Hope you change your mind: Adar Poonawalla tells Novak Djokovic on latter's vaccination stance
Feb 18, 2022, at 06:24 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla on Thursday said he hoped tennis superstar Novak Djokovic would change his stance on Covid-19 vaccination.
Legendary Bengali footballer Surajit Sengupta dies of COVID-19
Feb 17, 2022, at 10:12 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Legendary Bengali footballer Surajit Sengupta died of COVID-19 on Thursday.
India's Under-19 World Cup winning captain Yash Dhull slams century in Ranji debut
Feb 17, 2022, at 09:41 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: India's Under-19 World Cup winning captain Yash Dhull on Thursday slammed a century on his debut match in the Ranji Trophy against Tamil Nadu in Baraspara here.
Kashmir: Doda to host Snow Skiing under Sansad Khel Spardha
Feb 17, 2022, at 07:24 pm
Bhaderwah/IBNS: District Administration of Doda will be hosting a Snow Skiing event at picturesque Jai Valley among other sports activities under Sansad Khel Spardha- a national initiative to identify the local talent in different sports and encourage players to find a place at national and next levels.
Winter Carnival Kashmir: Snow games, trekking expeditions continues in Kulgam
Feb 17, 2022, at 07:17 pm
Kulgam/IBNS: On day two of the winter carnival at Aharbal, trekking expeditions were carried out by groups on various hiking routes.
Rohit Sharma is a class player: Suryakumar Yadav
Feb 17, 2022, at 05:46 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav heaped praises on his skipper Rohit Sharma, calling him a "class player" after the hosts defeated West Indies in the first T20I by six wickets on Wednesday.
Rohit Sharma, Ravi Bishnoi shine as India defeat West Indies by 6 wickets in first T20I
Feb 17, 2022, at 05:13 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and debutant spin bowler Ravi Bishnoi excelled at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, where India outclassed West Indies by six wickets in the first T20I match.
First T20I: India win toss, elect to bowl first
Feb 17, 2022, at 12:18 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl first in the first T20I against West Indies at the iconic Eden Gardens here on Wednesday.
KKR appoints Shreyas Iyer as skipper for next season
Feb 16, 2022, at 10:34 pm
Kolkata: IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday announced it has appointed Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer as captain for the upcoming season.
Shamsi and Hazlewood move up the MRF Tyres ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings
Feb 16, 2022, at 09:06 pm
Dubai: Australian quick Josh Hazlewood returned his best-ever T20I figures in the series opener against Sri Lanka, taking 4-12 in a spell, before capping another haul of 3-22 last week, with a match-sealing Super Over that went for just five runs.
When two legends meet: Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid in single frame at Eden Gardens
Feb 16, 2022, at 08:30 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: From making debut together at Lord's to throwing Sri Lanka out of the 1999 World Cup through a mammoth partnership, Indian cricket board (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly and Team India head coach Rahul Dravid came a long way down in their respective careers.
India to take on West Indies in first T20I in Kolkata today
Feb 16, 2022, at 05:58 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: After whitewashing the Caribbeans in the One Day Internationals (ODIs), Rohit Sharma's India will kick off their T20I journey against West Indies at the Eden Gardens here on Wednesday.
'Media needs to keep quiet for a while': Rohit Sharma backing Virat Kohli
Feb 16, 2022, at 04:16 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday stood beside his immediate predecessor Virat Kohli, who is going through a rough patch in international cricket.
Sri Lanka tour of India schedule revised
Feb 16, 2022, at 02:49 am
Mumbai/UNI: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday informed a change in schedule for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour of India.
Sri Lanka tour of India rescheduled: BCCI
Feb 15, 2022, at 11:37 pm
Mumabi: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a change in schedule for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour of India.
IPL auction is over, time to focus on colour 'blue': Rohit Sharma
Feb 15, 2022, at 11:26 pm
Kolkata/UNI: India white-ball skipper Rohit Sharma on Tuesday said that the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction is over and the focus of players, who are in squad for the T20I series against West Indies, should be on the colour 'blue'.
