South Africa retain no 1 ranking following annual update

May 01, 2017, at 10:39 pm

Dubai,May 1 (IBNS): South Africa and Australia have retained the top two positions on the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings following the 1 May annual update, but eighth-ranked Pakistan has opened up a nine-point advantage over ninth-ranked the West Indies, which can prove decisive since England plus the next seven highest-ranked sides as on 30 September 2017 will qualify automatically for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

Indian U-17 WC squad loses against Portugal's Estoril

May 01, 2017, at 10:11 pm

New Delhi, May 1 (IBNS) : The Indian -17 World Cup Squad lost 1-4 against Estoril in a practice match at the Jamor Stadium in Lisbon, Portugal on Monday.

IPL: RCB win toss, elect to bat first against Mumbai Indians

May 01, 2017, at 09:19 pm

Bangalore, May 1 (IBNS): Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and opted to bat first against Mumbai Indians in an IPL match here on Monday.

IPL: David Warner smashes 126, Sunrisers beat KKR

May 01, 2017, at 06:01 am

Hyderabad, Apr 30 (IBNS): Riding on David Warner's blistering 59-ball 126 runs knock, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 48 runs in an IPL clash here on Sunday.

Mohun Bagan defeat Chennai City FC 2-1, finish second in I-League

May 01, 2017, at 05:13 am

Kolkata, Apr 30 (IBNS): Mohun Bagan recorded a come-from-behind 2-1 win against Chennai City FC but Aizawl’s 1-1 draw against Shillong Lajong saw them finish runners-up for the second consecutive year in a last round Hero I-League encounter at the Rabindra Sarovar Stadium on Sunday.

Aizawl FC crowned champions of I-League after draw against Shillong Lajong

May 01, 2017, at 05:12 am

Shillong, Apr 30 (IBNS): Aizawl FC created history by becoming the first club from the Northeast to win the Hero I-League after they held hosts Shillong Lajong FC to a 1-1 draw under lights at the JN Stadium here on Sunday.

DSK Shivajians, Minerva Punjab play out season ending 4-4 thriller

May 01, 2017, at 05:11 am

New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS): Minerva Punjab staged a spectacular fightback to share the spoils of battle with the hosts DSK Shivajians, in a season-ending thriller that read 4-4 on the scoreboard in their last match of the Hero I-League season on Sunday.

Shiv Kapur triumphs at Yeangder Heritage, ends 11-year title drought in Asia

May 01, 2017, at 01:45 am

Miaoli, Chinese Taipei, Apr 30 (IBNS): Shiv Kapur’s excruciatingly long wait for a second Asian Tour title finally ended at the inaugural Yeangder Heritage on Sunday.

U-19 CAPF Assam Rifles football tournament to start tomorrow

May 01, 2017, at 01:31 am

Guwahati, Apr 30 (IBNS) : A curtain raiser for U-19 CAPF Assam Rifles football tournament was conducted with much fanfare under the aegis of Headquarters IGAR (North) at Jotsoma Auditorium, Jotsoma in Nagaland on Saturday.

IPL: KKR win toss, elect to field against SH

May 01, 2017, at 01:23 am

Hyderabad, Apr 30 (IBNS): In a crucial IPL clash, Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and opted to field first against Sunrisers Hyderabad here on Sunday.

Sri Lanka appoints Allan Donald as Consultant Fast Bowling Coach for ICC Champions Trophy 2017

May 01, 2017, at 12:03 am

Colombo, Apr 30 (IBNS): Sri Lanka Cricket on Sunday announced the appointment of formenr South African pacer Allan Donald as Consultant Fast Bowling Coach for the ICC Champions Trophy 2017.

IPL: Kings XI Punjab register 10 wickets victory over Delhi Daredevils

Apr 30, 2017, at 11:51 pm

Mohali, Apr 30 (IBNS): Kings Xi Punjab registered a memorable 10 wickets victory against Delhi Daredevils in an IPL match here on Sunday.

Injured The Gujarat Lions all-rounder Andrew Tye ruled out of IPL

Apr 30, 2017, at 11:42 pm

Rajkot, Apr 300 (IBNS): The Gujarat Lions on Sunday announced its all-rounder Andrew Tye has been ruled out from the rest of the ongoing IPL tournament due to injury.

Sultan Azlan Shah Cup: India beat New Zealand 3-0

Apr 30, 2017, at 11:33 pm

New Delhi, Apr 30 (IBNS): India registered their first victory in the ongoing 26th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup tournament when they defeated New Zealand in a match on Sunday.

