Ind vs Aus: Kangaroos rake up 131 runs following early loss

Mar 25, 2017, at 06:26 pm

Dharamshala, Mar 25 (IBNS): Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Australian skipper Steven Smith and his deputy David Warner have sent the Indian bowlers for a leather hunt, raking up 131 runs for the loss of one wicket in the first session here on Saturday, the day one of the fourth and final Test match in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar trophy.

Ind vs Aus: Smith wins toss, Rahane to lead team in Kohli's absence

Mar 25, 2017, at 03:19 pm

Dharamshala, Mar 25 (IBNS): Australian captain Steven Smith has won the coin toss and opted to bat first here on Saturday, day one of the fourth and the final Test match of the ongoing edition of the Border-Gavaskar trophy.

SC orders BCCI to give money to HPCA for Dharamsala test match

Mar 25, 2017, at 05:25 am

New Delhi, Mar 24 (IBNS): The Supreme Court of India ordered Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to give 2.5 crore rupees to Himachal Pradesh State Cricket Association (HPCA) for organising the fourth and final test match between India and Australia, on Friday.

Mohammed Shami, Shreyas Iyer included in the Indian team for Dharamsala Test against Australia

Mar 25, 2017, at 12:57 am

Mumbai, Mar 24 (IBNS):Mohammed Shami and Shreyas Iyer have been added to the Indian squad for the Test match against Australia in Dharamsala, the BCCI confirmed on Friday.

Shamim Khan coasts to comfortable five-shot win at Kolkata Classic 2017, leads PGTI Order of Merit

Mar 25, 2017, at 12:27 am

Kolkata, Mar 24 (IBNS): With a three-shot overnight lead Delhi’s Shamim Khan was well aware that just keeping the errors out on the final day would pave the way for his victory at the Kolkata Classic 2017.

I will take the field only when I am fully fit: Virat Kohli

Mar 25, 2017, at 12:21 am

Dharamsala, Mar 24 (IBNS): Indian captain Virat Kohli said that he will take the field and play in Dharamsala test match against Australia if he is fully fit, at a press conference on Friday.

Shaun Tait now holding Overseas Citizen card

Mar 24, 2017, at 11:31 pm

Sydney, Mar 24 (IBNS): Australian pacer Shaun Tait on Friday announced that he is now holding a Overseas Citizen card.

Rising Pune Supergiants adds Imran Tahir to squad, replaces injured Marsh

Mar 24, 2017, at 11:22 pm

Pune, Mar 24 (IBNS): IPL side Rising Pune Supergiant‏s on Friday announced South African spinner Imran Tahir has joined the squad.

Dhoni looking to play beyond 2019 WC

Mar 24, 2017, at 11:07 pm

New Delhi, Mar 24 (IBNS): Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni has expressed that he is looking forward to play the game beyond World Cup 2019.

Steve Smith meets Dalai Lama

Mar 24, 2017, at 09:52 pm

Dharamsala, Mar 24 (IBNS): Australian skipper Steve Smith on Friday said he was 'incredibly fortunate' to meet spiritual leader Dalai Lama.

ICC Chairman to remain in post following board resolution

Mar 24, 2017, at 09:09 pm

Dubai, Mar 24 (IBNS): ICC Chairman Shashank Manohar on Friday agreed to defer his recent resignation following an ICC Board resolution to request him to remain in post was passed with overwhelming support earlier this week.

Rohit Sharma, Kedar Jadhav ruled out of Paytm Prof D B Deodhar Trophy 2017

Mar 24, 2017, at 05:05 am

Mumbai, Mar 23 (IBNS): The All India Senior Selection Committee have named replacements for Rohit Sharma and Kedar Jadhav who have been ruled out of the Paytm Prof D B Deodhar Trophy 2017 due to an injury.

Virat is a great ambassador and leader of cricket: Cheteshwar Pujara

Mar 24, 2017, at 04:48 am

Dharamsala, Mar 23 (IBNS): Indian top order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara said that Virat Kohli is a great ambassador and leader of cricket, in response to Australian media's comparison between the Indian captain and US President Donald Trump, at a press conference on Thursday.

Shreyas Iyer selected in Indian team as support to injured Virat Kohli

Mar 24, 2017, at 04:31 am

Dharamsala, Mar 23 (IBNS): Mumbai cricketer Shreyas Iyer was selected in the Indian cricket team as a support to injured Virat Kohli for the fourth and final test match of the ongoing India-Australia series on Thursday.

