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Bangladesh Cricket Board names Russell Domingo as head coach

Aug 17, 2019, at 02:54 pm

Dhaka, Aug 17 (IBNS): The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Saturday named Russell Domingo as the head coach of the national side.

Ravi Shastri appointed as Indian men's team coach

Aug 16, 2019, at 06:49 pm

Mumbai, Aug 16 (IBNS): The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Friday named Ravi Shastri as the head coach of the men's cricket team.

CAC to pick India's head coach today

Aug 16, 2019, at 01:57 pm

Mumbai, Aug 16 (IBNS): The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) will pick the head coach of Indian cricket team on Friday.

St Lucia Zouks will replace St Lucia Stars for CPL

Aug 16, 2019, at 09:59 am

Gros Islet, St Lucia, Aug 16 (IBNS): The St Lucia Zouks will replace the St Lucia Stars for the 2019 CPL season following the recent termination of the participation agreement with the company operating the Stars franchise. 

Independence Day: Virat Kohli urges all to work together towards India's progress

Aug 15, 2019, at 01:49 pm

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IBNS): Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has urged all Indians to work together towards the country's progress on the occasion of India's 73rd Independence Day on Thursday.

Virat Kohli smashes 43rd century of his career as India beat West Indies by six wickets to clinch series

Aug 15, 2019, at 11:56 am

Trinidad, Aug 15 (UNI) Captain Virat Kohli's 43rd ODI century (114* off 99 ) helped India beat Windies by 6 wickets in the rain-affected third and final match of the three-match series and clinch the ODI series 2-0 here at the Queen’s Park Oval.

AF Station Barrackpore conducts mini marathon for Independence Day

Aug 14, 2019, at 01:44 pm

Kolkata, Aug 14 (IBNS):  As part of Independence Day celebrations 2019, AF Stn Barrackpore conducted a mini marathon under the theme ‘Know Your Forces’ on Tuesday.

Women T20 cricket included in CWG 2022

Aug 13, 2019, at 04:34 pm

Dubai, Aug 13 (IBNS): Women’s T20 cricket will be included in the 2022 edition of the Commonwealth Games.

India beat West Indies by 59 runs in rain-hit match, Virat Kohli shines with bat

Aug 12, 2019, at 10:21 am

Port of Spain, Aug 12 (UNI) Indian skipper Virat Kohli's brilliant century 120 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar 4 wicket spell helped India win against West Indies by 59 runs (D/L method) in the three-match series taking a 1-0 lead here on Sunday.   

Virat Kohli surpasses Sourav Ganguly to become second highest ODI run-getter in India

Aug 11, 2019, at 11:06 pm

Port of Spain, Aug 11 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli smashed the 42nd hundred of his career in the ongoing second ODI match of the series against West Indies.

Joysurjo Dey completes fine win at Milky Moo West Bengal Open

Aug 11, 2019, at 10:28 pm

Kolkta, Aug 11 (IBNS): Local lad Joysurjo Dey gave no look to the rest of the field as he completed a fine nine stroke win at the Milky Moo West Bengal Open here on Sunday. 

Chowbaga High School emerge winner at Kolkata School Football League

Aug 10, 2019, at 10:34 pm

Kolkata, Aug 10 (IBNS): After spanning over a period of two weeks, Sunfeast Kolkata School Football League concluded its second season on Saturday with Chowbaga High School emerging the winner at the Grand Finale.

Suresh Raina undergoes knee surgery, to miss domestic season

Aug 10, 2019, at 05:22 pm

New Delhi, Aug 10 (UNI) Indian cricketer Suresh Raina underwent a knee surgery in Amsterdam after facing discomfort and will require 4-6 weeks of rehab for recovery.  

West Indies announce squad for Test series against India

Aug 10, 2019, at 03:27 pm

Antigua, Aug 10 (IBNS):  Rahkeem Cornwall could make his long-awaited Test debut as West Indies selectors have added him in the squad for the first Test match to be played against India in the upcoming days.

India to take part in World Dragon Boat Racing Championship

Aug 10, 2019, at 01:43 pm

Kolkata, Aug 10 (IBNS): India will take part in the 14th World Dragon Boat Racing Championship to be held at Pattaya- Rayomg in Thaliand  during Aug 20-25 next.

ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019 schedule announced

Aug 08, 2019, at 06:41 pm

Dubai, Aug 8 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019.

