Virat Kohli says his source of inspiration is Autobiography of a Yogi

Feb 21, 2017, at 04:26 am

Kolkata, Feb 20 (IBNS): Ace cricketer and Captain of the Indian Cricket Team Virat Kohli professed his love for Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda's autobiography of a Yogi calling it a 'must read for all those who are brave enough to let their thoughts and ideologies be challenged.'

India, South Africa ready for final of ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2017

Feb 21, 2017, at 03:35 am

Colombo, Feb 20 (IBNS): India and South Africa will play the final of the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2017 on Tuesday, in what will be an opportunity for their players to perform freely on the big stage.

VIVO IPL Player Auction 2017 witnesses bidding of INR 91.15 Crore

Feb 21, 2017, at 01:21 am

Mumbai, Feb 20 (IBNS): The VIVO Indian Premier League Player Auction 2017 concluded in Bengaluru on Monday with as many as 66 being bought by eight teams including 27 overseas players.

IPL bidding : Afghanistan cricketers bought for the first time, Ben Stokes most expensive

Feb 20, 2017, at 10:41 pm

Bengaluru, Feb 20 (IBNS) : Afghanistan made history in Indian Premier League (IPL) bidding for cricketers as Spinner Rashid Khan and all-rounder Mohammed Nabi were on Monday bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad, making them the first cricketers from the country to be bought by an IPL franchise.

Virat Kohli signs deal with Puma

Feb 20, 2017, at 02:16 am

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IBNS): Indian cricket skipper Virat Kohli has signed a new deal with sportswear brand Puma.

I-League: Minerva pip Churchill in 9-goal thriller

Feb 20, 2017, at 01:20 am

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IBNS): Minerva Punjab FC secured a crucial away victory in a hostile territory as they pipped Churchill Brothers by 4-5 in a nine-goal thriller at the Tilak Maidan in Goa on Sunday, an official release stated.

Vanuatu, Samoa & Fiji get the early wins

Feb 20, 2017, at 12:27 am

Dubai, Feb 19 (IBNS): There were easy wins for Vanuatu, Samoa and Fiji on day 1 of the 2017 ICC World Cricket League Qualifier – East Asia-Pacific in Bendigo, Australia, an official release said.

RCB, Mitchell Starc discontinue their association ahead of 2017 season

Feb 19, 2017, at 08:12 pm

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IBNS): The Royal Challengers Bangalore and fast bowler Mitchell Starc have mutually decided to discontinue their association ahead of the upcoming season of VIVO Indian Premier League 2017.

Ahead of IPL season 10, MS Dhoni steps down as Rising Supergiants skipper

Feb 19, 2017, at 08:09 pm

Mumbai, Feb 19 (IBNS): Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Sunday stepped down as captain of Indian Premier League (IPL) team Rising Pune Supergiants, media reports said.

Ambassador felicitates young Indian footballers from Kashmir playing in Spain

Feb 19, 2017, at 01:57 am

Madrid, Feb 18 (IBNS): Indian Ambassador to Spain, Venkatesh Varma, felicitated two young Indian footballers from Kashmir, Basit Ahmed and Asrar Rehbar, for being selected to play in the third division for the Spanish club Sociedad Deportiva Lenense Proinastur in Asturias, an official release stated.

Virat Kohli interacts with kids

Feb 18, 2017, at 11:52 pm

Mumbai, Feb 18 (IBNS): Indian cricket skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday interacted with school kids.

Pakistan, Sri Lanka look set to qualify for ICC Women's World Cup 2017

Feb 18, 2017, at 11:51 pm

Dubai, Feb 18 (IBNS): Pakistan and Sri Lanka look set to make it to the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 as they take on India and Bangladesh respectively, in the last round of Super Six matches at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 on Sunday, an official release stated.

India, South Africa book places in ICC Women's World Cup 2017 with comfortable wins

Feb 18, 2017, at 01:13 am

Colombo, Feb 17 (IBNS): India and South Africa completed comprehensive victories in the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2017 on Friday to become the first two teams from the tournament to qualify for the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 to be held in England and Wales from June 24 to July 23.

Squads and fixtures announced for East Asia-Pacific Qualifier

Feb 17, 2017, at 09:33 pm

Dubai, Feb 17 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced the squads and fixtures for the 2017 ICC World Cricket League Qualifier – East Asia-Pacific which starts in Bendigo, Victoria on Sunday Feb 19, an official release stated.

