India-Sri Lanka first Test match begins today, toss delayed due to wet outfield

Nov 16, 2017, at 04:24 pm

Kolkata, Nov 16 (IBNS): The first Test match between India and Sri Lanka will begin at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday.

Ryan ten Doeschate returns to Netherlands squad

Nov 15, 2017, at 10:02 pm

London, Nov 15 (IBNS) Cricketer Ryan ten Doeschate has returned to the Netherlands squad for the  ICC World Cricket League against Namibia.

A new beginning for 2015 champion Chennaiyin FC

Nov 15, 2017, at 12:44 am

Chennai, Nov 14 (IBNS): Everyone is waiting for Chennaiyin FC to take the field in this edition of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL). 

Ravi Shastri lashes out at Dhoni's critics, asks them to 'look back at their careers'

Nov 14, 2017, at 11:48 pm

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IBNS): Lashing out at the critics of former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Indian coach Ravi Shastri said those who are commenting on the World cup captain must look back at their careers, media reports said.

Italy lose to Sweden, fails to qualify for FIFA World Cup 2018

Nov 14, 2017, at 11:11 pm

London, Nov 14 (IBNS): Italy has failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2018 to be held in Russia, after losing to Sweden in a playoff match, media reports said.

Opportunity for Jadeja to top bowling and all-rounder rankings

Nov 14, 2017, at 10:03 pm

Dubai, Nov 14 (IBNS) : Ravindra Jadeja will have an opportunity to reclaim the top bowling and all-rounder rankings in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings when India takes on Sri Lanka in the three-Test series starting in Kolkata on Thursday. 

Kuldeep Yadav reveals his attempt to suicide at 13

Nov 14, 2017, at 02:11 am

Kanpur, Nov 13 (IBNS): Indian spin-bowler Kuldeep Yadav has revealed that he had once attempted to commit suicide at an age of 13 for not getting selected in an Under-15 Uttar Pradesh team, media reports said.

I am ready to offer Chhetri a Myanmar passport, says Myanmar coach Zaise

Nov 14, 2017, at 12:53 am

Margao, Nov 13 (IBNS): Myanmar coach Gerd Zaise praised Indian National Team skipper Sunil Chhetri highly during the pre-match press conference held at the Pandit JLN Stadium on Monday.

Romania's Simona Halep tops WTA ranking

Nov 13, 2017, at 11:43 pm

Madrid, Nov 13 (IBNS): Romania's Simona Halep remained the number one player of the world, as per the latest WTA ranking released on Monday.

Rafael Nadal remains no 1 player in world

Nov 13, 2017, at 11:14 pm

Madrid, Nov 13 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal topped the ATP rankings list that was released on Monday.

ISL fans drew me to India : Sheringham

Nov 13, 2017, at 12:15 am

Kolkata, Nov 12 (IBNS):  ATK head coach Teddy Sheringham said that the sheer number of fans who attend Hero Indian Super League (ISL) matches was the biggest reason he agreed to come to the country.

Indian players in no mood to take foot off the pedal

Nov 12, 2017, at 10:09 pm

Margao, Nov 12 (IBNS): The Indian Senior National Team landed in Goa on Sunday for the forthcoming AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Qualifier against Myanmar slated for November 14 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda. The team headed to Goa after a 6-day long preparatory camp in Mumbai.

MS Dhoni responds to calls for his ouster from Indian T20 squad

Nov 12, 2017, at 09:32 pm

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS): Amid debates in the cricket circle over MS Dhoni's future in the shorter format of the game, former Indian skipper has said it was playing for the national team that keeps him motivated.

ICC announces recruitment process for independent director

Nov 12, 2017, at 07:07 pm

Dubai, Nov 12 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday announced the process for the recruitment of an Independent Director for the ICC Board. 

Virat-Anushka glam up Indian Sports Honours event, couple share light moments

Nov 12, 2017, at 05:29 am

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS): Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma on Saturday made a glamarous presence at the Indian Sports Honours event as the couple shared several light moments before the beginning of the programme.

