Ellyse Perry moves up to career-best rankings
Jul 16, 2017, at 10:03 pm
London, July 16 (IBNS): Australia’s Ellyse Perry has gained three places to reach a career-best third position among batters in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings which were updated on Sunday after the league phase of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017.
West Indies announces squad for Test series against England
Jul 16, 2017, at 09:55 pm
Antigua, July 16 (IBNS): The Selection Panel of Cricket West Indies has named a 15-member Windies Test squad for the Tour of England, starting later this month.
Jason Gillespie thought about applying for Indian coach's job
Jul 16, 2017, at 09:43 pm
Sydney, July 16 (IBNS): Former Australian bowler Jason Gillespie has said he had seriously thought long about applying for the job as India's coach.
BCCI congratulates Indian team for defeating New Zealand in World Cup clash
Jul 16, 2017, at 04:53 am
Mumbai, July 15 (IBNS): The Supreme Court appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday congratulated Team India (Women’s) on registering an emphatic win in a virtual knockout game against New Zealand and thereby booking a semi-final berth in the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, 2017.
India crusies past New Zealand to reach semi-finals
Jul 16, 2017, at 04:44 am
London, July 15 (IBNS): India sealed the one remaining ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 semi-final spot in style as a majestic century from captain Mithali Raj and five wickets from Rajeshwari Gayakwad secured a huge 186-run victory over New Zealand in Derby.
Garbine Muguruza stuns Venus Williams, clinches Wimbledon title
Jul 16, 2017, at 03:09 am
London, July 15 (IBNS): Garbine Muguruza of Spain stunned American star Venus Williams to clinch the Wimbledon women's singles title here on Saturday.
Women's World Cup: Indian bowlers shine, thrash New Zealand by 186 runs
Jul 16, 2017, at 03:02 am
Derby, July 15 (IBNS): In an outstanding effort by bowlers, Indian team dismissed New Zealand to only 79 to clinch a victory by 186 runs in Women's World Cup on Saturday and seal a spot in the semi-finals.
Women's World Cup: Mitali Raj hits century, India post 265/7 against New Zealand
Jul 16, 2017, at 01:32 am
Derby, July 15 (IBNS): Indian captain Mitali Raj led from the front to steer her team to a comfortable 265 runs for the loss of seven wickets in a Women's World Cup 2017 clash on Saturday.
Borussia Dortmund extends contract with Shinji Kagawa
Jul 16, 2017, at 12:37 am
Dortmund, July 15 (IBNS): Football club Borussia Dortmund on Saturday announced extending the contract of Japanese footballer Shinji Kagawa.
AC Milan confirms transfer of Leonardo Bonucci from Juventus
Jul 16, 2017, at 12:27 am
Milan, July 21 (IBNS): Italian football major AC Milan on Saturday confirmed that it has reached an agreement with Juventus over the transfer of Leonardo Bonucci.
MS Dhoni welcomes CSK's return to IPL next year
Jul 16, 2017, at 12:14 am
Chennai, July 15 (IBNS): Former skipper MS Dhoni was seen wearing Chennai Super Kings jersey as the club will return to Indian Premier League next year.
Wimbledon: Sachin Tendulkar spotted cheering friend Federer
Jul 15, 2017, at 06:16 pm
London, July 15 (IBNS): Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who is a familiar face at the Wimbledon, was spotted cheering for tennis legend Roger Federer on Friday.
Wimbledon: Roger Federer beats Thomas Berdych, reaches final
Jul 15, 2017, at 05:35 pm
London, July 15 (IBNS): Seven time champion Roger Federer defeated Thomas Berdych in men's singles on Friday to reach the record eleventh final of the Wimbledon championship 2017.
BCCI welcomes Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals return to IPL
Jul 15, 2017, at 01:09 am
Mumbai, July 14 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday welcomed the Indian Premier League franchises – Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals – back into the League.
Steve Coppell appointed head coach of Tata Steel-owned ISL franchise
Jul 15, 2017, at 01:04 am
Mumbai/ Kolkata, July 14 (IBNS): Tata Steel on Friday announced the signing of Stephen James `Steve’ Coppell as the head coach of its Jamshedpur-based franchise, Jamshedpur Football Club, for the upcoming season of Indian Super League (ISL). Last month, Tata Steel had successfully bid for the Jamshedpur-based franchise of the coveted ISL.
