Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar mark strong comeback after initial jolts against South Africa

Jan 07, 2018, at 12:40 am

Cape TiOwn, Jan 6 (IBNS):Indian batsman Hardik Pandya showed his skills with the willow to perfection as he remained unbeaten at 82 to help India make a comeback after severe jolts initially to finish at 186 for seven in tea time on the second day of the First Test against South Africa here on Saturday.

Chelsea signs Ross Barkley from Everton

Jan 06, 2018, at 11:38 pm

London, Jan 6 (IBNS):; British football club Chelsea has announced it has signed Ross Barkley from Everton.

India struggle at 28-3 after bowling out South Africa for 286

Jan 06, 2018, at 04:20 am

Cape Town, Jan 5 (IBNS): India struggled at 3-28 at stumps as South African bowlers used late conditions well to put pressure on the famed opponent lineup on the first day of the first Test here on Friday.

Delhi Daredevils appoints Ricky Ponting as head coach

Jan 06, 2018, at 04:11 am

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IBNS): Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has been appointed as the head coach of IPL side Delhi Daredevils.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar picks up four wickets, India bowl out South Africa for 286 runs

Jan 06, 2018, at 02:50 am

Cape Town, Jan 5 (IBNS):  Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked up four wickets as India bowled out South Africa for 286 runs on the first day of the first Test match here on Friday.

Steve Smith delighted he is retained by Rajasthan Royals for IPL season

Jan 06, 2018, at 12:07 am

Jaipur, Jan 5 (IBNS): Australian skipper Steve Smith has said he is delighted to be retained in the Rajasthan Royals side for the upcoming IPL season.

Bangladesh,England will look to top group

Jan 05, 2018, at 10:43 pm

Dubai, Jan 5 (IBNS): Bangladesh played an attractive brand of cricket to qualify for the semi-finals for the first time ever in the previous edition of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup.

Cape Town Test: South Africa win toss, elect to bat against India

Jan 05, 2018, at 07:17 pm

Cape Town, Jan 5 (IBNS): South African captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and elected to bat first in the first Test match against India in Cape Town on Friday.

IPL 2018: RCB retains Virat Kohli, Dhoni to reunite with CSK

Jan 05, 2018, at 05:28 pm

Mumbai, Jan 5 (IBNS): Royal Challengers Bangalore has retained its skipper Virat Kohli for the 11th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) while former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is all set to reunite with his old franchise Chennai Super Kings in the tournament from this year, media reports said.

Supreme Court directs BCCI to allow Bihar to play domestic tournaments

Jan 04, 2018, at 11:03 pm

New Delhi/Bihar, Jan 4 (IBNS): The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to allow Bihar Cricket Association to play Ranji trophy and other domestic tournaments, media reports said.

India-South Africa Test series to begin tomorrow in Cape Town

Jan 04, 2018, at 10:49 pm

Cape Town, Jan 4 (IBNS): The much awaited Test series between India and South Africa is all set to begin in Cape Town on Friday.

FC Goa fight back for a point against ATK

Jan 04, 2018, at 03:44 pm

Kolkata, Dec 3: Two goals within the first 25 minutes of a breakneck first half resulted in an entertaining 1-1 draw between ATK and FC Goa at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata, on Wednesday.

New Zealand regains No.1 T20I rankings

Jan 04, 2018, at 12:33 am

Dubai, Jan 3 (IBNS): Its 2-0 victory over West Indies in the three-match series takes it atop the MRF Tyres ICC T20I Team Rankings.

Opportunity for South Africa to catch up with India

Jan 04, 2018, at 12:12 am

Cape Town, Jan 3 (IBNS):  South Africa will have a chance to join India at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings when the two sides go face to face in the three-Test series starting in Newlands, Cape Town, on Friday, 5 January.

Ravindra Jadeja down with viral illness, Shikhar Dhawan is fully fit: BCCI

Jan 03, 2018, at 09:42 pm

Cape Town, Feb 3 (IBNS): The BCCI on Wednesday said Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan, who suffered minor ankle injury before the team's departure to South Africa, is fit and he is available for selection for the first Test match against the home side.

