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Aanchal Thakur wins first international medal for India in skiing, PM Modi congratulates

Jan 10, 2018, at 10:37 pm

ManalI, Jan 10 (IBNS): Recording her name in the book of Indian sporting history, Aanchal Thakur made the country proud by clinching nation's first-ever international medal in skiing.

India Women’s squad for ODI series against South Africa announced

Jan 10, 2018, at 10:22 pm

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IBNS): The All-India Women's Selection Committee has named the ODI squad for India Women's Tour to South Africa.

India to tour Ireland for T20Is this year before England tour

Jan 10, 2018, at 09:53 pm

Mumbai, Jan 10 (IBNS): Indian cricket team will travel to Ireland to play two T20 International matches before their England tour in July, the BCCI confirmed on Wednesday.

Rabada becomes world's highest-ranked Test bowler

Jan 10, 2018, at 12:47 am

Washington, Jan 9 (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.

Angelo Mathews named as Sri Lanka's long term limited overs captain

Jan 10, 2018, at 12:33 am

Colombo, Jan 9 (IBNS): Sri lankan senior all rounder Angelo Mathews has been named as the long term captain for the national side in limited overs cricket.

Ex-captain Ricky Ponting named assistant coach for Australia's T20 tri-series

Jan 10, 2018, at 12:31 am

Sydney, Jan 9 (IBNS): Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting, who had guided the nation side to two 50 overs World Cup victories, has been appointed as an assistant to head coach Darren Lehmann for next month's Gillette T20 series, Cricket Australia said.

I will be more careful: Yusuf Pathan says after suspension for failing dope test

Jan 09, 2018, at 11:54 pm

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IBNS): Indian all-rounder Yusuf Pathan, who has been suspended for five months after failing a dope test, promised to be more careful in future.

Yusuf Pathan suspended for doping violation

Jan 09, 2018, at 07:41 pm

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IBNS): Ace India cricketer Yusuf Pathan has been suspended for five months after failing a dope test,” BCCI said on Tuesday. .

South Africa win battle of pace attacks, demolish India by 72 runs

Jan 09, 2018, at 02:39 am

Cape Town, Jan 8 (IBNS): In a battle of pace attacks in the first Test match, South Africa registered a comprehensive victory against India by 72 runs in Cape Town on Monday.

South Africa beat India by 72 runs in Cape Town

Jan 09, 2018, at 01:51 am

Cape Town, Jan 8 (IBNS): South Africa defeated India by 72 runs in the first Test match in Cape Town on Monday.

Garbiñe Muguruza moves down one position in WTA rankings list

Jan 09, 2018, at 12:47 am

New York, Jan 8 (IBNS): Garbiñe Muguruza of Spain has dropped to the third position in the latest released  Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings list on Monday.

India struggle at 82/7 against South Africa, need 126 runs to win

Jan 09, 2018, at 12:34 am

Cape Town, Jan 8 (IBNS): Chasing a target of 208, India are reduced to 82/7 at tea in the fourth day of first Test match in Cape Town on Monday.

Rafael Nadal maintains top spot on ATP rankings list

Jan 08, 2018, at 11:50 pm

New York, Jan 8 (IBNS): Spanish Tennis star Rafael Nadal maintained his top position on the ATP rankings list, release on Monday, and started the new year with a strong hope of performing brilliantly in 2018.

Indian bowlers bowl out South Africa for 130 runs, India need 209 runs for victory

Jan 08, 2018, at 09:47 pm

Cape Town, Jan 8 (IBNS): Giving a chance to batsmen to clinch the first Test, Indian bowlers bowled wonderfully to bowl out South Africa for 130 runs.

Hockey India names 20-member squad for 2018 four nations invitational tour in New Zealand

Jan 08, 2018, at 09:26 pm

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): Hockey India on Monday named the 20-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team who will take part in the 2018 Four Nations Invitational Tournament in New Zealand starting Jan 17.