Rising Pune Supergiant bring in Imran Tahir as replacement for Mitchell Marsh

Mar 24, 2017, at 01:05 am

Mumbai, Mar 23 (IBNS): Australia and Rising Pune Supergiant all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the 10th edition of the VIVO IPL owing to a shoulder injury.

Shamim Khan surges ahead on penultimate day

Mar 23, 2017, at 11:51 pm

Kolkata, Mar 23 (IBNS): Shamim Khan’s near-flawless short-game helped him surge ahead by three shots in the penultimate round of the Kolkata Classic 2017 even as his driving woes continued at the Rs. 40 lakh event.

Mehidy Hasan Miraz drafted in Bangladesh ODI Squad

Mar 23, 2017, at 10:57 pm

Dhaka, Mar 23 (IBNS): Off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been included in the Bangladesh ODI Squad for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka.

AIFF Executive Committee meets in New Delhi

Mar 23, 2017, at 10:28 pm

New Delhi, Mar 23(IBNS): Praful Patel, President, All India Football Federation Chaired AIFF’s Executive Committee Meeting which was held at Football House, the AIFF Headquarters, New Delhi on Thursday.

India’s Mittal secures his first career Gold in Acapulco, gets his payback on Australia’s Willett

Mar 23, 2017, at 06:30 pm

Acapulco,Mar 23 (IBNS): It didn’t take too long for India’s Double Trap shooter Ankur Mittal to get his revenge on Australia’s James Willett.

BCCI announces pay hike for Indian men cricketers by cent percent

Mar 23, 2017, at 02:22 am

Mumbai, Mar 22 (IBNS): Board of Control for Cricket in India in an official statement announced the pay hike for all Indian men cricketers by cent percent, on Wednesday.

Scotland to host Zimbabwe in June

Mar 23, 2017, at 01:57 am

Edinburgh, Mar 22 (IBNS): Scotland on Wednesday said it will host Zimbabwe in two One Day Internationals at The Grange, Edinburgh this summer as part of an action-packed fortnight of international cricket on home soil.

Petra Kvitová recovering from arm injury

Mar 22, 2017, at 10:54 pm

Prostejov, Mar 22 (IBNS): Czech tennis star Petra Kvitová has said she is trying hard to recover from left arm injury.

Australian media compares Kohli to US President Trump

Mar 22, 2017, at 02:23 am

Sydney, Mar 21 (IBNS): The fight between Australia and India on the field is getting tense with even the Australian media attacking skipper Virat Kohli and comparing him with US President Donald Trump.

Bastian Schweinsteiger to join Chicago Fire

Mar 21, 2017, at 11:49 pm

London, Mar 21 (IBNS): Bastian Schweinsteiger is all set to join Chicago Fire, Manchester United confirmed on Tuesday.

BCCI and CA to partner for Exchange Programs

Mar 21, 2017, at 11:33 pm

Mumbai, Mar 21 (IBNS): National Cricket Academy (NCA) has undertaken an initiative to conduct a refresher course for the existing accredited coaches of BCCI in conjunction with Cricket Australia.

Australia and South Africa vie for 2nd spot in Test rankings on 1 April cut-off date

Mar 21, 2017, at 11:17 pm

Dubai, Mar 21 (IBNS): Ravindra Jadeja has whizzed ahead of India spin-twin Ravichandran Ashwin to take the sole top spot in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers after grabbing nine wickets in the drawn third Test against Australia which puts the four-match series interestingly poised at 1-1.

FIFA: Match official banned for life due to match manipulation

Mar 21, 2017, at 03:37 pm

Zurich, Mar 21 (IBNS): The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to ban the Ghanaian match official Joseph Odartei Lamptey from taking part in any kind of football-related activity (administrative, sports or any other) at national and international level for life, an official release stated.

India ‘Blue’ and India ‘Red’ teams for Deodhar Trophy 2017 announced

Mar 21, 2017, at 02:37 pm

Mumbai, Mar 21 (IBNS): The All India Senior Selection Committee have picked the squads for India ‘Blue’ and India ‘Red’ teams for Prof D B Deodhar Trophy 2017, to play against Tamil Nadu, the winners of Vijay Hazare Trophy 2017, an official release stated.

ICC announces appointment of new CFO

Mar 21, 2017, at 12:55 am

Dubai, Mar 20 (IBNS): The ICC on Monday announced the appointment of Ankur Khanna to the post of Chief Financial Officer.

JP Duminy withdraws from upcoming IPL season due to personal reason

Mar 21, 2017, at 12:50 am

New Delhi, Mar 20 (IBNS): Indian Premier League side Delhi Daredevils has announced that South African batsman JP Duminy has withdrawn from the upcoming edition of the cash-rich tournament due to personal reason.