Nathaniel Chalobah joins Watford from Chelsea
Jul 15, 2017, at 12:52 am
London, July 14 (IBNS): Footballer Nathaniel Chalobah has joined Watford from Chelsea, officials said.
Jason Gillespie to take up responsibility of PNG
Jul 15, 2017, at 12:30 am
Sydney, July 14 (IBNS): Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie is all set to be named as the coach of Papua New Guinea for an interim period.
AIFF appoints Dr. Punith Kenchappa Giriyappa as team doctor for U-23 National Team
Jul 15, 2017, at 12:21 am
New Delhi, July 14 (IBNS): In view of the decision by the Anti Doping Disciplinary Panel of NADA, All India Football Federation has appointed Dr. Punith Kenchappa Giriyappa as the Team Doctor for the India U-23 National Team for the forthcoming AFC U-23 Championship 2018 Qualifiers to be held in Qatar from July 19, 2017.
Tiago Mendes joins Atletico Madrid coaching staff
Jul 14, 2017, at 11:32 pm
Madrid, July 14 (IBNS): Footballer Tiago Mendes, who has retired recently, has joined Atletico Madrid as assistant of the first team’s coaching staff.
Sarfraz Ahmed signs with Yorkshire county
Jul 14, 2017, at 09:02 pm
Islamabad, July 14 (IBNS): It seems that Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed is all set to play for Yorkshire county in the domestic cricket of England soon.
Ban over, CSK all set to return to IPL from 2018
Jul 14, 2017, at 05:47 pm
Chennai, July 14 (IBNS): Chennai Super Kings is all set to return to Indian Premier League (IPL) from the 2018 season as its two-year ban following the spot fixing scandal ended on Thursday.
BCCI thanks Sachin, Saurav and Laxman for undertaking head coach selection process
Jul 14, 2017, at 01:31 am
Mumbai, July 13 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expressed its sincere gratitude to the members of the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) who most willingly agreed to undertake the process of selection of the Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Team.
Virat Kohli holidaying with Anushka Sharma, shares picture on Instagram
Jul 13, 2017, at 06:24 pm
New York, July 13 (IBNS): Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli posted a picture on Instagram of him spending time, between two cricketing series, with girlfriend Anushka Sharma, calling it a 'much needed break'.
What can be better stress buster than reading a book? Mitali Raj proves it
Jul 13, 2017, at 05:32 pm
London, July 13 (IBNS): Sachin Tendulkar's power nap before batting was popular, but Indian women's cricket team captain Mitali Raj's reading habit prior to action with the willow appears to be a new stress buster.
ICC Women World Cup: England, Australia and South Africa book semifinal places
Jul 13, 2017, at 07:19 am
Derby, July 12 (IBNS) England, Australia and South Africa booked their places in the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2017 with a game to spare after convincing wins on Wednesday.
Mithali Raj passes milestone but Australia progresses to semifinals
Jul 13, 2017, at 07:09 am
Bristol, July 12 (IBNS) Indian skipper Mithali Raj made ODI history in Bristol but it was Australia who booked its place in the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 after an eight-wicket victory at The County Ground.
Vijay Goel seeks report from Paralympic Committee of India on swimmer Kanchanmala
Jul 13, 2017, at 05:00 am
New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): Following a news item that had appeared in a section of media on Wednesday about Kanchanmala Pande, a para swimmer, who had to face hardship, Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Vijay Goel sought report from his ministry on the same.
U-23 friendly series with Singapore ends 1-1
Jul 13, 2017, at 02:04 am
New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): The two-match International Friendly series between India U-23 and Singapore U-23 ended 1-1 when India U-23 boys went down narrowly to Singapore U-23 by a solitary goal in the second International Friendly played at the Choa Chu Kan Stadium in Singapore on Wednesday (July 12, 2017).
FC Goa signs Spanish midfielder Manuel Arana
Jul 13, 2017, at 01:35 am
Panaji, July 12 (IBNS): FC Goa have confirmed the signing of winger Manuel Arana on a one year contract.
Indian cricketers congratulate Zaheer Khan over appointment as bowling coach
Jul 12, 2017, at 10:46 pm
New Delhi, July 12 (IBNS): Indian cricketers appreciated and congratulated former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan for being appointed as the bowling coach for the national side.