Tokyo 2020 cancels student performance at Olympic flame handover ceremony

Mar 06, 2020, at 07:19 pm

Tokyo/Xinhua: Organizers of the Tokyo Olympic Games have canceled the performance of about 140 Japanese students at the Olympic flame handover ceremony in Athens, Greece, on March 19.

Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League A postponed due to Coronavirus outbreak

Mar 06, 2020, at 09:27 am

Dubai/IBNS: the International Cricket Council today announced that the second series of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League A set to begin on 16 March in Malaysia has been postponed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Ronaldinho arrested for alleged passport fraud in Paraguay

Mar 05, 2020, at 07:24 pm

Asuncion/Xinhua: Brazilian football great Ronaldinho and his brother Roberto Assis were arrested in the Paraguayan capital Asuncion for allegedly entering the country with false passports.

Women's T20 World Cup: Australia beat South Africa to meet India in final

Mar 05, 2020, at 06:29 pm

Sydney/UNI: Defending champions Australia reached the finals of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup after beating South Africa by five runs via D/L method in the second semifinal, here on Thursday.

Women's T20 World Cup: India enter into maiden final after semi-final against England called off due to rain

Mar 05, 2020, at 11:18 am

Sydney/IBNS: Indian entered into their maiden Women's T20 World Cup final after their semi-final match against England was called off due to rain on Thursday.

Boxing: Sakshi advances to quarters of Asian Olympic Qualifiers

Mar 04, 2020, at 08:30 pm

Amman/Jordan/UNI:Former world youth champion Sakshi Choudhary (57kg) outclassed fourth seed and Asian silver medallist Nilawan Techasuep of Thailand 4-1 to enter the quarter-finals of the Asian Olympic Qualifiers for boxing, here on Wednesday.

BCCI's CAC names Sunil Joshi, Harvinder Singh as India selectors

Mar 04, 2020, at 07:57 pm

Mumbai/UNI: The BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) members led by Madan Lal on Wednesday named former India spinner Sunil Joshi as the chairman of the national selection panel.

Former Indian spinner  Sunil Joshi appointed chairman of selectors 

Mar 04, 2020, at 05:18 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Ahead of the crucial cricket season ahead, which will witness India participating in the World T20, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced that the 3-member Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) recommended the names of former cricketers Sunil Joshi and Harvinder Singh for roles in All-India Senior Selection Committee, media reports said.

Kenya international rugby star collapses and dies

Mar 04, 2020, at 04:01 pm

Nairobi/Xinhua/UNI: The Kenya rugby fraternity was thrown into mourning on Wednesday following the sudden death of international Tony Onyango.

Shafali Verma, Ecclestone clinch top spots in T20I Rankings

Mar 04, 2020, at 02:10 pm

Dubai/UNI: Indian opener Shafali Verma and England spinner Sophie Ecclestone go into the semifinals of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 as the top ranked batswoman and bowler according to latest MRF Tyres ICC Women’s T20I Player Ranking.

Fully committed to success of Tokyo Olympic Games 2020: IOC president amid Coronavirus outbreak

Mar 04, 2020, at 01:59 pm

Geneva/Xinhua/UNI: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said on Tuesday that IOC is fully committed to the success of the Tokyo Olympic Games, and encourage all athletes to continue preparing for the Games.

Tokyo 2020 could be postponed amid COVID-19, says Japan's Olympic Minister

Mar 03, 2020, at 07:48 pm

Tokyo/Xinhua: Japan's Olympic Minister Seiko Hashimoto said in the country's parliament on Tuesday that the 2020 Games could be postponed under their agreement with the IOC.

ICC Test rankings: India retain top spot, skipper Virat Kohli remains on No 2

Mar 03, 2020, at 05:22 pm

Dubai/UNI: India on Tuesday maintained their number one position and captain Virat Kohli managed to retain his 2nd spot in the ICC rankings despite the horror run with the bat in the recently-concluded Test series against New Zealand.

New tickets release for ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final at MCG

Mar 03, 2020, at 04:06 pm

Dubai/IBNS: New tickets for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final at the MCG were officially released for sale on Tuesday.

Katy Perry to perform for bushfire-affected communities in Victoria

Mar 03, 2020, at 04:03 pm

Dubai/IBNS: Just days after her performance at the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, international superstar Katy Perry will play a free concert in regional Victoria for firefighters and their families.

