CWG: Mirabai Chanu claims gold
Apr 05, 2018, at 05:48 pm
Gold Coast, Apr 5 (IBNS): Indian weight-lifter Mirabai Chanu took the top spot in the women's 48 kg weight lifting division at the Commonwealth Games on Thursday.
CWG: India's Gururaja Poojary wins silver, opens medal account
Apr 05, 2018, at 04:34 pm
Gold Coast, Apr 5 (IBNS): Gururaja Poojary has opened India's medal account at the Commonwealth Games by clinching silver in the 56 kg category weightlifting on Thursday, reports said.
RCB get new title sponsor Eros Now in IPL 2018
Apr 05, 2018, at 03:49 pm
Bengaluru, Apr 5 (IBNS): Eros International's entertainment network, Eros Now, has become the new title sponsor of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which will begin on Saturday.
Aiden Markram takes ninth spot in the ICC Test Batsman list
Apr 04, 2018, at 07:02 pm
Dubai, Apr 4 (IBNS): South Africa opener Aiden Markram has sustained his surge towards the top during an amazing first year in Test cricket, making his way to ninth position among batsmen in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings, an official release stated.
Irfan Pathan to join Jammu and Kashmir cricket team as player and mentor
Apr 04, 2018, at 06:55 pm
Srinagar, Apr 4 (IBNS): Indian fast bowler Irfan Pathan announced on Wednesday that he will join the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team as a player and mentor in the next domestic season.
Steve Smith won't challenge sanctions by Cricket Australia over ball-tampering incident
Apr 04, 2018, at 06:03 pm
Sydney, Apr 4 (IBNS): Suspended Australian cricketer and former skipper Steve Smith has said he won't challenge the sanctions of a one-year ban imposed on him by the Cricket Australia over the ball-tampering incident.
Gautam Gambhir trolls Shahid Afridi's Kashmir tweet, says 'UN means Under Nineteen to him'
Apr 04, 2018, at 01:40 am
New Delhi, Apr 3 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday trolled former Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi's tweet on Kashmir saying the meaning of UN (United Nations) is "Under Nineteen" to the latter.
Aashish Kapoor to replace Venkatesh Prasad in All-India Junior Selection Committee
Apr 04, 2018, at 12:20 am
Mumbai, Apr 3 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Aashish Kapoor has replaced Venkatesh Prasad in the three-member All-India Junior Selection Committee.
Shadab Khan found guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Apr 03, 2018, at 11:25 pm
Dubai, Apr 3 (IBNS): Shadab Khan has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee and received one demerit point, the ICC said on Tuesday.
New Zealand finish ahead of Australia in Test Team Rankings
Apr 03, 2018, at 10:55 pm
Dubai, Apr 3 (IBNS): Both Australia and New Zealand have 102 points but New Zealand lead their trans-Tasman neighbours on decimal points and occupy the third spot.
Padma Bhushan MS Dhoni shares moments with PM Modi
Apr 03, 2018, at 04:01 pm
New Delhi, Apr 3 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who received Padma Bhushan on Monday, has shared some moments with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
MS Dhoni receives Padma Bhushan from President Kovind
Apr 03, 2018, at 02:37 am
New Delhi, Apr 2 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday received Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award of India, from President Ram Nath Kovind, media reports said.
England’s Tom Curran to replace Mitchell Starc in Kolkata Knight Riders’ squad
Apr 03, 2018, at 01:21 am
Kolkata, Apr 2 (IBNS): The Kolkata Knight Riders have picked All-rounder Tom Curran as the replacement for Mitchell Starc.
South Africa’s Heinrich Klaasen to replace Steve Smith in Rajasthan Royals’ squad
Apr 02, 2018, at 08:48 pm
Mumbai, Apr 2 (IBNS): The Rajasthan Royals have picked up cricketer Heinrich Klaasen as the replacement for Australia's Steve Smith.
Simona Halep maintains top position in WTA ranking
Apr 02, 2018, at 08:43 pm
Zurich, Apr 2 (IBNS): Romania's Tennis star Simona Halep maintained the top position in the latest WTA rankings list released on Monday.
Bengal Baseball Association felicitates Dipa Karmakar and her coach Bishweshwar Nandi
Apr 02, 2018, at 06:04 pm
Kolkata, April 2 (IBNS): Olympian gymnast Padma Shri Dipa Karmakar was felicitated alongside her coach Dronacharya Bishweshwar Nandi by Bengal Baseball Association in Kolkata recently.