IPL: Kings XI Punjab bowl out Delhi Daredevils for 67

Apr 30, 2017, at 11:13 pm

Mohali, Apr 30 (IBNS): Kings XI Punjab bowlers put up strong show as they bundled up visiting Delhi Daredevils for 67 runs in an IPL match here on Sunday.

Stuttgart Open: Kristina Mladenovic beats Maria Sharapova

Apr 30, 2017, at 10:37 pm

Stuttgart (Germany), Apr 30 (IBNS): Kristina Mladenovic defeated Russian Maria Sharapova in the semi-finals of the Stuttgart Open here.

IPL: Kings XI Punjab win toss, opt to field first

Apr 30, 2017, at 09:35 pm

Mohali, Apr 30 (IBNS): Kings XI Punjab won the toss and opted to field first against Delhi Daredevils in an IPL match here on Sunday.

Mumbai Indians beat Gujarat Lions in super over

Apr 30, 2017, at 05:45 am

Rajkot, Apr 29 (IBNS): In a thrilling match that went down to the super over, Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Lions by five runs in a vital Indian Premier League match here on Saturday.

Gujarat Lions post 153/9

Apr 30, 2017, at 04:11 am

Rajkot, Apr 29 (IBNS): Gujarat Lions posted 153 runs for the loss of nine wickets in the IPL match against Mumbai Indians here on Saturday.

IPL: Gujarat Lions win toss, elect to bat

Apr 30, 2017, at 01:28 am

Rajkot, Apr 29 (IBNS): gujarat Lions won the toss and elected to bat first against Mumbai Indians in an IPL match here on Saturday.

RPS beat RCB by 61 runs, Kohli's heroic 55 fails

Apr 30, 2017, at 01:19 am

Pune, Apr 29 (IBNS): Virat Kohli's heroic could not produce miracle for Royal Challengers Bangalore as Rising Pune Supergiant defeated the visitors by 61 runs in a crucial IPL match here on Saturday.

Don't write off MS Dhoni, cautions Ponting

Apr 30, 2017, at 12:22 am

Sydney, Apr 29 (IBNS): Former Australian captain Rickey Ponting warned against writing off India's star cricketer and World Cup winning ex-skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a dominant force in international cricket.

India,Britain draw 2-2 in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup clash

Apr 29, 2017, at 11:45 pm

Ipoh, Apr 29 (IBNS): India managed a 2-2 draw against Britain in their opening match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup on Saturday.

RCB bowlers restrict RPS to 157/3

Apr 29, 2017, at 11:31 pm

Pune, Apr 29 (IBNS): Royal Challengers Bangalore restricted Rising Pune Supergiant to 157 runs for the loss of three wickets in 20 overs in an IPL match here on Saturday.

RCB win toss, opt to field against RPS

Apr 29, 2017, at 10:51 pm

Pune, Apr 29 (IBNS): Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and elected to field first against homeside Rising Pune Supergiant in an IPL encounter here on Saturday.

Andy Murray beats Albert Ramos-Viñolas to reach Barcelona Open semis

Apr 29, 2017, at 10:41 pm

Barcelona, Apr 29 (IBNS): Scot Andy Murray has defeated Spaniard Albert Ramos-Viñolas to cruise to the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open tennis tournament.

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Kings by 26 runs

Apr 29, 2017, at 05:11 am

Mohali,Chandigarh, Apr 28 (IBNS): Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Kings XI Punjab on their home turf by 26 runs in an IPL clash here on Friday.

Mizo community deserves this silverware than anyone else, states Mehta

Apr 29, 2017, at 04:52 am

New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS): Settling in Aizawl would be the last option for a Mumbaikar, who feels more comfortable in travelling from Malad to Bandra and toiling hard at the Cooperage ground before unwinding himself with maybe a stroll down the Marine Drive.

Indian U17 WC team play out draw against SL Benfica

Apr 29, 2017, at 04:45 am

New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS): The Indian U-17 World Cup Team, currently on an exposure trip in Europe, came from two goals down to play out a 2-2 draw against Portugal’s S.L. Benfica U-17 Team at the Seixal Stadium in Portugal on Thursday.

Sunrisers Hyderabad post 207/ 3 against Kings

Apr 29, 2017, at 03:32 am

Chandigarh, Apr 28 (IBNS): Sunrises Hyderabad posted 207 runs for the loss of three wickets against Kings XI Punjab in an IPL match here on Friday.