Disappointed and hurt: Mickey Arthur reacts to Pakistan axing

Aug 07, 2019, at 09:53 pm

Islamabad, Aug 7 (UNI) Mickey Arthur has spoken out for the first time since the Pakistan Cricket Board confirmed that they will not renew his contract as Pakistan head coach.

Pakistani cricketer Umar Akmal claims he was approached by former Test cricketer for fixing during Global T20 Canada

Aug 07, 2019, at 05:26 pm

Islamabad, Aug 7 (IBNS): Pakistani cricketer Umar Akmal has claimed that he was approached by an ex-Test cricketer to fix matches during the ongoing Global T20 League in Canada, media reports said.

PCB not to renew contracts of head coach Mickey Arthur, bowling coach Azhar Mahmood, batting coach Grant Flower

Aug 07, 2019, at 04:08 pm

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday announced it will be immediately undertaking a robust recruitment process after it decided not to renew the contracts of head coach Mickey Arthur, bowling coach Azhar Mahmood, batting coach Grant Flower and trainer Grant Luden.

God help Indian cricket: Sourav Ganguly vocal against conflict of interest notice to Rahul Dravid

Aug 07, 2019, at 03:36 pm

Kolkata, Aug 7 (IBNS): Taking on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), ex-Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly slammed the conflict of interest notice served to his former colleague Rahul Dravid.

Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli express grief over Sushma Swaraj's demise

Aug 07, 2019, at 01:26 pm

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IBNS): Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli have condoled the sudden demise of former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj who passed away on Tuesday night.

India beat West Indies by seven wickets to clinch series 3-0

Aug 07, 2019, at 09:33 am

Providence, Aug 7 (IBNS): India beat West Indies seven wickets in the third T20 match of the tournament to clinch the series 3-0 here on Wednesday.

Steve Smith, Lyon move up in Test Rankings

Aug 06, 2019, at 05:54 pm

London, Aug 6 (IBNS): Australia’s Steve Smith has gained one place to reach the third position among batsmen while spinner Nathan Lyon and fast bowler Pat Cummins are among the others to gain in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after the Edgbaston Test.

Pakistan Occupied Kashmir issue will be sorted out soon: Gautam Gambhir tweets after Shahid Afridi's post

Aug 06, 2019, at 04:22 pm

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday attacked former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi over his remark on Kashmir issue and said the unprovoked aggression and crimes against humanity happening in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) will be sorted out soon.

India's Samrat Sen clinches gold in Asian Kettlebell Championship 2019

Aug 06, 2019, at 04:18 pm

Kolkata/Taipei, Aug 6 (IBNS): Kolkata-based sportsperson Samrat Sen clinched the gold medal under 95kg category with double 24kg Kettlebell Biathlon in the Asian Kettlebell Championship 2019 in Taipei.

James Anderson will miss second Test due to injury

Aug 06, 2019, at 04:11 pm

London, Aug 6 (IBNS): British pacer Jimmy Anderson will miss the second Test due to uinjury.

Kieron Pollard fined 20% of match fee by ICC in second T20I against India

Aug 06, 2019, at 12:26 pm

Dubai, Aug 6 (IBNS): Windies all-rounder Kieron Pollard fined 20% of match fee by the International Cricket Council (ICC) in the second T20I match against India.

Why was United Nations created: Shahid Afridi tweets on Kashmir development

Aug 06, 2019, at 09:48 am

Islamabad, Aug 6 (IBNS): As the Indian government  passed a resolution in the Rajya Sabha to abolish the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, former Pakistani skipper and iconic international cricketer Shahid Afridi questioned the silence of the United Nations on the issue.

Ambuja Cement strengthens Jaipur Pink Panthers as Team Title Sponsor at Pro Kabaddi League 2019

Aug 05, 2019, at 06:09 pm

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IBNS): Ambuja Cements Ltd., a part of the global conglomerate LafargeHolcim and one of the leading cement manufacturing companies in India, has announced its association with Jaipur Pink Panthers as the Title Sponsor of the team at the Pro Kabaddi League 2019.

MS Dhoni plays volleyball with his Army colleagues in Jammu and Kashmir, video goes viral

Aug 05, 2019, at 09:55 am

Srinagar, Aug 5 (IBNS): A video has gone viral on the internet where former Indian skipper MS Dhoni, who is currently serving the Territorial Army, could be seen playing volleyball with his colleagues in Jammu and Kashmir.