Virat Kohli fined for breaching ICC code of conduct
Jan 16, 2018, at 07:42 pm
Dubai, Jan 16 (IBNS) : India captain Virat Kohli has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee and received one demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third day’s play in the second Test against South Africa at Centurion on Monday.
Dinesh Karthik to replace injured Wriddhiman Saha
Jan 16, 2018, at 05:11 pm
Mumbai, Jan 16 (IBNS): The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Dinesh Karthik as the replacement for Wriddhiman Saha for the third and final Test against South Africa.
South Africa look to set big target for India in Centurion Test
Jan 16, 2018, at 04:59 pm
Centurion, Jan 16 (IBNS): Surviving the initial jolt, South Africa are looking to post a big target for India in the second Test match in Centurion as the hosts are already leading by 118 runs in the second innings.
Ryan Giggs appointed as Wales manager
Jan 16, 2018, at 01:22 am
London, Jan 15 (IBNS): The Football Association of Wales (FAW) on Monday announced it has named former footballer Ryan Giggs as the Wales National Team Manager.
Centurion Test: South Africa 60/2 at tea, lead by 88 runs
Jan 15, 2018, at 11:44 pm
Centurion, Jan 15 (IBNS): India hurt South Africa early in the second innings as the hosts scored 60/2 at tea in the third day of second Test match in Centurion on Monday.
Khelo India anthem launched today
Jan 15, 2018, at 10:52 pm
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IBNS): In an endeavour to encourage mass participation and promote excellence in sports, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, unveiled the schedule of Khelo India School Games 2018 at an event in New Delhi. Commencing on January 31, 2018, the Khelo India School Games will be the first programme to mark the beginning of Khelo India, a category defining, holistic sports development programme. Star Sports, India’s leading sports broadcaster has come in as broadcast partner.
Virat Kohli smashes fighting 153 runs, India bowled out for 307 runs
Jan 15, 2018, at 10:26 pm
Centurion, Jan 15 (IBNS): Indian skipper fought back to play a memorablr 153 runs knock under pressure to help India score 307 runs all out in their first innings ont he third day of the ongoing second Test match against South Africa here on Monday.
Australian Open: Venus Williams stunned in first round
Jan 15, 2018, at 09:16 pm
Melbourne, Jan 15 (IBNS): 2017 runner-up Venus Williams was stunned in the first round of the women's singles event of the Australia Open as she was defeated by Belinda Bencic here on Monday.
ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 schedule announced
Jan 15, 2018, at 09:14 pm
Dubai, Jan 15 (IBNS): Two-time world champions the Windies will be the star attraction when 10 sides converge on Zimbabwe next month for the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018, to battle it out for the two remaining places in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. The announcement marks 500 days to the ICC’s pinnacle 50-over tournament, which will be staged in the United Kingdom from 30 May to 15 July.
Captains look forward to the ICC cricket world cup qualifier
Jan 15, 2018, at 09:10 pm
Dubai, Jan 15 (IBNS) : Captains of different sides have expressed their excitement and enthusiasm as they gear up to battle it out for the two remaining places in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 by going face to face in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe from 4-25 March.
Impressive Afif, Tawhid take Bangladesh towards qualification
Jan 15, 2018, at 09:08 pm
Dhaka, Jan 15 (IBNS): Middle-order batsman Tawhid Hridoy hit a superb century and Afif Hossain produced a fine all-round performance as Bangladesh defeated Canada by 66 runs to notch up their second victory in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2018 and strengthened their chances of progressing to the Super League stage from Group C.
Jan 15, 2018, at 04:03 am
Rayong, Jan 14 (IBNS): Twenty-year-old Viraj Madappa, one of India’s most promising talents, finished tied 29th at the 2018 Asian Tour Qualifying School’s Final Stage to earn his maiden Asian Tour card in only his second season as a professional.
Tarush Bagai fails to make it to DKS ITF Juniors mains
Jan 15, 2018, at 03:58 am
Kolkata, Jan 14 (IBNS): Top seed in the qualifying draw of Boys Singles Under 18, Tarush Bagai failed to make it to the mains as he gets whitewashed by the unseeded Divesh Galot, at the ongoing DKS ITF JUNIORS 2018, been held at the red clay courts of the Dakshin Kalikata Sansad.
Virat Kohli, Pandya continue their fight as India score 183/5 at stumps
Jan 15, 2018, at 03:04 am
Centurion, Jan 14 (IBNS): Indian batsmen, specially Virat Kohli played sensibly, as the visitors finished the second day's play of the ongoing second Test match against South Africa at 183 for the loss of five wickets here on Sunday.