ICC U19 World Cup : Two recent past champions make Group A competitive

Jan 03, 2018, at 08:17 pm

Dubai, Jan 3 (IBNS) : The presence of the champions at the previous two editions of the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup – the Windies (2016) and South Africa (2014) apart from host New Zealand and Kenya make Group A one of the groups to watch in the preliminary stage.

Cape Town all more beautiful for Virat with lady love Anushka

Jan 03, 2018, at 05:53 pm

Cape Town, Jan 3 (IBNS): With the presence of lady love Anushka Sharma, Cape Town has turned out to be more beautiful for Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli, who will lead his team against South Africa over the next two months.

Gaurs start tough run of fixtures against defending champions ATK

Jan 03, 2018, at 02:20 am

Panjim, Jan 2 (IBNS): FC Goa will look to get their campaign back on track after a shock loss to FC Pune City in their previous encounter in front of their home fans.

India team practice hard before first Test against South Africa

Jan 02, 2018, at 11:42 pm

Cape Town, Jan 2 (IBNS): Ahead of the first Test, Indian players were caught on camera practicing hard in the nets.

Gary Kirsten and Ashish Nehra to Strengthen Royal Challengers Bangalore Coaching Team

Jan 02, 2018, at 10:19 pm

Bangalore, Jan 2 (IBNS): Cricket stalwarts are set to bolster the coaching team of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), as preparations begin for the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League.

MCG pitch rated as 'poor': ICC

Jan 02, 2018, at 10:11 pm

Dubai, Jan 2 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced that the pitch for the fourth Test between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground has been rated as “poor” under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.

A pick of the future stars at the U19 CWC

Jan 02, 2018, at 10:10 pm

Dubai, Jan 2 (IBNS): ICC U19 Cricket World Cups have always provided a huge platform for teenaged cricketers from varied backgrounds to display their talent and the 2018 edition that gets underway in New Zealand on 13 January is expected to be no different.

Dawid Malan added to England squad for OD series against Australia

Jan 02, 2018, at 12:05 am

London, Jan 1 (IBNS): England's Selectors have added Dawid Malan to the One Day International squad for the series against Australia, starting on Jan 14.

For some, confidence comes from senior international cricket

Jan 01, 2018, at 06:59 pm

Dubai, Jan 1 (IBNS): Afghanistan are a capable unit going into the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup and the presence of two cricketers who have already played senior international cricket is one reason for that.

Cheteshwar Pujara, wife expecting first child

Jan 01, 2018, at 06:44 pm

Mumbai, Jan 1 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara and his wife Puja are expecting their first child this year.

Australia, New Zealand players recall big matches at U19 CWC

Dec 31, 2017, at 08:30 pm

Dubai, Dec 31 (IBNS): All-rounder Mitchell Marsh recalls the challenges and pressures faced in 2010 when he led Australia to their third ICC U19 Cricket World Cup title while his compatriots George Bailley, Travis Head and Ben Cutting remember their time at the tournament ahead of the 12th edition to be held in New Zealand from Jan 13 to Feb 3.

Virat Kohli, men practice hard before first Test against SA

Dec 31, 2017, at 12:43 am

Cape Town, Dec 30 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli and his team were caught on camera sweating out at the nets ahead of their first Test match against South Africa.

Injured Novak Djokovic pulls out his name from Qatar Open

Dec 30, 2017, at 11:49 pm

Dubai, Dec 30 (IBNS): Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic has said he will not be featuring in the Qatar Open in Doha due to injury.

BBL: Moises Henriques takes personal leave from Sixers

Dec 30, 2017, at 11:37 pm

Sydney, Dec 30 (IBNS): Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques has taken a personal leave from the KFC Big Bash League.

Australian selectors add Ashton Agar to fifth Ashes Test squad

Dec 30, 2017, at 11:25 pm

Sydney, Dec 30 (IBNS): Australian selectors have added Ashton Agar to the squad for the upcoming fifth Ashes Test match against England.