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South African skipper Aiden Markram takes stunning catch during fourth ODI

Feb 12, 2018, at 03:50 am

Cape Town, Feb 11 (IBNS): South Africa stand-in captain Aiden Markram has left Twitter world amazed by taking a stunning one-handed catch during th fourth ODI match against India.

South Africa fined for slow over-rate in Johannesburg ODI

Feb 11, 2018, at 10:22 pm

Dubai, Feb 11 (IBNS): South African skipper Aiden Markram has been fined 20 percent of his match fee, while his players have received 10 percent fines.

South Africa fined for slow over-rate in Johannesburg ODI

Feb 11, 2018, at 07:59 pm

Dubai, Feb 11 (IBNS): South Africa have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in Saturday’s fourth One-Day International against India in Johannesburg, which they won by five wickets to keep the series alive.

South Africa beat India in Johannesburg, stay alive in series

Feb 11, 2018, at 07:21 am

Johannesburg, Feb 10 (IBNS): South Africa made a strong comeback in the bilateral series against India by winning the rain interrupted fourth ODI match at the New Wanderers in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Dhawan hits big in Johannesburg, India set 290 as target for South Africa

Feb 11, 2018, at 03:13 am

Johannesburg, Feb 10 (IBNS): Rising on a marvelous hundred runs knock by Shikhar Dhawan, India have posted a total of 289/7 in 50 overs against South Africa in the fourth ODI match at the New Wanderers on Saturday.

Johannesburg ODI: India 289/7 in 50 overs

Feb 11, 2018, at 02:48 am

Johannesburg, Feb 10 (IBNS): India have scored 289/7 in 50 overs against South Africa in the fourth ODI match at the New Wanderers here on Saturday.

Shahid Afridi's respectful gesture is winning hearts, video goes viral

Feb 10, 2018, at 11:03 pm

St Moritz, Feb 10 (IBNS): A gesture by former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi at the end of an exhibition match in Switzerland is winning hearts in India.

Fourth ODI: India win toss, opt to bat first against South Africa

Feb 10, 2018, at 10:16 pm

Johannesburg, Feb 10 (IBNS): India won the toss and opted to bat first against South Africa in the crucial fourth ODI series here on Saturday.

Match schedule for FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 announced

Feb 10, 2018, at 09:28 pm

Zurich, Feb 10 (IBNS): Excitement continues to grow around the eighth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup which will be held in France next year, and today the match schedule for the tournament was presented to the Organising Committee for FIFA Competitions in Zurich.

ICC announce independent female director, financial support for new full members

Feb 10, 2018, at 01:30 am

Dubai, Feb 9 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced that PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi has been appointed to the ICC Board as the organization’s first independent female director. 

Virender Sehwag funny tweet on his innings on snow draws one-liner appreciation from Sourav Ganguly

Feb 09, 2018, at 10:53 pm

Bern, Feb 9 (IBNS): Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag has a nice time hitting a half-century during an exhibition match on snow.

ICC appoints Indra Nooyi as independent Director

Feb 09, 2018, at 07:26 pm

Dubai, Feb 9 (IBNS) : The International Cricket Council (ICC)  on Friday announced that PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi has been appointed to the ICC Board as the organization’s first independent female director.

Cricket on snow? Virender Sehwag still hits 50

Feb 09, 2018, at 04:43 pm

Bern, Feb 9 (IBNS): Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag may have left the game but once again proved to be one of the most aggressive batsmen of all time.

MS Dhoni becomes first Indian to effect 400 dismissals in ODIs

Feb 09, 2018, at 12:43 am

Cape Town, Feb 8 (IBNS): Former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday became the first Indian wicket-keeper to effect 400 dismissals in the One Day Internationals.

Jhulan Goswami becomes first woman cricketer to take 200 ODI wickets

Feb 09, 2018, at 12:22 am

Mumbai, Feb 8 (IBNS): Senior India bowler Jhulan Goswami became the first woman cricketer to claim 200 ODI wickets when she dismissed South Africa Women opener Laura Wolvaardt for nine runs on the final ball of her third over.

