Du Plessis charged for breaching Level 2 of the ICC Code of Conduct
Nov 18, 2016, at 06:02 pm
Dubai, Nov 18 (IBNS) South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has been charged for breaching Article 2.2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct after television footage appeared to show him applying an artificial substance to the ball during the fourth day’s play in the second Test in Hobart, which concluded on Tuesday.
Ashwin-Yadav partnership help India sail past 400-run mark
Nov 18, 2016, at 05:23 pm
Visakhapatnam, Nov 18 (IBNS): A 52-run unbeaten partnership between Indian's off-spin twin Ravichandran Ashwin and debutant Jayant Yadav helped their team sail past the 400-run mark after a mini collapse triggered tension in the host's dressing room, here on Friday, day two of the second Test against England.
Haryana sprinter Dharambir Singh handed eight year ban by NADA
Nov 18, 2016, at 12:42 am
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) slapped an eight-year ban on Haryana sprinter Dharambir Singh on dope charges, media reported on Thursday.
Shuttler PV Sindhu enters China Open quarterfinal with a thrilling win
Nov 17, 2016, at 11:38 pm
Fuzhou (China)/New Delhi, Nov 17 (IBNS): Indian shuttler, Rio Olympics silver medallist, PV Sindhu reached the quarter finals of the China Open Championship after a thrilling win in the second round, media reported on Thursday.
India end day one with 317 runs, England with 4 wickets
Nov 17, 2016, at 11:00 pm
Visakhapatnam, Nov 17 (IBNS): A Virat Kohli-Cheteshwar Pujara fueled partnership of 226 runs helped India finish day one of the second Test match against England with 317 runs, on Thursday.
India end day with 317 runs, England with 4 wickets
Nov 17, 2016, at 10:53 pm
Visakhapatnam, Nov 17 (IBNS): A Virat Kohli-Cheteshwar Pujara fueled partnership of 226 runs helped India finish day one of the second Test match against England with 317 runs, here on Thursday.
Kohli-Pujara add 118-runs in post lunch session
Nov 17, 2016, at 08:48 pm
Visakhapatnam, Nov 17 (IBNS): After an unbeaten partnership of 70 runs in the first session, which pulled India out of murky waters against England here on day one of the second Test match, Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara added 118 runs more to bruise England's chances.
Stephen Kiprotich to miss Airtel Delhi Half Marathon 2016
Nov 17, 2016, at 07:39 pm
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Ugandan long-distance runner Stephen Kiprotich will not take part in the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon owing to personal crisis, an official release said.
Pujara-Kohli partnership consolidate Indian innings after early blow
Nov 17, 2016, at 05:53 pm
Visakhapatnam, Nov 17 (IBNS): A 70-run partnership between Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara helped hosts India consolidate their innings following an early setback, here on day one of the second Test match against England.
New Zealand makes it to ICC Women’s World Cup 2017
Nov 17, 2016, at 05:30 pm
Dubai, Nov 17 (IBNS): New Zealand has become the third team to qualify for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 after defeating Pakistan by seven wickets in Nelson on Thursday in the second match of their IWC series, an official release stated.
2nd Test: India win toss, opt to bat first
Nov 17, 2016, at 02:54 pm
Visakhapatnam, Nov 17 (IBNS): India won the toss against England in the second Test of the series and opted to bat first here on Thursday.
Sachin Tendulkar visits his adopted village
Nov 17, 2016, at 02:33 am
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IBNS): Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar visited his adopted village of Puttamrajuvari Kandriga near Gudur on Wednesday and said the area has become open defecation free.
De Kock, Rabada continue to charge up the ICC Test player rankings
Nov 16, 2016, at 06:27 pm
Dubai, Nov 16 (IBNS): South Africa players Quinton de Kock and Kagiso Rabada have continued to move up the rankings after impressive performances in the second Test in Hobart which helped their side take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series against Australia, an official release stated.
Match officials for the FIFA Club World Japan 2016 appointed
Nov 16, 2016, at 03:40 pm
Zurich, Nov 16 (IBNS): FIFA has announced the match officials who will be in charge at the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2016, an official release stated.
