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Chance for Sri Lanka to seal direct place in ICC Cricket WC 2019

Aug 18, 2017, at 09:09 pm

Dubai, Aug 18 (IBNS): Sri Lanka will by eyeing the chance to seal direct qualification for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in an upcoming five-match home series against India which commences in Dambulla on Sunday.

FC Barcelona shares solidarity with victims of terror attack in the city

Aug 18, 2017, at 08:11 pm

Barcelona, Aug 18 (IBNS): The Barcelona Football Club shared solidarity with the victims of the terror attack in the city which claimed at least 13 lives and injured dozens others on Thursday.

Nita Ambani kicks off Reliance Foundation Youth Sports Season 2

Aug 17, 2017, at 03:49 am

Mumbai, Aug 16 (IBNS): The second edition of the path-breaking Reliance Foundation Youth Sports’ national football competition kicked off here on Wednesday, with its chairperson Nita Ambani committing herself to transform India into a multi-sports nation in the not too distant future.

Carlos Bacca joins Villarreal CF

Aug 17, 2017, at 12:46 am

Madrid, Aug 16 (IBNS): International clubs Villarreal CF and AC Milan have come to an agreement for the loan of Colombian forward Carlos Bacca.

Newcastle United signs Joselu

Aug 17, 2017, at 12:31 am

London, Aug 16 (IBNS): British football club Newcastle United has signed Joselu from Stoke City.

Pakistani club cricketer dies after being hit by bouncer

Aug 16, 2017, at 10:27 pm

Islamabad, Aug 16 (IBNS): Tragedy struck cricket field when a Pakistani club cricketer Zubair Ahmed passed away after being hit by a bouncer during a game in Mardan district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa area, media reports said on Wednesday.

Wes Brown signs with Kerala Blasters

Aug 16, 2017, at 02:28 am

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Former Manchester United player Wes Brown has signed with Kerala Blasters.

Yuvraj Singh wishes countrymen on 71st Independence Day, leaves a message on social media

Aug 16, 2017, at 01:33 am

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): On the 71st Independence Day of India, senior Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh took to Instagram to leave a message.

Did MSK Prasad issue ultimatum to MS Dhoni?

Aug 15, 2017, at 11:55 pm

Pallekele, Aug 15 (IBNS): It seems that Chairman of selectors MSK Prasad has issued an ultimatum to star Indian batsman-wicket-keeper MS Dhoni.

R Ashwin to play for county side Worcestershire

Aug 15, 2017, at 11:48 pm

London, Aug 15 (IBNS): Indian spinner R Ashwin will play for English county side Worcestershire for the climax of their Specsavers County Championship promotion-chasing campaign..

Sri Lankan team to tour Pakistan?

Aug 15, 2017, at 11:36 pm

Colombo, Aug 15 (IBNS): The Sri Lankan Cricket Board President is wanting its national side to tour Pakistan to play a series.

Roger Federer withdraws from Cincinnati Masters

Aug 15, 2017, at 11:00 pm

London, Aug 15 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis master Roger Federer on Tuesday pulled put of Cincinnati Masters due to back injury.

Indian team celebrate Independence Day in Kandy

Aug 15, 2017, at 10:40 pm

Kandy, Aug 15 (IBNS): Indian team gathered in Kandy city of Sri Lanka to celebrate Independence Day on Tuesday.

Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi wishes India on Independence Day

Aug 15, 2017, at 10:10 pm

Islamabad, Aug 15 (IBNS): Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi on Tuesday wished people of India on Independence Day.

Flamengo appoints Reinaldo Rueda as manager

Aug 15, 2017, at 09:38 pm

Rio De Janeiro, Aug 15 (IBNS): Brazilian football club Flamengo has confirmed the appointment of Colombian Reinaldo Rueda as the manager.