Chris Lynn ruled out of ODI series due to injury

Jan 08, 2018, at 09:21 pm

Sydney, Jan 8 (IBNS): Cricketer Chris Lynn has been  ruled out of the Gillette ODI Series due to a calf injury, Crcket Australia confirmed on Monday.

Afghanistan, New Zealand, Pakistan and Windies win warm-up games

Jan 08, 2018, at 09:06 pm

Dubai, Jan 8 (IBNS): Afghanistan gave an early warning of their potential in the U19 Cricket World 2018 Cup when they pulled off an impressive 56-run victory over Bangladesh in a warm-up match today.

Australia swap places with England following 4-0 series win

Jan 08, 2018, at 09:04 pm

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): Home side's innings-and-123 run win on final day of Ashes takes them to third in the rankings

Australia demolish England in Ashes, win by 4-0

Jan 08, 2018, at 04:58 pm

Sydney, Jan 8 (IBNS): Australia demolished England in the Ashes by 4-0 as the Aussies went on to win the fifth encounter by an innings and 123 runs on Monday.

England name squad for IT20 Tri-series against Australia and New Zealand

Jan 08, 2018, at 03:44 pm

London, Jan 8 (IBNS):  James Vince, Mark Wood and Sam Billings have been recalled in the English T20 side for the series against Australia and New Zealand in February.

Now Hardik Pandya compared with Amitabh Bachchan

Jan 08, 2018, at 02:19 pm

Cape Town, Jan 8 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya's heroic knock in the first innings against South Africa in the first Test has drawn several comparisons and this time he was even equate to Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

This is my last BBL, confirms Kevin Pietersen

Jan 08, 2018, at 12:54 pm

Melbourne, Jan 8 (IBNS): English player Kevin Pietersen on Sunday confirmed that the current edition of the Big Bash League will be last.

India v South Africa first Test: Third day's play called off due to rain

Jan 08, 2018, at 03:04 am

Cape Town, Jan 7 (IBNS): The third days play of the first Test match between India and South Africa has been called off due to rain on Sunday.

ICC U19 Cricket World Cup opens in New Zealand

Jan 08, 2018, at 01:05 am

Dubai, Jan 7 (IBNS): The ICC U19 Cricket World 2018 Cup officially got underway in style at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday with an impressive ceremony showcasing New Zealand’s culture.

Stoke City announces termination of contract of manager Mark Hughes

Jan 07, 2018, at 10:59 pm

London, Jan 7 (IBNS): Football giant Stoke City on Sunday said contract of manager Mark Hughes has been terminated.

Pandya anchors India's fight back in Cape Town Test, South Africa lead by 142 runs

Jan 07, 2018, at 04:30 am

Cape Town, Jan 6 (IBNS): Countering the South African pace attack, Indian batsman Hardik Pandya played an aggressive knock of 93 runs to help his team to fight back against the host, who ended the second day of the First Test match with a lead of 142 runs in Cape Town on Saturday.

Cape Town Test: South Africa 65/2 in second innings at stumps on Day 2

Jan 07, 2018, at 03:04 am

Cape Town, Jan 6 (IBNS): South Africa finished at 65/2 in the second innings at stumps on the second day of the first Test match in Cape Town on Friday.

IPL 2018: Michael Hussey appointed as batting coach of Chennai Super Kings

Jan 07, 2018, at 02:10 am

Chennai, Jan 6 (IBNS): Former Australian cricketer Michael Hussey has been appointed as the batting coach of Chennai Super Kings in Indian Premier League (IPL) as the tournament is heading towards its eleventh edition in 2018.

Simona Halep wins Shenzhen Open, Elina Svitolina clinches Brisbane title

Jan 07, 2018, at 01:54 am

Shenzhen/Brisbane, Jan 6 (IBNS): World number one Simona Halep won the Shenzhen Open while number six ranked Elina Svitolina clinched the Brisbane title on Saturday, media reports said.

South Africa bowl out India for 209 runs

Jan 07, 2018, at 01:34 am

Cape Town, Jan 6 (IBNS): India were bowled out for 209 runs, trailing by 77 runs, in the second day of the first Test match against South Africa here on Saturday.