Alexander Zverev crashes out from Australian Open

Jan 20, 2018, at 09:55 pm

Melbourne, Jan 20 (IBNS): Fourth seed Alexander Zverev bowed out from the ongoing Australian Open after he was defeated by world number 59 Hyeon Chung in a third round clash here.

Leander Paes, Raja reach Australian Open pre-quarterfinal

Jan 20, 2018, at 09:23 pm

Melbourne, Jan 20 (IBNS): Indian tennis star Leander Paes and his partner Purav Raja reached the pre-quarterfinal in the men’s doubles by beating fifth seeded pairing of Jamie Murray and Bruno Soares in a crucial Australian Open clash here on Saturday.

FC Bayern sign Germany international Leon Goretzka

Jan 20, 2018, at 02:11 am

Zurich, Jan 19 (IBNS): FC Bayern München have signed Leon Goretzka from FC Schalke 04.

AIFF U-16 national team departs for exposure to Dubai

Jan 20, 2018, at 02:08 am

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IBNS): After a successful qualifying campaign for the AFC U-16 Championship to be held in Malaysia later this year, India U-16 Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes firmly believes the exposure trip to Dubai “will be the perfect way to kick-off preparation” for the tournament proper.  

AIFF U-16 national team departs for exposure to Dubai

Jan 20, 2018, at 02:08 am

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IBNS): After a successful qualifying campaign for the AFC U-16 Championship to be held in Malaysia later this year, India U-16 Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes firmly believes the exposure trip to Dubai “will be the perfect way to kick-off preparation” for the tournament proper.  

Shivani Amineni defeated by Turkey's Selin Ovunc

Jan 20, 2018, at 01:42 am

Kolkata, Jan 19 (IBNS): India's only hope, Shivani Amineni, seeded 3 in the Girls Singles Under 18 draw went down against Turkey's Selin Ovunc without much of a fight, in the semi finals of the ongoing DKS ITF JUNIORS 2018, been held at the red clay courts of the Dakshin Kalikata Sansad.

Former Champions Australia,India,Pakistan storm into Super League Quarterfinals

Jan 19, 2018, at 10:39 pm

Dubai, Jan 19 (IBNS): Left-arm spinner Anukul Roy took four for 20 and Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 90 to help India fashion a 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe, while opener Nathan McSweeney slammed 156 and fast bowler Jason Ralston produced a record haul of seven for 15 as Australia thumped Papua New Guinea by 311 runs as the two former champions progressed to the Super League quarterfinals from Group B on the seventh day of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2018 on Friday.

Australian Open: Rohan Bopanna, Divij Sharan reach next round

Jan 19, 2018, at 09:35 pm

Melbourne, Jan 19 (IBNS): Showing their skills to perfect use, Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan of India have won their respective doubles clashes to reach the pre-quarters stage of the Australian Open.

Australian Open: Grigor Dimitrov reaches last 16 stage of tournament

Jan 19, 2018, at 09:34 pm

Melbourne, Jan 19 (IBNS): Beating Andrey Rublev, tennis player Grigor Dimitrov reached the fourth round of the Australian Open here on Friday.

Virat Kohli becomes second Indian batsman to reach 900-point mark

Jan 19, 2018, at 05:00 am

Dubai, Jan 18 (IBNS): ICC Cricketer of the Year 2017 Virat Kohli has become only the second India batsman after Sunil Gavaskar to reach the 900-point mark in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen, which were released on Thursday morning following the conclusion of the Centurion Test.

Virat Kohli named Cricketer of the Year 2017

Jan 18, 2018, at 07:04 pm

Dubai, Jan 18 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council has named Indian captain Virat Kohli as the Cricketer of the Year, 2017 as well as the ODI cricketer of the year.

Kohli named as captain of ICC men's Test and ODI teams of 2017

Jan 18, 2018, at 06:04 pm

Dubai, Jan 17 (IBNS): Virat Kohli has been named as captain of the ICC men’s Test and ODI teams of the year 2017, which were announced on Thursday by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Virat Kohli loses cool at press conference after series defeat against South Africa

Jan 18, 2018, at 05:11 pm

Centurion, Jan 18 (IBNS): After a devastating performance in South Africa, Indian captain Virat Kohli lost his cool while answering a journalist at the post match press conference, on Wednesday.

South Africa fines for slow over-rate in Centurion Test

Jan 18, 2018, at 12:50 am

Dubai, Jan 17 (IBNS): South Africa have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in the second Test against India, which concluded at Centurion on Tuesday.