Asian Martial Arts Games may not be held in J&K, international teams apprehensive about security

Feb 08, 2018, at 07:50 pm

Srinagar, Feb 8 (IBNS): What is seen as a blow to the sports sector in the valley, the Asian Martial Arts Games which were to be held in October this year, in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has been cancelled for security reasons, according to reports.

Virat Kohli, Indian spinners help India take 3-0 lead in series, beat South Africa by 124 runs

Feb 08, 2018, at 01:01 pm

Cape Town, Feb 8 (IBNS): Virat Kohli smashed a century and spinners performed their job perfectly as India defeated South Africa by 124 runs in the third ODI match of the six-match series here on Wednesday.

Virat Kohli smashes 160 no, India post 303/6

Feb 08, 2018, at 01:57 am

Cape Town, Feb 7 (IBNS): Riding on skipper Virat Kohli's 34th century, India posted massive 303 runs for the loss of six wickets in the third ODI against South Africa here on Wednesday.

South Africa win toss, opt to bowl against India

Feb 07, 2018, at 09:54 pm

Cape Town, Feb 7 (IBNS): South Africa won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in the third ODI match of the series here on Wednesday.

AIFF extends Stephen Constantine's contract as coach

Feb 07, 2018, at 09:20 pm

Mumbai, Feb 7 (IBNS): The AIFF has extended the contract of national football team coach  Stephen Constantine.

India faces China in their first match in Fed Cup Asia/Oceania group

Feb 07, 2018, at 07:08 pm

New Delhi, Feb 7 (IBNS): The Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports (I/C) and Information & Broadcasting, Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore attended the inauguration ceremony of the Federation Cup Asia/ Oceania Zone Group, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

India to take on South Africa in third ODI today

Feb 07, 2018, at 05:45 pm

Cape Town, Feb 7 (IBNS): A confident India will take on a weak South Africa in the third ODI match at Newlands in Cape Town on Wednesday.

T20 Blast:Rashid Khan joins Sussex Sharks

Feb 07, 2018, at 02:41 am

London, Feb 6 (IBNS): Afghanistan player Rashid Khan, the world’s second highest ranked T20 bowler, will play for English cricket side Sussex Sharks in this year’s T20 Blast.

Ravi Shastri takes up PadMan Challenge

Feb 07, 2018, at 12:42 am

Mumbai, Feb 6 (IBNS): Indian coach Ravi Shastri on Tuesday posed with asanitary pad on his hand and was quick in posting the image on Twitter.

Wasim Akram still shows his skills, dismisses Shoaib Malik in exhibition match

Feb 07, 2018, at 12:22 am

Lahore, Feb 6 (IBNS): Pakistan's former captain Wasim Akram can still manage to deceive batsmen with his ferocious swing bowling.

Hard work of boys begins here: Rahul Dravid on U-19 World Cup win

Feb 06, 2018, at 12:57 am

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IBNS): The Under-19 Indian team may have won the World Cup title but head coach Rahul Dravid on Monday sent out a cautionary signal to the boys who have recently brought laurels to the country.

Under-19 World Cup winning Indian team reaches Mumbai, receives grand welcome

Feb 06, 2018, at 12:23 am

Mumbai, Feb 5 (IBNS): After winning the World Cup, the Under-19 Indian cricket team has returned to the country, media reports said.

SC seeks BCCI's response on the life ban imposed on Indian cricketer Sreesanth

Feb 05, 2018, at 07:56 pm

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IBNS): The Supreme Court pf India has sought the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI's) response on cricketer S Sreesanth's plea challenging the life ban imposed on him by the apex body, according to media reports.

Father wanted me to retire after Chappell episode: Sourav Ganguly

Feb 05, 2018, at 06:32 pm

Kolkata, Feb 5 (IBNS): In his soon-to-be-published autobiography A Century Is Not Enough, former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly said his father had urged him to bid adieu to the international cricket after he was dropped from the national side in 2005, following a rift with then coach Greg Chappell.

India register thumping victory against South Africa in second ODI

Feb 05, 2018, at 12:44 am

Centurion, Feb 4 (IBNS): Riding on all-round performance by bowlers and batsmen, Indian team defeated South Africa by nine wickets in the second ODI match of the series here on Sunday.