Smith receives ICC Test Championship mace

Jul 25, 2016, at 07:41 pm

Dubai, July 25 (IBNS): Australia captain Steve Smith on Monday received the ICC Test Championship mace and US$ 1 million in prize money for leading his side to the number-one ranking on the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings on the annual April 1 cut-off date, an official release said.

R Ashwin picks up seven wickets to help India thrash WI by an innings and 92 runs

Jul 25, 2016, at 03:06 pm

Antigua, July 25 (IBNS): Ravichandran Ashwin performed brilliantly as he picked up seven wickets to destroy the West Indies batting line-up and help India script a victory by an innings and 92 runs over the current T20 World Champions in the first Test of the four-match series here on Sunday.

Someone has sabotaged my food supplements and water intake: Narsingh Yadav

Jul 25, 2016, at 05:37 am

New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS) Freestyle wrestler Narsingh Yadav, who has secured a quota for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in the 74 kg category, has been alleged to have tested positive for a banned substance.

Rio Olympics: IOC not to impose blanket ban on Russia

Jul 25, 2016, at 05:03 am

Lausanne, July 24 (IBNS): Giving relief, the The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided not to impose blanket ban on Russia from Rio Olympics following the doping scandal which hit the nation recently.

Serena Williams withdraws from Coupe Rogers

Jul 25, 2016, at 03:51 am

New York, July 24 (IBNS): US Tennis star Serena Williams has withdrawn her name from Coupe Rogers due to injury.

Indian hockey team departs for Rio Olympics

Jul 24, 2016, at 11:14 pm

New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): With dreams of creating a new history, Indian men's hockey team departed for Madrid from where the players will head to play the Rio Olympics.

Zouks maintain winning feeling against Tridents in Hero CPL

Jul 24, 2016, at 09:19 pm

Antigua, July 24 (IBNS) The St Lucia Zouks have made it two Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) wins in two at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium thanks to the bowling of Sammy himself and runs from Johnson Charles and Andre Fletcher. The win takes them to six points and makes qualification for the knockout stages for the first time in their history a real possibility for the St Lucian side.

Sports Minister announces cash award to Neeraj Chopra for World Record at IAAF world Under -20 athletics Championship

Jul 24, 2016, at 08:33 pm

New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): Minister of State (I/c) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel has congratulated Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for creating world record on way to the gold in the IAAF world Under -20 athletics Championship at Bydgoszcz, Poland on Saturday.

Rio-bound wrestler Narsingh Yadav fails dope test

Jul 24, 2016, at 06:44 pm

New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): Indian contender in wrestling (74kg) at the 2016 Rio Olympics Narsingh Yadav has failed a dope test conducted on him.

Third day: Umesh Yadav, Shami puts India on top,WI struggle at 21-1 in 2nd innings

Jul 24, 2016, at 02:45 pm

Antigua, July 24 (IBNS): Brilliant bowling by Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav put India in a dominating state at the end of the third day of the firs Test against West Indies here on Saturday.

Shadab Jakati joins political party in Goa

Jul 23, 2016, at 10:00 pm

Panaji, July 23 (IBNS) Cricketer Shadab Jakati, who is known for his appearances in the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL), on Saturday said he has joined Goa Forward Party.

PM Modi says sports can be a great means of national integration

Jul 23, 2016, at 09:01 pm

New Delhi, Jul 23 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Reliance Foundation Youth Sports, through video conferencing, in New Delhi on Saturday.

ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 logo unveiled

Jul 23, 2016, at 07:21 pm

Dubai, July 23 (IBNS): With exactly a year to go to the final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017, the International Cricket Council on Saturday released the event logo which reflects the unique connection between the spirit of the sport and its place of origin in England and Wales, an official release said.

Countdown for ICC World Cricket League Division 4 begins

Jul 23, 2016, at 05:57 pm

Dubai, July 23 (IBNS): Friday marked the 100 days until the opening of ICC World Cricket League Division 4 to be played at Woodley Park in Los Angeles, CA, an official release said.

PNG qualifies for ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017

Jul 23, 2016, at 05:55 pm

Dubai, July 23 (IBNS): Papua New Guinea has qualified for the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier 2017 after winning the East Asia Pacific Region Qualifier, which concluded in Samoa on Friday, an official release confirmed.

