India 300 for 2 after tea, Kohli and Murli Vijay batting with centuries
Dec 02, 2017, at 09:04 pm
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IBNS) : A double century-partnership in the third wicket by Murli Vijay and Virat Kohli-both unbeaten scoring centuries-propelled India to cross the 300-mark for the loss of two wickets as the opening day's play for the third test against Sri Lanka was underway at the Firoz Shah Kotla ground on Saturday.
Third Test : Murli Vijay slams century, Kohli at 94 ; India 245/2 at tea
Dec 02, 2017, at 08:07 pm
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IBNS) : A fine knock of unbeaten 101 by opener Murli Vijay and a quickfire 94, batting by skipper Virat Kohli took India to 245 for two at tea as the hosts steadied their first innings on way to a big mark on the opening day of the third test match against Sri Lanka at the Firoz Shah Kotla ground in New Delhi on Saturday.
Third Test : Kohli and Murli Vijay take India to 184/2, heading for big innings
Dec 02, 2017, at 06:56 pm
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IBNS) : Murali Vijay and Virat Kohli were well past the half century mark and Sri Lankan spinner Dilruwan Perera claimed his 100th Test scalp as India reached 184 for two wickets at the end of the 42nd over on the opening day of the third Test at the Firoz Shah Kotla ground in New Delhi on Saturday.
Delhi Test: India 116/2 at lunch against Sri Lanka
Dec 02, 2017, at 05:13 pm
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IBNS): India started strongly on the first day of the third Test match against Sri Lanka as Virat Kohli and his men have put up 116/2 at lunch at the Feroz Shah Kotla.
Delhi Test: India win toss, opt to bat first against Sri Lanka
Dec 02, 2017, at 03:54 pm
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to bat first in the third Test match on the ongoing series against Sri Lanka at the Feroz Shah Kotla here on Saturday.
Novak Djokovic names Radek Stepanek in coaching team
Dec 02, 2017, at 12:52 am
London, Dec 1 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic on Friday named Radek Stepanek as a member of his coaching team for the next season.
Kolkata: Tata Docomo Business Services Corporate Golf Championship organised in Eco Park
Dec 01, 2017, at 08:24 pm
Kolkata, Dec 1 (IBNS): Mayukh Ray of Bengal Ambuja and Nikita Biswas of Tollygunge Club won the Men’s and Women’s Longest Drive Challenge competition, respectively, at the Tata Docomo Business Services Eco Park Corporate Golf Championship held recently at the Eco Park Golf Arena in Kolkata.
Expressions on field will have to be genuine: Kohli tells Miss World Manushi
Dec 01, 2017, at 07:26 pm
New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS): Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli, who is known for his on-field aggression, in an interaction with newly crowned Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar, said expressions during play will have to be genuine to inspire others.
Ex-Indian cricketer Sreerupa Bose dies,Mamata Banerjee mourns
Nov 30, 2017, at 10:40 pm
Kolkata, Nov 30 (IBNS): Ex-Indian women's cricket team coach and batswoman Sreerupa Bose Mukherjee died in Kolkata on Thursday.
India's Mirabai Chanu wins gold in her category in World Weighlifting Championship
Nov 30, 2017, at 09:42 pm
New Delhi, Nov 30 (IBNS): Mirabai Chanu became the first Indian in over two decades to win the Gold in World Weightlifting Championships, according to media reports.
Now Russian Tennis star Maria Sharapova receives marriage proposal from fan during exhibition match
Nov 30, 2017, at 09:40 pm
Istanbul, Nov 30 (IBNS): Russian Tennis beauty Maria Sharapova had a moment of surprise recently on the court when a fan proposed her marriage.
English all-rounder Ben Stokes signs to play as overseas player for Canterbury Cricket Association
Nov 30, 2017, at 09:24 pm
Christchurch, Nov 30 (IBNS): Canterbury Cricket Association (CCA) on Thurday announced that England all-rounder Ben Stokes has signed as its overseas player.
Blundell in line for Test debut against West Indies
Nov 30, 2017, at 09:20 pm
Christchurch, Nov 30 (IBNS): Wellington’s Tom Blundell will make his Test debut for the New Zealand first match of the summer against the West Indies this week.
Pakistani spinner Saeed Ajmal retires from cricket
Nov 30, 2017, at 09:06 pm
Karachi, Nov 30 (IBNS); Pakistani spinner Saeed Ajmal has retired from cricket.
