Neither Kumble nor Kohli to blame
Jul 05, 2017, at 02:15 am
Thirteen months back when the stage was set for Ravi Shastri to don the mantle of India head coach, a source tipped this writer that legendary Anil Kumble has just sent in his application. On verification, it was found out to be more than true. Yes, the legendary leg-spinner had submitted his CV and was the front-runner straightaway. That was the news of the day.
Florian Lejeune signs with Newcastle United
Jul 05, 2017, at 02:00 am
London, July 4 (IBNS): Defender Florian Lejeune has signed with English football club Newcastle United.
India expresses interest to host FIFA U-20 WC in 2019
Jul 05, 2017, at 12:53 am
New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): The All India Football Federation on Tuesday submitted an expression of interest to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup in India in 2019.
Dhoni surpasses Gilchrist's record in ODI
Jul 04, 2017, at 11:11 pm
Sydney, July 4 (IBNS) Former Australian wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist has wished Indian cricketer MS Dhoni for becoming the second highest run-scoring wicket-keeper-batsman.
Jul 04, 2017, at 07:01 pm
Derby (England), Jul 4 (IBNS): India sits at the top of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 standings after three games, but captain Mithali Raj says her team still has plenty to work on as it prepares to face Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
Jul 04, 2017, at 01:02 am
London, July 3 (IBNS): Aston Villa has signed English footballer John Terry.
Andy Murray continues to remain number one player in world
Jul 03, 2017, at 11:42 pm
London, July 3 (IBNS): British Tennis star Andy Murray maintained his domination at the ATP ranking world as he remained the number one player, as per the latest ranking list released on Monday.
Mithali Raj gives perfect 10 to her team for win against Pakistan
Jul 03, 2017, at 09:48 pm
London, July 3 (IBNS): Captain Mithali Raj gave her team perfect 10 points for beating Pakistan in a high-voltage World Cup match against Pakistan on Sunday.
Odisha: Sudarsan Pattnaik creates special sand art to congratulate Indian team for beating Pakistan
Jul 03, 2017, at 09:39 pm
Bhubaneswar, July 3 (IBNS): Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik†has designed a special sand creation to mark the victory of India over Pakistan in a ICC Women's World Cup match on Sunday.
MS Dhoni's scores slowest 50 by Indian batsman in 16 years
Jul 03, 2017, at 09:26 pm
Antigua, July 3 (IBNS): A 114-ball 54 runs innings by MS Dhoni in a match that India lost against West Indies by 11 runs have dragged criticisms from fans on social media.
Jul 03, 2017, at 06:40 pm
New Delhi, Jul 3 (IBNS): Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports, Vijay Goel, congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team for their performance against Pakistan in the ongoing ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.
Australia, India edge close to securing semi-finals spots
Jul 03, 2017, at 04:28 am
London, July 2 (IBNS): Defending champion Australia and India overpowered New Zealand and Pakistan respectively in the matches between the neighbours to register their third successive victories in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 on Sunday.
Murray confirms he is fit to play Wimbledon
Jul 03, 2017, at 01:56 am
London, July 2 (IBNS); British Tennis star Andy Murray on Sunday said he is fit to play the Wimbledon.
Fourth ODI: West Indies win toss, opt to bat first against India
Jul 02, 2017, at 11:49 pm
Antigua, July 2 (IBNS): West Indies have won the toss and elected to bat first against India in the fourth ODI match of the series here on Sunday.
ICC names unchanged elite panel for 2017-18 season
Jul 02, 2017, at 11:06 pm
Dubai, July 2 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday named an unchanged Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires for the 2017-18 season, following the annual review and selection process.
Vijay Goel, Rajyavardhan Rathore flag off 5th Slum Yuva Daud in Delhi
Jul 02, 2017, at 07:35 pm
New Delhi, July 2 (IBNS): Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel and Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore on Sunday flagged off the 5 th Mega Slum Yuva Daud.
Novak Djokovic clinches Aegon International
Jul 02, 2017, at 04:08 am
London, July 1 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic defeated Gael Monfils to clinch the Aegon International.
Dipika Pallikal relaxes in swimming pool, posts image on social media
Jul 02, 2017, at 03:53 am
Antigua,July 1 (IBNS): Dipika Pallikal, the wife of Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik, is currently having fun in the Caribbean and it seems clear from the image posted by her on Instagram.
Chelsea signs goalkeeper Willy Caballero
Jul 02, 2017, at 01:49 am
London, July 1 (IBNS): British football club Chelsea on Saturday said it has signed goalkeeper Willy Caballero on a free transfer.
England selectors name 12-man squad for first Test against South Africa
Jul 02, 2017, at 12:52 am
London, July 1 (IBNS): England and Wales Cricket Board selectors have named a 12-man squad for the for the first Investec Test match against South Africa.
PSG extends contract with Marquinhos till 2022
Jul 02, 2017, at 12:42 am
Paris, July 1 (IBNS): Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday announced Marquinhos has signed a three-year contract extension.
Mumbai City FC retains Amrinder Singh
Jul 01, 2017, at 11:54 pm
Mumbai, July 1 (IBNS): Soccer club Mumbai City FC on Saturday announced it has retained goal-keeper Amrinder Singh for the upcoming season of the ISL.
Saúl ÑÃguez extend contract with Atlético de Madrid til 2026
Jul 01, 2017, at 11:46 pm
Madrid, July 1 (IBNS): Football club Atlético de Madrid†on Saturday announced it has extended contract with footballer Saúl ÑÃguez till 2026.
Jul 01, 2017, at 10:08 pm
New Delhi, Jul 1 (IBNS): Ace badminton player Shrikanth Kidambi was felicitated on Saturday by Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs & Sports, Vijay Goel at his official residence in New Delhi. His coach Pullela Gopichand was also part of the felicitation function.
Lionel Messi marries longtime girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo
Jul 01, 2017, at 06:35 pm
Rosario, Jul 1 (IBNS): Argentine Footballer and Barcelona legend Lionel Messi tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo in his hometown Rosario.
India beat West Indies by 93 runs to take unassailable 2-0 lead
Jul 01, 2017, at 12:52 pm
Antigua, July 1 (IBNS): India defeated West Indies by 93 runs to take unassailable 2-0 lead in the five match series here on Friday.
Mandhana promises more after two match-winning knock
Jul 01, 2017, at 01:47 am
New Delhi, June 30 (IBNS): Smriti Mandhana represented a real gamble for the Indian selectors ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cup but the opener has justified their faith in style.
Athapaththu says she batted like Sangakkara, Jayasuriya
Jul 01, 2017, at 01:39 am
New Delhi, June 30 (IBNS): Sri Lanka batter Chamari Athapaththu has hogged the limelight in the early part of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 like no one had imagined.
3rd ODI: West Indies win toss, elect to field first
Jul 01, 2017, at 01:01 am
Antigua, June 30 (IBNS): West Indies on Friday won the toss against India and elected to field first in the third ODI here.
Rahul Dravid to continue as coach of Indian U-19, India A teams for two years
Jul 01, 2017, at 12:18 am
New Delhi/Mumbai, June 30 (IBNS): Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid will continue as the coach of India A and U-19 teams for the next two years, the BCCI confirmed on Friday.