2nd Day: Kohli hits double century, India take command

Jul 23, 2016, at 03:05 pm

Antigua, July 23 (IBNS): Charismatic batting by Indian skipper Virat Kohli and a late wicket by pacer Mohammed Shami left India dominating the proceedings at the end of the second day of the first Test against West Indies here on Friday.

Virat departs post lunch, Ashwin reaches 3-figure mark

Jul 23, 2016, at 05:57 am

Antigua, July 22 (IBNS): Continuing his rich vein of form against the West Indies, Ravichandran Ashwin scored yet another century, here on Friday, day two of the first Test match.

Virat scores maiden double ton, India firmly at top

Jul 23, 2016, at 04:05 am

Antigua, July 22 (IBNS): Resuming at an overnight score of 144 runs, Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli registered his maiden double hundred, here at day two of the first Test match against West Indies.

Sammy inspires Zouks to historic Hero CPL victory over Patriots

Jul 22, 2016, at 09:15 pm

Antigua, July 22 (IBNS) On the night that the Beauséjour Stadium was renamed in honour of Daren Sammy, the Zouks captain celebrated with a match winning half-century against the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

First Day: Virat Kohli hits unbeaten 143 as India reach 304 for four at stumps

Jul 22, 2016, at 02:44 pm

Antigua, July 22 (IBNS): Dominating over West Indies on the first day of the first Test, Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli showed his class as he hit unbeaten 143 runs to help India score 302 runs for the loss of four wickets at stumps here on Thursday.

Gould stands in his 50th Test

Jul 22, 2016, at 03:50 am

Dubai, July 21 (IBNS) Ian Gould of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires became the 12th umpire to complete a half-century of Tests when he took to the field for the first Test between the West Indies and India in Antigua on Thursday.

Solheim Cup: Catriona Matthew announced Vice Captain

Jul 22, 2016, at 03:33 am

Iowa, July 21 (IBNS): Scottish Golf player Catriona Matthew has been selected as the vice-captain for The 2017 European Solheim Cup Team at Des Moines Golf and Country Club in Iowa.

Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea named as host of the 2018 UL International Crown

Jul 22, 2016, at 03:12 am

New York, July 21 (IBNS): The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has announced that Jack Nicklaus Golf Club in Songdo International Business District, Incheon, Korea - site of The Presidents Cup 2015 - has been selected as the host course for the 2018 UL International Crown, when the biennial team match-play competition will be played outside the United States for the first time.

Australia based Secured Venture Capital signs MS Dhoni as Global Brand Ambassador

Jul 22, 2016, at 02:28 am

New Delhi, July 21 (BNS): Indian ODI and T20 International skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was unveiled as the new global brand ambassador of Secured Venture Capital, an Australian based VC company led by former Australian pace spearhead Craig McDermott on Wednesday.

Marlon Samuels wins West Indies Cricketer-of-the-Year award

Jul 22, 2016, at 02:18 am

Antigua, July 21 (IBNS): West Indies cricketer Marlon Samuels have clinched the country's Cricketer-of-the-Year award.

Sri Lanka announces squad for Test series against Australia

Jul 22, 2016, at 02:03 am

Colombo, July 21 (IBNS): Sri Lankan selectors have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Test series against Australia.

Roger Federer to participate in Hopman Cup next year

Jul 22, 2016, at 01:53 am

Perth, July 21 (IBNS): Swiss Tennis star Roger Federer will participate in the Hopman Cup next year.

First Test: India win toss, opt to bat first

Jul 22, 2016, at 01:21 am

Antigua, July 21 (IBNS) Indian skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to bat first against West Indies in the first Test of the series here on Thursday.

Ed Joyce jumps 18 places in rankings after two unbeaten centuries against Afghanistan

Jul 21, 2016, at 06:20 pm

Dubai, July 21 (IBNS): Ireland opener Ed Joyce has vaulted 18 places to 24th spot in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen following a stellar performance in the five-match series against Afghanistan which ended in a 2-2 draw on Tuesday.

Hilton European Tour: Henrik Stenson named golfer of the month for June

Jul 21, 2016, at 04:35 pm

New York, July 21 (IBNS): Swedish golfer Henrik Stenson has been named the Hilton European Tour Golfer of the Month award for the month of June.