Virat Kohli meets COA chief Vinod Rai over salary hike
Nov 30, 2017, at 06:01 pm
Mumbai, Nov 30 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli on Thursday met Supreme Court-appointed COA's chief Vinod Rai to discuss over the salary hike, media reports said.
ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2018 launched in Wellington
Nov 30, 2017, at 03:23 pm
Dubai, Nov 30 (IBNS): The ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2018 was today launched in Wellington with 44 days to go for the 16-team event that brings together future stars who will compete across four cities and seven venues in New Zealand from 13 January to 3 February.
Shane Watson teaches cricket to John Cena
Nov 30, 2017, at 12:35 am
Sydney, Nov 29 (IBNS): Former captain Shane Watson has now imparted some cricketing lessons to WWE star John Cena.
Nov 30, 2017, at 12:21 am
Dubai, Nov 29 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council today announced the next intake of the ICC Rookie Placement Programme. A collaboration with Cricket Australia to invest in the development of the women’s game through the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2017/2018.
Indian Arrows colts all set for Hero I-League challenge
Nov 28, 2017, at 11:21 pm
New Delhi, Nov 28 (IBNS): All eyes will be on Indian Arrows – the developmental squad fielded by the All India Football Federation in the Hero I-League 2017-18 as they take on Chennai City FC in the opening round of campaign at the GMC Bambolim Stadium in Goa on Wednesday.
Smith consolidates top spot as 11 points separate second-ranked Pujara from fifth-ranked Kohli
Nov 28, 2017, at 05:59 pm
Dubai, Nov 28 (IBNS) : Australia captain Steve Smith has extended his lead at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen, but the next four batsmen are separated by just 11 points in the latest rankings which were released on Tuesday following the conclusion of the Brisbane and Nagpur Tests.
Cricketers pay homage to late Australian cricketer Phil Hughes
Nov 28, 2017, at 12:22 am
Sydney, Nov 27 (IBNS): Australian cricketers paid homage to batsman Phil Hughes on this third death anniversary on Monday.
AC Milan sacks manager Vincenzo Montella
Nov 27, 2017, at 11:40 pm
Madrid, Nov 27 (IBNS): Football club AC Milan on Monday announced it has removed Vincenzo Montella as manager of the squad.
It's a memorable day: R Ashwin says after picking up 300 wickets
Nov 27, 2017, at 10:41 pm
Nagpur, Nov 27 (IBNS): After breaking a new world record by picking up fastest 300 wickets in Test cricket, Indian spinner R Ashwin on Monday called the day as 'memorable'.
Regular captain Virat Kohli rested for ODI series against Sri Lanka, Rohit Sharma named skipper
Nov 27, 2017, at 10:14 pm
Mumbai, Nov 27 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli has been rested for the upcoming ODI series against visiting Sri Lankan team.
R Ashwin picks up 300 Test wickets, sets new record
Nov 27, 2017, at 09:07 pm
Nagpur, Nov 27 (IBNS): Indian off spinner R Ashwin on Monday broke yet another record during the second Test match against Sri Lanka as he became the fastest bowler in the history of Test cricket to take 300 wickets.
India thrash Sri Lanka by an innings and 239 runs in Nagpur Test
Nov 27, 2017, at 06:36 pm
Nagpur, Nov 27 (IBNS): With an outstanding display of batting and bowling, India thrashed Sri Lanka by an innings and 239 runs in the second Test match on the ongoing series here on Monday.
India on verge of winning Nagpur Test, SL 145/8 at lunch
Nov 27, 2017, at 05:21 pm
Nagpur, Nov 27 (IBNS): India look poised for taking lead in the ongoing series against Sri Lanka as the visitors are struggling at 145/8 at lunch break on the fourth day of the second test match here on Monday.
Ashes: Australia outplay England by 10 wickets
Nov 27, 2017, at 04:50 pm
Brisbane, Nov 27 (IBNS): Australia registered a comprehensive victory against arch-rival England by 10 wickets in the first Test match on the Ashes series at the Gabba, Brisbane on Monday.
Pune shine bright in Kolkata, beat ATK 4-1
Nov 27, 2017, at 12:58 am
Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS): With a spectacular display of both defence and attack, Pune crushed defending champion ATK 4-1 in a group match of the fourth edition of Indian Super League at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Sunday.
ISL 2017: Pune lead ATK 1-0 at half time
Nov 26, 2017, at 11:58 pm
Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS): FC Pune City is leading ATK 1-0 at the half time in a group match of the fourth edition of Indian Super League (ISL) at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Sunday.