Virat Kohli greets people on social media

Feb 16, 2017, at 04:25 pm

Mumbai, Feb 16 (IBNS): Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli on Thursday took to social media to greet his fans.

VIVO Indian Premier League 2017 fixtures announced

Feb 16, 2017, at 04:14 am

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the fixtures of the upcoming VIVO Indian Premier League 2017 season with the opening match scheduled to be held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on April 5, 2017.

India closes in on place in ICC Women's World Cup 2017 with impressive win over South Africa

Feb 16, 2017, at 02:00 am

Colombo, Feb 15 (IBNS): India closed in on a berth in the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 after a resilient 49 runs win over South Africa while Sri Lanka and Bangladesh also registered notable wins on Wednesday in the first round of Super Six matches at the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2017.

VIVO Indian Premier League 2017 fixtures announced

Feb 16, 2017, at 12:44 am

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the fixtures of the upcoming VIVO Indian Premier League 2017 season with the opening match scheduled to be held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on April 5.

Virat expresses his love for Anushka on social media

Feb 15, 2017, at 07:23 pm

Mumbai, Feb 15 (IBNS): The Valentine bug seemed to have bitten Indian cricket skipper Virat Kohli too as the dashing batsman took to social media to express his love for Bollywood star Anushka Sharma, further confirming their status as a pair.

Eastern Sporting Union crowned champions of Indian women's league

Feb 15, 2017, at 02:50 am

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IBNS): Eastern Sporting Union were crowned Champions of the inaugural edition of the Indian Women’s League at the Ambedkar Stadium in the Capital on Tuesday, as the Bembem Devi coached side defeated Rising Student’s Club 3-0 to bag the coveted trophy.

Stage set for Super 6 with ICC women's WC 2017 places at stake

Feb 15, 2017, at 02:45 am

Dubai, Feb 14 (IBNS): India and South Africa, the two top-ranked sides at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017, will figure in a high-profile match on the first day of the Super Six stage, as teams gear up for the business-end of the tournament from Wednesday.

Adam Voges announces retirement from international cricket

Feb 15, 2017, at 02:39 am

Sydney, Feb 14 (IBNS): Australian batsman Adam Voges has announced his retriement from international cricket.

David Willey to miss Caribbean tour next month

Feb 15, 2017, at 01:53 am

London, Feb 14 (IBNS): Indian cricketer David Willey will miss England’s three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against the West Indies in the Caribbean next month.

India team for the first two matches of Paytm Test series against Australia picked

Feb 14, 2017, at 09:34 pm

Mumbai, Feb 14 (IBNS) The All-India Senior Selection Committee met earlier on Tuesday to pick the India Cricket Team for the first two Test matches of the four-match Paytm Test series against Australia.

Bangladesh,Ireland,Pakistan, SL join India, SA in Super 6 of ICC Women WC Qualifier

Feb 14, 2017, at 01:59 am

Dubai, Feb 13 (IBNS): All six sides with One-Day International status at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 have retained their grade for the next four-year cycle by qualifying for the Super Six stage here on Monday.

Serena Williams tops WTA rankings

Feb 14, 2017, at 01:34 am

London, Feb 13 (IBNS): US tennis star Serena Williams is standing at the top of the WTA rankings.

Andy Murray tops ATP ranking list

Feb 14, 2017, at 01:20 am

London, Feb 13 (IBNS) British Tennis player Andy Murray has topped the chart as ATP rankings were released on Monday.

Joe Root appointed as England Test team skipper

Feb 14, 2017, at 12:14 am

London, Feb 13 (IBNS): England cricketer Joe Root has been named as the skipper of the English Test squad.

One-off Test: India win match by 208 runs

Feb 13, 2017, at 08:31 pm

Hyderabad, Feb 13 (IBNS): Virat Kohli and his men in white registered yet another big win, this time against Bangladesh, to lift the trophy in the one off Test with Bangladesh, on Monday.

Football: Otto Pfister assumes post as new Afghan coach

Feb 13, 2017, at 05:51 pm

Kabul, Feb 13 (IBNS): German Otto Pfister has assumed role as the new coach of the Afghanistan national football team, local Khaama Press reported.