MS Dhoni launches global cricket academy in Dubai

Nov 12, 2017, at 05:28 am

Dubai, Nov 11 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni launched his global cricket academy here on Saturday, media reports said.

Kidambi Srikanth pulls out of China Open

Nov 12, 2017, at 05:27 am

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IBNS): Indian star shutler Kidambi Srikanth has pulled himself out of the China Open Super Series due to a niggle, media reports said.

Farah Khan, Sania Mirza pose in Manish Malhotra collections at Indian Sports Honours

Nov 12, 2017, at 05:02 am

New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS): Director-choreographer Farah Khan and tennis icon Sania Mirza were spotted at the Indian Sports Honours event at the national capital on Saturday.  

Ashes series: English selectors name Garton as Ball's cover

Nov 11, 2017, at 09:23 pm

London, Nov 11 (IBNS): England Lions and Sussex left-arm seamer George Garton has been called by English selectors as a cover for injured seamer Jake Ball for the warm-up match starting in Townsville on Nov 15.

Injured Nathan Coulter-Nile facing tough chances of playing Ashes

Nov 11, 2017, at 02:33 am

Sydney, Nov 10 (IBNS): Nathan Coulter-Nile of Australia is facing tough chances of making it to the Ashes following injury setback.

BCCI condoles the sad demise of AG Milkha Singh

Nov 11, 2017, at 12:06 am

Mumbai, Nov 10 (IBNS): The BCCI condoled the demise of former Indian Test player AG Milkha Singh.

Narendra Modi meets U17 Indian team

Nov 11, 2017, at 12:04 am

New Delhi, Nov 10 (IBNS) : Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi met the India U-17 Team at the Prime Minister's Office in New Delhi on Friday.

Hardik Pandya rested for Sri Lanka Test series

Nov 10, 2017, at 11:56 pm

Mumbai, Nov 10 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee of the BCCI in consultation with the Indian team management has decided to rest all-rounder Hardik Pandya for the upcoming Paytm Test series against Sri Lanka.

India U-19s pump in three past Turkmenistan

Nov 09, 2017, at 02:37 am

Dammam, Nov 8 (IBNS): The Indian U-19 National Team ended their AFC U-19  Championship Qualifiers with a 3-0 win over Turkmenistan in the last match of Group D, here at the Prince Mohammad bin Fahad Stadium today (November 08, 2017).  

Sachin Tendulkar,Virender Sehwag wish Mary Kom over Asian Boxing Championships title victory

Nov 08, 2017, at 09:54 pm

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag wished boxer MC Mary Kom as she won her fifth Asian Boxing Championships title.

Tom Curran replaces injured Steven Finn in England's Ashes Test squad

Nov 08, 2017, at 09:52 pm

London, Nov 8 (IBNS): Surrey pace bowler Tom Curran has been named as a replacement for injured Steven Finn in the  England’s Ashes Test squad.

Sodhi, Boult top gainers in T20 rankings

Nov 08, 2017, at 08:07 pm

Dubai, Nov 8 (IBNS) : New Zealand bowlers Ish Sodhi and Trent Boult have made noteworthy gains in the MRF Tyres ICC T20I Player Rankings  after the three-match series in India, which the home side won 2-1 on Tuesday.

Mary Com wins fifth gold at Asian Boxing Championship, scripts new history

Nov 08, 2017, at 06:49 pm

Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Nov 8 (IBNS) : MC Mary Kom won her fifth Asian Boxing Championships title by beating Korea’s Hyang Mi Kim to add another feather to her cap, reports said.

India beat New Zealand by six runs in D/L method, win series

Nov 08, 2017, at 05:49 am

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 7 (IBNS): In a rain interrupted match, India defeated New Zealand by six runs by Duckworth Lewis method in the third T20I, winning the bilateral series 2-1 here on Tuesday.

ATK win 2-1 against Neroca FC in their first practice game

Nov 08, 2017, at 04:54 am

Kolkata, Nov 7 (IBNS): Two-time Indian Super League Champions ATK defeated Neroca FC 2-1 at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan training ground 1 in Kolkata in a hard fought match under lights.