Will sacrifice trophies if told to get jab: Novak Djokovic
Feb 15, 2022, at 11:15 pm
London: Serbian Tennis star Novak Djokovic has finally broken his silence on the vaccine row and said he would rather miss out on future tennis trophies than be forced to get a Covid vaccine.
Rishabh Pant named India's vice captain in T20I series against West Indies
Feb 15, 2022, at 05:16 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant has been named as Team India skipper Rohit Sharma's deputy in the T20I series against West Indies as regular vice captain KL Rahul is not missing the competition due to injury.
Washington Sundar ruled out of upcoming T20I series after injury
Feb 15, 2022, at 05:36 am
Mumbai/IBNS: All-rounder Washington Sundar, who suffered a left hamstring muscle strain during fielding in the third ODI against the West Indies played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday, has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match Paytm T20I Series to be played in Kolkata from Feb 16.
Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate in the second T20I against Australia
Feb 14, 2022, at 09:34 pm
Dubai: Sri Lanka have been fined 20 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against Australia in the second T20I held in Sydney.
Feb 14, 2022, at 09:24 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: Sports presenter Charu Sharma has already been lauded from all corners for managing the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction here after original auctioneer Hugh Edmeades collapsed due to Postural Hypotension on Saturday.
IPL: Franchises splurge Rs 551.7 cr over 2 days during auction
Feb 14, 2022, at 06:00 am
Bengaluru/UNI: The 2022 IPL mega auction concluded on Sunday, with 10 franchises spending lavishly Rs 551.7 crore on 204 players over two days.
Singaporean cricketer Tim David is one of the best finishers in world: Ambani
Feb 14, 2022, at 05:15 am
Bengaluru/UNI: Akash Ambani, owner of Mumbai Indians, on Sunday termed Singaporean cricketer Tim David as "one of the best finishers in the world" after the franchise acquired him for Rs 8.25 crore at the 2022 IPL Auction.
IPL auctioneer Hugh Edmeades returns
Feb 14, 2022, at 03:18 am
Bengaluru/UNI: IPL auctioneer Hugh Edmeades has returned for the final set of bidding here on Sunday.
Mumbai Indians picks up Sachin's son Arjun Tendulkar for Rs. 30 lakh during IPL auction
Feb 14, 2022, at 02:28 am
Mumbai: IPL team Mumbai Indians picked up Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun Tendulkar for Rs 30 lakh during the ongoing auction for Indian Premier League 2022.
Shahid Afridi withdraws from PSL midway due to injury
Feb 13, 2022, at 11:09 pm
Lahore: Quetta Gladiators received a jolt when cricketer Shahid Afridi announced his withdrawal from the remainder of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022 due to injury.
IPL: Delhi Capitals bolster squad with exciting Indian players
Feb 13, 2022, at 10:46 pm
Bengaluru/UNI: Delhi Capitals acquired exciting Indian players in the first session of Day 2 of the IPL 2022 Mega Auction here in Bengaluru.
JK sportsman Arif Khan to take part in Men's Giant Slalom event of Beijing Winter Olympics
Feb 13, 2022, at 10:29 pm
Kashmiri skier Arif Khan, who will create history on Sunday when he takes part in the men's giant slalom event of the Beijing Winter Olympics, says he knew 10 years ago that he would one day represent the country in the global showpiece.
Punjab Kings picks up India Under-19 WC champ Raj Angad Bawa for Rs. 2 crore
Feb 13, 2022, at 09:50 pm
Bengaluru: India U-19 World Cup winning captain Yash Dhull on Sunday made an entrance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after being bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 50 lakh.
Preity Zinta lauds Mumbai Indians' for being 'Covid compliant' during IPL auction
Feb 13, 2022, at 06:13 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor and Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta on Saturday lauded the Mumbai Indians (MI) contingent for adhering to the COVID-19 protocols on the first day of the Indian Premier League 2022 mega auction in Bengaluru on Saturday.