Williamson pleased after all-round show against 'world-class' India

Mar 02, 2020, at 08:24 pm

Christchurch/UNI: New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was immensely satisfiedwith his team's 2-0 win in the Test series against World No.1 India, and attributed the success to the vital batting contributions as much as his bowlers' execution.

Du Plessis, Dussen back in Proteas squad for ODIs against India

Mar 02, 2020, at 08:00 pm

Johannesburg/UNI: Batsmen Faf du Plessis and Rassie van der Dussen on Monday were recalled to the South Africa ODI squad for the three-match series in India, beginning on March 12.

Coronavirus scare: Azlan Shah Cup hockey tourney postponed

Mar 02, 2020, at 05:09 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament on Monday was pushed from April to September due to outbreak of deadly Coronavirus across the world.

Real Madrid go top after Clasico win, Sevilla move up to third

Mar 02, 2020, at 02:30 pm

Madrid/Xinhua/UNI: Second half goals from Vinicius Jr and Marcelo Diaz gave Real Madrid a deserved 2-0 win at home to FC Barcelona on Sunday night and took Zinedine Zidane's side back to the top of the Liga Santander.

New Zealand beat India by seven wickets, clinch series 2-0

Mar 02, 2020, at 08:29 am

Christchurch/IBNS: India received a massive jolt in the New Zealand tour as the homeside defeated the visitors by seven wickets in the second Test match to complete a 2-0 clean sweep of the series here on Monday.

Novak Djokovic wins fifth title at Dubai Open

Mar 01, 2020, at 09:42 pm

Dubai/UNI: World Number 1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia defeatd Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece 6-3, 6-4 to claim his fifth Dubai Tennis Championship title 2020 on Sunday.

Test: India struggle at 90/6 against Kiwis on Day 2 despite heroic performance by bowlers 

Mar 01, 2020, at 04:16 pm

Christchurch/UNI: India were reduced to 90 for six in their second innings after dismissing New Zealand for 235 on day two of the second Test match at the Hagley Oval here on Sunday.

Mbappe hits twice as PSG thrash Dijon 4-0

Mar 01, 2020, at 12:42 pm

Paris/Xinhua: Kylian Mbappe scored a brace and set up another goal for Mauro Icardi as run-away French Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain cruised past relegation-threatened Dijon 4-0 on Saturday.

Maradona's Gimnasia keep alive survival hopes

Mar 01, 2020, at 12:28 pm

Buenos Aires/Xinhua: Diego Maradona's Gimnasia y Esgrima kept alive their hopes of remaining in Argentina's top division next season with a 1-0 home victory over Atletico Tucuman on Saturday.

Cologne stun Schalke 3-0 in Bundesliga

Mar 01, 2020, at 12:17 pm

Berlin/Xinhua: Cologne reaped their second straight win and moved into the top 10 after beating struggling Schalke 3-0 at the 24th round in Bundesliga on Saturday.

Michael Vaughan posts tough comment for Indian team over their performance in NZ so far

Feb 29, 2020, at 06:19 pm

London/IBNS: In a tough comment, former England skipper Michael Vaughan slammed the Indian cricket team for their performance in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand and said Virat Kohli and his men cannot be regarded as a great team till they start winning in places like England and New Zealand.

Novak Djokovic overcomes Monfils scare to reach Dubai Open final

Feb 29, 2020, at 05:49 pm

Dubai/UNI: World no 1 Novak Djokovic reached the final of the Dubai open after defeating Frenchman Gael Monfils in semifinal clash here.

2nd Test: New Zealand dominate first day

Feb 29, 2020, at 03:40 pm

Christchurch/UNI: New Zealand were 63/0 at stumps in response to India's first innings total of 242 on the first day of the second Test match at the Hagley Oval, here on Saturday.

Second Test: After bowling out India for 242, NZ score 63/0 at stumps on day 1

Feb 29, 2020, at 12:58 pm

Christchurch/IBNS: After bowling out India for 242, New Zealand scored 63/0 in the first innings at stumps on day one of the second Test match here on Saturday.

Women's World Cup: India beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets

Feb 29, 2020, at 12:52 pm

Melbourne/IBNS: India defeated Sri Lanka comprehensively by seven wickets in a group match of Women's World Cup here on Saturday.