ATP World Tour Finals: Novak Djokovic beats Raonic to reach semis
Nov 16, 2016, at 02:16 pm
London, Nov 16 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic has reached semi-finals at the ATP World Tour Finals by beating Milos Raonic.
Hampshire signs Australian cricketer George Bailey
Nov 16, 2016, at 02:30 am
London, Nov 15 (IBNS): British cricket club Hampshire on Tuesday said it has signed Australian International George Bailey.
Nov 15, 2016, at 09:59 pm
New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): Indian Tennis sensation Sania Misrza, who brought glory to the nation by becoming the number one doubles player in the world, turned 30 on Tuesday.
Andrew Gale appointed as Yorkshire County Cricket Club coach
Nov 15, 2016, at 09:50 pm
London, Nov 15 (IBNS): Andrew Gale has been appointed as the new First XI Coach of the Yorkshire County Cricket Club in England.
K L Rahul back in India squad for second test
Nov 15, 2016, at 08:50 pm
Mumbai, Nov 15 (IBNS) : The All India Senior Selection Committee has decided to add India batsman KL Rahul to the Indian squad ahead of the second Test of the Paytm Test Series - 2016 between India and England, a BCCI release said on Tuesday.
Nov 15, 2016, at 01:50 pm
London, Nov 15 (IBNS): Scot Tennis star Andy Murray defeated Croatia's Marin Cilic in an ATP World Tour Finals here.
Nov 15, 2016, at 02:41 am
Mumbai, Nov 14 (IBNS): Star Sports builds cricket further and strengthens its popularity at a Pan-India level making the India-NZ ODI series as the highest rated bilateral ODI series in the last 3 years.
Adam Gilchrist turns 45, cricketers wish him
Nov 15, 2016, at 12:39 am
Mumbai, Nov 14 (IBNS): Cricketers wished former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist on his birthday.
Root, Herath climb to second positions in ICC Test rankings
Nov 14, 2016, at 10:04 pm
Dubai, Nov 14 (IBNS): England batsman Joe Root and Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath have moved up to take the second positions among batsmen and bowlers, respectively, in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after their fine performances in recent matches.
Nov 14, 2016, at 12:49 am
Rajkot, Nov 13 (IBNS): Despite pressure on the last day, Indians settled for a draw in the first Test against England here on Sunday.
Narinder Batra elected as FIH chief
Nov 13, 2016, at 06:43 am
Dubai, Nov 13 (IBNS): Creating history and writing a new chapter in the pages of Indian hockey, Narinder Batra was elected as International Hockey Federation (FIH) President at the 45th FIH Congress in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Saturday.
U-18 I-League kicks off on Nov 18
Nov 13, 2016, at 05:21 am
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS): 37 Teams from all over the country will ply their trade in the U-18 I-League which is slated to kick-off on November 14 (Monday) in Maharashtra zone. All the teams from Hero I-League, Second Division League, a few football academies and one team from Hero ISL will clash their swords to clinch the silverware.
England qualifies for ICC Women’s World Cup 2017
Nov 13, 2016, at 12:02 am
Mumbai, Nov 12 (IBNS): England became the second team to qualify for the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 with a 122-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first match of their ICC Women’s Championship series in Colombo on Saturday.
Nov 12, 2016, at 11:19 pm
Mumbai, Nov 12 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma, who underwent a surgery on his right thigh on Friday, thanked his fans for wishing him.
Test: England openers make positive start, take 163 runs lead
Nov 12, 2016, at 11:07 pm
Rajkot, Nov 12 (IBNS): Taking 163 runs lead, England finished the fourth day's play at 114 runs for the loss of no wickets against India in the first Test of the series here on Saturday.
Rohit Sharma undergoes surgery
Nov 12, 2016, at 06:04 pm
Mumbai, Nov 12 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma, who suffered an injury during the last ODI against New Zealand on Oct 29 at Vizag, underwent a surgery on his right thigh on Friday, an official release said.