Mohammed Shami picks up 100th Test wicket during second Test against South Africa
Jan 15, 2018, at 02:17 am
Centurion, Jan 14 (IBNS): Indian bowler Mohammed Shami has become the latest Indian cricketer to pick up 100 Test wickets.
Virat Kohli, Vijay stabilise innings, India 80/2 at tea
Jan 15, 2018, at 12:49 am
Centurion, Jan 14 (IBNS): Virat Kohli (39 batting) and Murali Vijay (31 batting) stabilised the innings after two jolts as India stood at 80 for the loss of two wickets at tea on second day of the second Test here on Sunday.
Shaw, Kalra script easy win for India over Australia
Jan 14, 2018, at 10:39 pm
Christchurch, Jan 14 (IBNS): A magnificent 180 runs opening wicket stand between captain Prithvi Shaw and Manjot Kalra was the cornerstone of India’s thumping 100 runs victory over Australia in a battle of former champions on the second day of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2018 at the Bay Oval, Tauranga.
South Africa bowled out for 335 runs in first innings
Jan 14, 2018, at 09:59 pm
Centurion, Jan 14 (IBNS): Indian bowlers took few hours to wrap up the South African first innings at 335 runs in the second Test match of the series here on Sunday.
India come back strong on day 1 of Centurion Test, reduce South Africa to 269/6
Jan 14, 2018, at 02:59 am
Centurion, Jan 13 (IBNS): India pulled up things on the first day of the Centurion Test on Saturday reducing South Africa to 269/6 as the hosts dominated a large part of the day.
Afghanistan, New Zealand emerge impressive winners
Jan 14, 2018, at 02:51 am
Dubai, Jan 13 (IBNS): New Zealand started with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over defending champions Windies while Afghanistan pulled off a five-wicket win over Pakistan on the opening day of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup on Saturday.
Centurion Test: South Africa 269/6 at stumps on Day 1
Jan 14, 2018, at 02:26 am
Centurion, Jan 13 (IBNS): South Africa scored 269/6 against India at stumps on the first day of the second Test match here on Saturday.
Rabada becomes world's highest-ranked Test bowler
Jan 14, 2018, at 02:23 am
Washington, Jan 13 (IBNS): Kagiso Rabada has become the number-one ranked bowler in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after helping South Africa to an exciting 72 run victory over India in the first Test at Newlands on Monday.
Joe Root is fit to play first ODI: Eoin Morgan confirms
Jan 14, 2018, at 12:12 am
Sydney, Jan 13 (IBNS): England's limited overs captain Eoin Morgan has confirmed that Joe Root has recovered from illness and he his fir to play the first one-day international against Australia in Melbourne on Sunday.
Indian skipper Ajay Reddy's all-round performance continued winning Streak for Team India
Jan 14, 2018, at 12:09 am
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IBNS): India beat Bangladesh by 10 wickets at the 5th ODI Blind Cricket World Cup in UAE on Saturday.
Over 1000 players register for IPL auction 2018
Jan 13, 2018, at 04:39 pm
Mumbai, Jan 13 (IBNS): The Indian Premier League (IPL) player registration closed on Friday, Jan 12, 2018, with 1122 players signing up to be a part of the cash rich Indian domestic cricket tournament.
ICC U19 CWC televised matches schedule
Jan 13, 2018, at 12:17 am
Dubai, Jan 12 (IBNS): ICC TV will produce 22-camera coverage of 20 of the 48 scheduled ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2018 matches.
MCG pitch receives official warning from ICC
Jan 12, 2018, at 11:19 pm
Melbourne/Dubai, Jan 12 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced that the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has been given an official warning, in relation to the ‘poor’ rating given to the pitch for the fourth Test of the Australia v England series played at the venue from Dec 26-30.
Kolkata to host ITF Junior Tennis on Jan 13-14
Jan 12, 2018, at 10:49 pm
Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS): The ITF Junior Tennis, a Dakshin Kolikata Sangsad event, will be held at Deshpriya Park red clay courts this year.
Steel Minister felicitates SAIL Football Academy cadets for winning 58th International Subroto Cup
Jan 12, 2018, at 12:37 am
Kolkata, Jan 11 (IBNS): Union Steel Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh felicitated the Steel Authority of India Ltd-run SAIL Football Academy (SFA) cadets who recently won the coveted 58th International Subroto Cup Football Championship 2017, at a ceremony held in Kolkata on Thursday.
'Mr. Dependable' Rahul Dravid turns 45, cricket world showers wishes
Jan 11, 2018, at 04:41 pm
Bengaluru, Jan 11 (IBNS): Former Indian cricket team captain, Rahul Dravid, turned 45 on Wednesday and some of his former team mates showered wishes on him.