Mandhana promises more after two match-winning knock
Jul 01, 2017, at 01:47 am
New Delhi, June 30 (IBNS): Smriti Mandhana represented a real gamble for the Indian selectors ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cup but the opener has justified their faith in style.
Athapaththu says she batted like Sangakkara, Jayasuriya
Jul 01, 2017, at 01:39 am
New Delhi, June 30 (IBNS): Sri Lanka batter Chamari Athapaththu has hogged the limelight in the early part of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 like no one had imagined.
3rd ODI: West Indies win toss, elect to field first
Jul 01, 2017, at 01:01 am
Antigua, June 30 (IBNS): West Indies on Friday won the toss against India and elected to field first in the third ODI here.
Rahul Dravid to continue as coach of Indian U-19, India A teams for two years
Jul 01, 2017, at 12:18 am
New Delhi/Mumbai, June 30 (IBNS): Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid will continue as the coach of India A and U-19 teams for the next two years, the BCCI confirmed on Friday.
Venus Williams facing investigation for fatal car crash
Jun 30, 2017, at 06:22 pm
Tallahassee, Jun 30 (IBNS): Tennis star Venus Williams is facing an investigation for a car crash that led to the death of an elderly man, reports said.
Women's World Cup: Mandhana hits century, India beat Windies by seven wickets
Jun 30, 2017, at 05:13 am
Taunton, June 29 (IBNS): Smriti Mandhana's unbeaten 106 runs guided India to beat Windies by seven wickets, clinching their second consecutive win in the Women's World Cup 2017 on Thursday.
Manchester City, Etihad Airways team up to empower young community football leaders in Kolkata
Jun 30, 2017, at 02:29 am
Kolkata, June 29 (IBNS): Manchester City Football Club (Manchester City) and Etihad Airways have joined forces to develop youth leaders from India and around the world, who are tackling social issues in their communities by delivering youth-led football projects.
Australian cricketer Steven Smith announces his engagement
Jun 29, 2017, at 03:25 pm
Sydney, Jun 29 (IBNS): Australian cricket captain Steven Smith on Thursday announced his engagement to law student Dani Willis.
Suresh Raina meets PM Modi in Netherlands
Jun 29, 2017, at 12:49 am
Amsterdam, June 28 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Suresh Raina met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Netherlands recently.
Confident India takes on West Indies in Taunton on Thursday
Jun 29, 2017, at 12:06 am
Taunton, June 28 (IBNS): India captain Mithali Raj insists her side is in a confident mood after its opening victory over host England, as it prepares to face the West Indies in Taunton on Thursday.
Lasith Malinga gets suspended ban for remarks against minister
Jun 28, 2017, at 11:12 pm
Lasith Malinga gets suspended ban for remarks against minister
22nd Asian Athletics Championship: Sudarsan Pattnaik to create sand art
Jun 28, 2017, at 10:55 pm
Bhubaneswar, June 28 (IBNS): Internationally-famed artist Sudarsan Pattnaik on Wednesday said he will be creating sand art during the 22nd Asian Athletics Championship here.
Kyle Hope and Sunil Ambris join West Indies squad for remaining ODI matches against India
Jun 28, 2017, at 10:30 pm
St. John's , June 28 (IBNS): Kyle Hope and Sunil Ambris have been included in the West Indies squad which will face India in the rest of the series against India.
Matter between Kumble and Kohli was not handled properly: Sourav Ganguly
Jun 28, 2017, at 10:04 pm
Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS): Reacting for the first time to the Kumble-Kohli rift, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on Tuesday said the matter was not handled properly, according to NDTV.
Tennis: Ramkumar Ramanathan records a win over world no eight Dominic Thiem
Jun 28, 2017, at 06:49 pm
Antalya, Jun 28 (IBNS): India's highest ranked singles player in tennis, Ramkumar Ramanathan, shocked world's eighth ranked Dominic Thiem by defeating him in the pre-quarter finals of Antalya Open, reports said.
Sakshi Dhoni shares picture with Dhawan and Bravo's sons on social media
Jun 28, 2017, at 12:54 am
Trinidad, June 27 (IBNS): Wife of former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Sakshi, shared a picture clicked with sons of Shikhar Dhawan and Dwayne Bravo on social media.
Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel concludes 2-day visit to Mizoram
Jun 28, 2017, at 12:31 am
New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS): Minister of State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel today concluded his 2-Day visit to Mizoram.
On Dale Steyn's birthday, Sehwag wishes him in unique style
Jun 27, 2017, at 11:36 pm
New Delhi, June 27 (IBNS): Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag on Tuesday wished pacer Dale Steyn on his birthday in his unique style.
Malinga to face inquiry for breach of contract terms, SLC says
Jun 27, 2017, at 11:22 pm
Colombo, June 27 (IBNS): The Sri Lanka Cricket on Tuesday said it would conduct a Disciplinary Inquiry against cricketer Lasith Malinga for repeated breach of the terms of his contract.
Ganguly named in BCCI's seven-member Special Committee
Jun 27, 2017, at 10:07 pm
Mumbai, June 27 (IBNS): Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, who had led the Indian side to World Cup final in 2003, has been named in the seven-member Special Committee formed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday.
Vivo retains IPL sponsorship for the next five years
Jun 27, 2017, at 09:41 pm
Mumbai, June 27 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced its association with Vivo as the title sponsor for the Indian Premier League for the next five years.
Indian players spend time at Dwayne Bravo's house
Jun 27, 2017, at 04:20 am
Trinidad, June 26 (IBNS): Indians players Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, along with captain Virat Kohli, spent time at Windies all rounder Dwayne Bravo's house on Monday.
Bolton's unbeaten century sets up Australia's comfortable win against West Indies
Jun 27, 2017, at 04:13 am
London, June 26 (IBNS): A near-perfect bowling and batting display laid the foundation for Australia as it got its ICC Women’s World Cup title defense underway with an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in Taunton on Monday.
Mahela Jayawardena ends rumours on he being race to become Indian cricket team coach
Jun 27, 2017, at 03:41 am
Colombo, June 26 (IBNS): Former Sri Lankan cricket star Mahela Jayawardena has ended all speculation that he was in the race to become the head coach of Indian team.
Angelique Kerber remains number one women's player
Jun 27, 2017, at 01:06 am
London, June 26 (IBNS): German Angelique Kerber has maintained top position in the WTA rankings list.
With 300 plus score against West Indies, India break new record
Jun 26, 2017, at 11:41 pm
Port of Spain, June 26 (IBNS) India touched another milestone during their second ODI match against West Indies in the ingoing series as they posted 310 runs for the loss of five wickets.
Jun 26, 2017, at 11:00 pm
London, June 26 (IBNS): Britain's Andy Murray maintained top position at the ATP rankings, as per the data released on Monday showed.
Imran Tahir hands number-one ranking to Imad Wasim
Jun 26, 2017, at 10:50 pm
Dubai, June 26 (IBNS): There is no change in the top three of the all-rounders’ table which is headed by Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh.
South Africa names Kuhn and Phehlukwayo in Test Squad against England
Jun 26, 2017, at 10:45 pm
Durban, June 26 (IBNS): The Cricket South Africa on Monday named Multiply Titans opening batsman, Heino Kuhn, and Hollywoodbets Dolphins all-rounder, Andile Phehlukwayo, as uncapped players in the Standard Bank Proteas Test squad for the upcoming four-match Test Series against England.
Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel congratulates Shrikanth Kidambi
Jun 26, 2017, at 09:17 pm
New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel on Monday congratulated Shrikanth Kidambi on winning the Australian Open Badminton Super Series.