India complete seven years of its second World Cup win
Apr 02, 2018, at 05:27 pm
Mumbai, Apr 2 (IBNS): It was one 2nd April when a six on the long-on by then Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni had brought the World Cup to the nation after a long wait of 28 years.
Kerala defeat Bengal on penalties to win Santosh Trophy
Apr 01, 2018, at 11:56 pm
Kolkata, Apr 1 (IBNS): Kerala defeated defending Champions Bengal 4-2 on penalties after the full-time scoreline read 2-2 to win the 72nd Hero Santosh Trophy at the Vivekananda Yuvabharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday.
Schutt takes top spot among T20I bowlers
Apr 01, 2018, at 11:53 pm
Dubai, Apr 1 (IBNS): Australia fast bowler Megan Schutt has grabbed the number one ranking among bowlers in the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings after her fine effort in the tri-series in India which saw her grab three for 14 in the final against England to finish with nine wickets in the tournament.
'Serious' Jamshedpur FC have a task to cut out against Hero I-League champions
Apr 01, 2018, at 11:46 pm
Bhubaneswar, Apr 1 (IBNS): Jamshedpur FC who will come out tomorrow to face reigning Hero I-League champions Minerva Punjab FC at their 'second home' are taking the tie 'very seriously' with a strong intent to proceed further in the competition.
Chris Gayle woos his fans with his bhangra moves
Apr 01, 2018, at 09:12 pm
New Delhi, Apr 1 (IBNS): West Indian batsman Chris Gayle has already set the tone for Indian Premier League as in a video shared on his Instagram page he could be seen dancing in a Punjabi track.
Sussex appoints Ben Brown as club captain
Apr 01, 2018, at 03:25 am
London, Mar 31 (IBNS): Sussex County Cricket Club on Saturday appointed Ben Brown as their permanent club captain.
BCCI appoints former DGP (Rajasthan) Ajit Singh as Head, Anti-Corruption Unit
Mar 31, 2018, at 10:49 pm
Mumbai, Mar 31 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announces the appointment of Ajit Singh as Head, Anti-Corruption Unit. A 1982 – Rajasthan cadre IPS officer, Singh retired as Director General of Police, Rajasthan on Nov 30, 2017.
Sunrisers Hyderabad pick up Alex Hales replacing David Warner
Mar 31, 2018, at 07:32 pm
Mumbai, Mar 31 (IBNS) : The Sunrisers Hyderabad have picked Alex Hales as the replacement for David Warner for Indian Premier League matches, a BCCI release said on Saturday.
David Warner 'apologises' for ball-tampering episode, takes all responsibilities as 'vice-captain'
Mar 31, 2018, at 02:22 pm
Canberra, Mar 31 (IBNS): Tainted Australian opener David Warner on Saturday apologised for the ball tampering scandal levelled against him and took all responsibilities on his shoulder as the former vice-captain of the squad.
Owner of Rajasthan Royals is right in removing Steven Smith as captain: Raj Kundra
Mar 31, 2018, at 03:45 am
Kolkata, Mar 30 (IBNS): Former Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra on Friday said the present owner of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise is no wrong in removing suspended Australian cricketer Steven Smith, who was involved in a ball-tampering incident, as the captain of their side.
Ball tampering scam: R Ashwin, Gautam Gambhir express solidarity with Steve Smith
Mar 30, 2018, at 10:01 pm
Chennai, Mar 30 (IBNS): Indian spinner R Ashwin on Friday prayed to God that tainted Australian cricketers Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft could move ahead by putting the ball-tampering scam behind them.
36 referees and 63 assistant referees appointed as Russia 2018 Match Officials
Mar 30, 2018, at 09:03 pm
Zurich, Mar 30 (IBNS): The FIFA Referees Committee has selected 36 referees and 63 assistant referees, representing 46 different countries, for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.
Mitchell Starc ruled out from IPL due to injury
Mar 30, 2018, at 08:42 pm
Johannesburg, Mar 30 (IBNS): Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has been ruled out from the upcoming Indian Premier League due to injury.
Time to give space to families of banned Australian cricketers: Sachin Tendulkar
Mar 30, 2018, at 04:53 pm
Mumbai, Mar 30 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket team captain Sachin Tendulkar has said the families of the suspended Australian cricketers-Steven Smith, David Warner, Cameron Bancroft-over the ball-tampering incident should be given some space.