Afghanistan: Cricketer Shapoor Zadran escapes attack in Kabul

Jan 08, 2017, at 06:31 pm

Kabul. Jan 8 (IBNS): Afghani cricketer Shapoor Zadran escaped an attack unhurt following open-fire at his vehicle by unknown assailants, local Khaama Press reported.

Tennis: Sania loses numero uno spot to Bethanie Mattek-Sands

Jan 08, 2017, at 04:04 pm

St. Petersburg, Florida, Jan 8 (IBNS): Indian tennis sensation and former women's doubles number one ranked player, Sania Mirza has slipped down to the second spot while her partner Bethanie Matter-Sands, with whom she won the Brisbane International on Saturday, replaced her at the top.

Sania Mirza-Bethanie Mattek-Sands lift Brisbane doubles title

Jan 08, 2017, at 04:54 am

Brisbane, Jan 7 (IBNS): Indian Tennis star Sania MIrza and her doubles partner American Bethanie Mattek-Sands lifted their first women's doubles title of the year on Saturday.

Dharminder Lilly crashes out in league stage of Kolkata Open National Invitation Snooker

Jan 07, 2017, at 04:27 am

Kolkata, Jan 7 (IBNS): Pankaj Advani, Aditya Mehta, Sourav Kothari, Brijesh Damani, Manan Chandra, Alok Kumar, Faisal Khan, Siddharth Parikh, Laxman Rawat, Lucky Vatnani and Kamal Chawla have qualified for the knockout stage of the 3rd Kolkata Open National Invitation Snooker Championship 2017 organised by the West Bengal Billiards Association at the Bengal Rowing Club.

Indian sides for ODI,T20 series against England announced, Kohli named skipper

Jan 06, 2017, at 10:20 pm

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS: Commencing a new era in Indian cricket, Virat Kohli was named the skipper of the Indian limited overs sides as the teams for the ODI and T20 series against England were announced by selectors on Friday.

Virat Kohli named ODI, T20 skipper of India

Jan 06, 2017, at 10:02 pm

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS): Flamboyant Indian batsman Virat Kohli has been named as the skipper of the Indian ODI and T20 side in the series against England.

BCB announces 15-member squad for first Test against New Zealand

Jan 06, 2017, at 09:16 pm

Dhaka, Jan 6 (IBNS): Bangladesh Cricket Board on Friday announced the 15-member squad for the first Test against New Zealand at Wellington starting Jan 12.

Bangalore molestation: Angry Virat questions people's mindset

Jan 06, 2017, at 04:58 pm

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS): Popular cricketer and Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli has slammed the Bangalore molestation incident as 'really really disturbing'.

You'll always be my captain MS Dhoni bhai, says Virat Kohli

Jan 06, 2017, at 03:45 pm

Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS): Hailing former team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Test skipper Virat Kohli said that the former will always remain his captain.

Sydney Thunder BBL: Carlos Brathwaite to replace compatriot Andre Russell

Jan 05, 2017, at 06:06 pm

Sydney, Jan 5 (IBNS): An injured Andre Russel has made way for compatriot Carlos Brathwaite in the Sydney Thunder camp in the ongoing edition of Big Bash League (BBL), reports said.

Sachin, others pay tribute to Dhoni's captaincy

Jan 05, 2017, at 03:11 pm

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketers appreciated MS Dhoni's tenure as the captain of the Indian cricket side after he decided to announce his resignation from the position on Wednesday.

MS Dhoni resigns as ODI, T20 skipper

Jan 05, 2017, at 03:37 am

Mumbai, Jan 4 (IBNS): A glorious chapter in Indian cricket's history came to an end when Mahendra Singh Dhoni stepped down as the skipper of the ODI and T20 side on Wednesday.

Top players cruise in Kolkata Open National Snooker

Jan 05, 2017, at 02:42 am

Kolkata, Jan 4 (IBNS):Marquee players PankajAdvani and Aditya Mehta had easy outings on the first day of the 3rd Kolkata Open National Invitation Snooker Championship 2017 organised by the West Bengal Billiards Association at the Bengal Rowing Club, even as Dharminder Lilly, the current World Champion (Masters) bit the dust against LaxmanRawat.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni steps down as ODI,T20 skipper

Jan 05, 2017, at 02:37 am

Mumbai, Jan 4 (IBNS): Ending his glorious episode as the skipper of the Indian cricket team,Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday announced his decison to step down as the captain of the ODI and the T20 side.

Sports code must give primacy to athletes: Pankaj Advani

Jan 04, 2017, at 02:53 am

Kolkata, Jan 3 (IBNS): In the backdrop of the developments surrounding cricket in India, sixteen-time world champion in cuesports Pankaj Advani feels that any sports code would only yield results if athletes and measures to support them are given primacy.

