the Blue Tigers to the top of Group A, showcasing the attacking prowess and disciplined defending of Constantine’s men.

Indian roar to score four past Thailand

Jan 06, 2019, at 10:31 pm

Abu Dhabi, Jan 6 (IBNS): Back in the AFC Asian Cup after an eight-year wait, the Blue Tigers kicked-off their campaign in Asia’ elite footballing tournament in style with a 4-1 win over Thailand.

Faf du Plessis suspended for one Test after second minor over-rate offence

Jan 06, 2019, at 09:02 pm

Dubai, Jan 6 (IBNS): South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has been suspended for one Test and fined 20 per cent of his match fees, while his players have been fined 10 per cent of their match fees, for maintaining a slow over-rate during South Africa’s nine-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Cape Town Test, which ended on Sunday.

Sydney: Kuldeep takes five wickets, Australia battling hard to save Test match after follow-on

Jan 06, 2019, at 06:44 pm

Sydney, Jan 6 (IBNS): Indian team is spending a golden session in Sydney this time as the Men in White further corned Australia on their soil to force them to follow-on Sunday.

Virat Kohli can be the best Indian captain: Sunil Gavaskar

Jan 06, 2019, at 03:21 pm

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS): Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar on Sunday said Virat Kohli had the capability to become the best captain India has ever had.

Argentina football legend Maradona released from hospital

Jan 05, 2019, at 06:16 pm

Buenos Aires, Jan 5 (IBNS): Argentina football legend Diego Maradona, who was admitted in a hospital with internal bleeding in his stomach, has been released, media reports said

He's another Adam Gilchrist: Ricky Ponting says about Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant

Jan 05, 2019, at 03:48 pm

Sydney, Jan 5 (IBNS): Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting, under whose leadership the country had won two World Cups, praised young Indian wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant and even compared him with his former colleague and iconic wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist.

We can't wait for the game to begin: Constantine

Jan 05, 2019, at 02:23 pm

Abu Dhabi, Jan 5 (IBNS): A day prior to their opening campaign in the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 against Thailand, Indian National Team Head Coach admitted that he “can’t wait for the match to begin.”

Sydney Test: Australia end day 3 at 236/6, trail India by 386 runs

Jan 05, 2019, at 12:40 pm

Sydney, Jan 5 (IBNS): Australia ended the third day's play of the fourth and final Test match against India at 236/6 at Sydney Cricket Ground here on Saturday.

Australia in deep trouble in Sydney Test, Indian spinners shine

Jan 05, 2019, at 10:31 am

Sydney, Jan 5 (IBNS): Indian spinners dominated the third day of the fourth and final Test match against Australia as the hosts are reeling after losing more than half of their batsmen.

Rishabh Pant first India wicketkeeper to score century in Australia

Jan 04, 2019, at 08:41 pm

Sydney, Jan 4 (IBNS): Rishabh Pant on Friday became the only wicketkeeper from India to score a century in Australia.

Tottenham Hotspur extends Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld's contract

Jan 04, 2019, at 06:50 pm

London, Jan 4 (IBNS): British football club Tottenham Hotspur on Friday announced it has extended the contract of Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld.

Pujara, Pant help India to post mammoth total in Sydney; Aus 24/0 at stumps

Jan 04, 2019, at 01:21 pm

Sydney, Jan 4 (IBNS): Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant scored centuries to help India to post a mammoth total of 622/7 in the first innings of the fourth and final Test match at Sydney Cricket Ground here.

Sydney Test: Pujara, Pant power India score 622/7 in first innings

Jan 04, 2019, at 11:52 am

Sydney, Jan 4 (IBNS): The twin of centuries of Cheteshwar Pujara and Rishabh Pant powered India to post a mammoth total of 622/7 in the first innings of the fourth and final Test match at Sydney Cricket Ground here on Friday.

Rishabh Pant hits second Test ton in Sydney; India make Australia toil

Jan 04, 2019, at 10:43 am

Sydney, Jan 4 (IBNS): After Cheteshwar Pujara missed his double hundred narrowly, young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant scored his second Test century in the fourth and final match against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground here on Friday.