ATK strengthens its squad with three crucial signings in the ISL transfer window

Jan 17, 2018, at 11:14 pm

Kolkata, Jan 17 (IBNS):Two-time ISL Champions ATK announced today that the team has let go off Njazi Kuqi, Jussi Jaaskelainen and Augustin Fernanades and thanked them for their services towards the team.

Election se Selection: Virender Sehwag encourages fans to vote for their favourite VIVO IPL 2018 players

Jan 17, 2018, at 11:10 pm

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IBNS): With VIVO IPL 2018 auctions around the corner, for the first time in the decade long history of the league, VIVO IPL fans will now get a chance to have their voices heard. 

Lungi Ngidi feels happy after picking up six wickets against India

Jan 17, 2018, at 10:29 pm

Centurion, Jan 17 (IBNS): South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, who picked up six Indian wickets to destroy the opponents in the second Test match of the series, on Wednesday said he was happy with his performance against the top ranked side in the world.

Afghanistan, New Zealand, South Africa qualify for Super League as West Indie fail to defend title

Jan 17, 2018, at 10:15 pm

Dubai, Jan 17 (IBNS): A scintillating double-century stand between New Zealand openers Jakob Bhula and Rachin Ravindra lit up the Hagley Oval as several records were broken during the Group A match against Kenya which the hosts won by a huge margin of 243 runs in Christchurch.

They were better than us: Virat Kohli

Jan 17, 2018, at 10:01 pm

Centurion, Jan 17 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday said his 150 runs knock in the first innings meant nothing specially after his side lost both the second Test and the series in South Africa.

Caroline Wozniacki beat Jana Fett in Australian Open clash

Jan 17, 2018, at 09:50 pm

Melbourne, Jan 17 (IBNS): Down by points, second seed Caroline Wozniacki marked a major fought back to beat world number 119 Jana Fett in the second round clash of the Australian Open.

South Africa defeat India in second Test to clinch series

Jan 17, 2018, at 09:41 pm

Centurion, Jan 17 (IBNS): South Africa defeated India by 135 runs in the second Test of the series to grab the title here on Wednesday.

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal reaches last 32 stage

Jan 17, 2018, at 09:06 pm

Melbourne, Jan 17 (IBNS):  Rafael Nadal reached the last 32 stage of the Australian Open with a win against Argentina's Leonardo Mayer here on Wednesday.

U19 CWC: Aditya Thakare called-up as cover for Ishan Porel

Jan 17, 2018, at 04:58 pm

Auckland, Jan 17 (IBNS): India U19 medium-pacer Ishan Porel suffered a bruised heel in his left foot during India's first group game of the ICC U19 World Cup against Australia.

Afghanistan, India to face off for former's inaugural Test in June

Jan 17, 2018, at 04:42 pm

Mumbai, Jan 17 (IBNS): Afghanistan and India will be facing each other for the former's inaugural Test match in Bengaluru from June 14-18.

South Africa look for series win in Centurion today

Jan 17, 2018, at 04:24 pm

Centurion, Jan 17 (IBNS): The Centurion Test has turned out to be a battle between triumph and survival as South Africa are smelling a series win against India on Wednesday, while the visitors are struggling to square the competition.

India struggling to save Centurion Test, reduced to 35/3 at stumps on day 4

Jan 17, 2018, at 03:28 am

Centurion, Jan 16 (IBNS): Chasing a target of 287, India have once again suffered a top order batting collapse as the visitors are reduced to 35/3 at stumps on the fourth day of second Test match in Centurion on Tuesday.

Centurion Test: South Africa 230/7 at tea, lead India by 258 runs

Jan 17, 2018, at 12:20 am

Centurion, Jan 16 (IBNS): South Africa fought hard against the Indian bowling in the second session of the fourth day of Centurion Test to take a lead of 258 runs in the second innings.

Roger Federer beats Aljaz Bedene to reach Australian Open second round

Jan 17, 2018, at 12:01 am

Melbourne, Jan 16 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis master Roger Federer scripted another easy victory over Aljaz Bedene in a Australian Open clash here on Monday.

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic thrashes opponent in comeback match

Jan 16, 2018, at 11:30 pm

Melbourne, Jan 16 (IBNS): Novak Djokovic returned to the court with a bang as he defeated American Donald Young in his singles opening match of the ongoing Australian Open on Monday.

Virat Kohli fined for breaching ICC code of conduct

Jan 16, 2018, at 07:42 pm

Dubai, Jan 16 (IBNS) : India captain Virat Kohli has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee and received one demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third day’s play in the second Test against South Africa at Centurion on Monday.