L Balaji appointed as KKR bowling coach

Jan 04, 2017, at 02:46 am

Kolkata, Jan 3 (IBNS): Former Indian pacer L Balaji has been appointed as bowling coach of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Arthur Morris inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Jan 03, 2017, at 08:31 pm

Dubai, Jan 3 (IBNS) : Former Australia cricketer Arthur Morris was on Tuesday inducted into the International Cricket Council’s Hall of Fame by Steve Waugh during the tea break on the opening day of the third Test between Australia and Pakistan in Sydney.

SC replaces FS Nariman with Anil Dhavan for BCCI administrator search panel

Jan 03, 2017, at 07:40 pm

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IBNS): The Supreme Court of India replaced Fali S Nariman with senior lawyer Anil Divan for suggesting names of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) administrators, according to media reports on Tuesday.

Mustafizur, Santner attain career-best rankings in ODIs

Jan 03, 2017, at 01:23 am

Dubai, Jan 2 (IBNS): Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman and New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner have attained career-best rankings after creditable performances in a three-match One-Day International series which New Zealand won 3-0 at home.

Top cueists for Kolkata Open National Snooker

Jan 03, 2017, at 01:15 am

Kolkata, Jan 2 (IBNS): Sixteen-time world champion in cuesports Pankaj Advani leads a star-studded lineup at the 3rd Kolkata Open National Invitation Snooker Championship 2017 organised by the West Bengal Billiards Association which will be held from Jan 3 to 8 at the Bengal Rowing Club.

Umpire Rod Tucker reaches half-century of Test matches

Jan 03, 2017, at 01:00 am

Dubai, Jan 2 (IBNS): Rod Tucker of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires is officiating in his 50th Test as an on-field umpire during the second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka in Cape Town.

Hero ISL 2016 watched by 216 million viewers in India

Jan 03, 2017, at 12:33 am

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS): The season finale of Hero Indian Super League 2016 on Dec 18, 2016, turned out to be a grand sporting event with over 54,000 people thronging the stadium in Kochi and 41 million fans tuning in on television to follow the nail biting clash between Atletico de Kolkata and Kerala Blasters FC (BARC CS4+, U+R viewership Finale, All Channels).

Clinical India romp into SAFF women's final

Jan 02, 2017, at 11:41 pm

Siliguri, Jan 2 (IBNS): A clinical India proved too hot to handle as the hosts beat Nepal 3-1 to romp into the final of the SAFF Women’s Football Championship at the Kanchenjunga Stadium in Siliguri on Monday.

SC sacks BCCI chief Anurag Thakur

Jan 02, 2017, at 06:05 pm

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IBNS): The Supreme Court (SC) of India on Monday ordered the removal of Anurag Thakur, BCCI president and sacked secretary Ajay Shirke, according to media reports.

Shami delivers another bouncer of romantic image with wife to tweet New Year wishes

Jan 02, 2017, at 12:24 am

Mumbai, Jan 1 (IBNS): Indian pacer Mohammed Shami, who was trolled earlier for posting his wife's sleeveless image on social media, posted yet another romantic picture of him with his wife Hasin Jahan on Twitter on Sunday to wish everyone a Happy New Year,

Mohammad Kaif faces Twitter trolls for sharing images of himself performing Surya Namaskar

Jan 01, 2017, at 10:46 pm

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif was the latest target of Twitter trolls after he posted images of himself performing Surya Namaskar.

Somdev Devvarman announces retirement from pro Tennis

Jan 01, 2017, at 10:29 pm

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IBNS): Indian Tennis player Somdev Devvarman has announced his retirement from professional Tennis.

Ricky Ponting appointed to coach Australian T20 side

Jan 01, 2017, at 10:18 pm

Sydney, Jan 1 (IBNS): Former Australian World Cup winning captain Ricky Ponting has been appointed as the coach of the national team for the home T20 series against Sri Lanka.

PCB offers heartfelt condolence on the sad demise of former Test Crickter Imtiaz Ahmed

Dec 31, 2016, at 10:54 pm

Islamabad, Dec 31 (IBNS): Chairman PCB Shaharyar M. Khan, Chairman Executive Committee Najam Sethi and Chief Operating Officer Subhan Ahmad have offered their heartfelt condolences on the sad demise of Imtiaz Ahmed, former Test wicket-keeper batsman.

Azhar reaches career-best ranking, top-ranked Smith finishes year on a high

Dec 31, 2016, at 09:17 pm

Dubai, Dec 31 (IBNS): Pakistan opener Azhar Ali has moved up 10 places to reach a career-high sixth rank in the MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen even as top-ranked Steve Smith has finished the year-end rankings with a personal best in terms of rating points.