Indian openers Dhawan and Rahul attain career best rankings

Aug 15, 2017, at 07:15 pm

Dubai, Aug 15 (IBNS) : Openers Shikhar Dhawan and Lokesh Rahul have attained career-high positions in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after figuring in an important partnership that helped India defeat Sri Lanka by an innings and 171 runs to complete a 3-0 rout of the home side.

Andy Murray continues his dominance in ATP rankings

Aug 15, 2017, at 12:51 am

London, Aug 14 (IBNS): British Tennis star Andy Murray continued his dominance in the world as he remained the top ranked player, as per the latest ATP rankings released on Monday.

FC Goa sign defender Sergio Juste

Aug 15, 2017, at 12:02 am

Panaji, Aug 14 (IBNS): FC Goa has confirmed the signing of defender Sergio Juste Marin.

Great to be a part of this team, says Virat Kohli after series victory against Sri Lanka

Aug 14, 2017, at 10:16 pm

Pallekele, Aug 14 (IBNS) : Indian skipper Virat Kohli said it was 'great' experience for him to be part of the current team which defeated Sri Lanka in the three match series.

Marcus Stoinis to play for Western Australia

Aug 14, 2017, at 09:08 pm

Sydney, Aug 14 (IBNS): Marcus Stoinis will play for Western Australia side in the first class cricket.

Sachin Tendulkar calls India's victory against Sri Lanka as 'fabulous'

Aug 14, 2017, at 08:54 pm

Mumbai, Aug 14 (IBNS): Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar expressed happiness over India's victory over Sri Lanka in the three-match series.

India wins third test against 'Lanka by an innings and 171 runs, makes a whitewash of series

Aug 14, 2017, at 08:46 pm

Pallekele, Aug 14 (IBNS) : India whitewashed Sri Lanka in the series for an early celebration of the country's independence day as they defeated the islanders by an innings and 171 runs on third day of the third test match at Pallekele.

Pallekele Test: India need six more wickets to win against Sri Lanka

Aug 14, 2017, at 06:17 pm

Pallekele, Aug 14 (IBNS): Sri Lanka were reduced to 82/4 in the second innings at lunch on Day 3 as India need six more wickets to win the third test match.

India team for ODI series , T20I against Sri Lanka announced, R Ashwin, Jadeja rested

Aug 14, 2017, at 02:21 am

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IBNS): Indian cricketers Mohammed Shami, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja have been rested for the ODI and T20 series against Sri Lanka.

Shoaib Akhtar turns 42, cricket world wishes him

Aug 14, 2017, at 01:03 am

Islamabad, Aug 13 (IBNS): Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar turned 42 on Sunday.

India dominate second day of third Test, Sri Lanka struggle at 19/1

Aug 14, 2017, at 12:51 am

Pallekele, Aug 13 (IBNS): India dominated the second day of the third Test against Sri Lanka as the homeside was bowled out for 135 runs and strggling at 19 runs for the loss of a wicket in the second innings here on Sunday.

Virender Sehwag now targets himself with funny tweets

Aug 13, 2017, at 11:43 pm

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IBNS): Known for his funny tweets, sarcasm and humour, former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag on Saturday targeted his gun of wits on himself.

Sri Lanka make comeback, India 329/6

Aug 12, 2017, at 11:41 pm

Pallekele, Aug 12 (IBNS): Sri Lanka came back strong in the third Test after a 188 runs first wicket stand between Indian openers as the visitors finished the day's play at 329 runs for the loss of six wickets here on Saturday.

Pallekele Test: India 134/0 at lunch on Day 1 against Sri Lanka

Aug 12, 2017, at 06:13 pm

Pallekele, Aug 12 (IBNS): India scored 134/0 in the first session on Day 1 of the third and final test match against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

Lalit Modi bids farewell to cricket administration for now

Aug 12, 2017, at 06:11 pm

Jaipur, Aug 12 (IBNS): Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman and a much controversial figure, Lalit Modi, stepped down from the cricket administration in Rajasthan on Friday.